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Wages continue to rise for small businesses amid job growth slowdown
Hourly earnings growth, which included data from the last three months, is the strongest since 2017, Paychex said.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 11, 2019 -
Young workers more likely to moonlight as living expenses outpace wages
Renting out space to roommates is another choice for many, according to a survey by Randstad US and Apartment Guide.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 11, 2019 -
Facebook wants minorities in STEM to be 50% of its workforce by 2024
The tech giant detailed its D&I efforts in its 2019 Diversity Report, which include a mentorship program for military veterans and partnerships with HBCUs.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 11, 2019 -
In a tight talent market, even uniforms are changing
A casual dress code informed by what employees say they need can be a boon for employers.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 11, 2019 -
BLS: Teens make up small percentage of workers in high-growth industries
Although unemployment rates dropped to a 50-year low, the rate of teen unemployment has remained steady at about 13%.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • July 11, 2019 -
California rolls out state retirement savings program
A lack of long-term financial planning is a problem that's on employees' minds, and they are looking to their employers to help them solve it.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 10, 2019 -
Deep DiveAs the workforce ages, phased retirement grows
The classic retirement scenario used to involve the employee counting down to age 65. For many, that future now looks very different.
By Pamela DeLoatch • July 10, 2019 -
Job board connects EBT recipients with jobs, employers with tax credits
A tight talent market has put pressure on recruiters to fill openings quickly and expand candidate pools.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 09, 2019 -
California outlaws hair discrimination in the workplace
The law makes California the first state to include hair texture and specific hairstyles within legal definitions of racial discrimination.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 09, 2019 -
New analytics platform looks at impact of digital skills on pay
Data analytics is playing a bigger role in the day-to-day business of HR, and pay is one area that could benefit from the emerging science.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 09, 2019 -
Skilled independent workers generated $135B in revenue in 2018
One in five independent workers surveyed in a report by Fiverr worked in creative services.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 08, 2019 -
Estée Lauder tops Forbes' list of best companies for women
But Forbes noted that while women are 56% of college students and hold 48% of entry-level jobs, they still account for only 23% of the C-suite.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 08, 2019 -
US gains 224,000 jobs in June
June's job gains rebounded from May's low numbers and tamped down some experts' concerns about the economy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 08, 2019 -
How one staffing cooperative hopes to change sourcing
One worker-owner with The Staffing Cooperative said he believes "[workplace] innovation is not just technological innovation, but social innovation."
By Morgan Fecto • July 08, 2019 -
One-third of employers say 'expanding benefit options' is the biggest healthcare priority
Employers see a need for more choices, but 54% of those surveyed by Willis Towers Watson don't have a way to hear workers out about their current wants.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 08, 2019 -
Only 2% of organizations say their performance management is exceptional
The standard design and execution of performance management systems has changed little over the past six years, according to a Mercer report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 03, 2019 -
Workers expected to stretch July 4 holiday into 4-day weekend
Of those who told Office Pulse that they plan to show up on July 5, more than 1 in 4 said they would be hungover or extra tired that day.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 03, 2019 -
More men than women hold degrees in, work in STEM across the US
Washington, D.C., had the narrowest gap between men and women with a STEM degree, with only a 6.8% difference.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 03, 2019 -
Survey: Tech candidates turn away from murky job opportunities
Other top concerns included lack of follow up and work cultures that do not align with the job seeker's values, HackerRank said.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • July 02, 2019 -
Survey: Only 22% of Americans say colleges prepare workers for future jobs
A new report from Gallup and Northeastern University finds many U.S. workers would first look to their employers to reskill before turning to colleges.
By James Paterson • July 02, 2019 -
Lack of career path knowledge, relationships bar women from leadership
Like many other studies on the barriers to advancement for women, this report showed that women have made progress, but not as quickly as anticipated.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 02, 2019 -
Online sourcing practices may contribute to elitism in the labor market
Job boards have revolutionized recruiting, but researchers argue the volume of applicants from sites such as Monster leaves some workers behind.
By Rosie Bradbury • July 02, 2019 -
Study: Workers with 'high agility' and resilience less susceptible to burnout
Resilient, agile workers perform better and engage more with their organizations, but can be challenging hires to come by, according to meQuilibrium's findings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 02, 2019 -
At least 20% of seniors are employed in 25 US cities
The senior workforce in Durham, North Carolina, has experienced 109% growth since 2009. Austin, Texas, had a similar increase, Provision Living found.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • July 01, 2019 -
Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts
As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 01, 2019
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