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75% of workers in big cities would move somewhere less expensive if they could
More than half of the 3,000 respondents to a new report from Citrix Systems said the cost of city living is "crippling."
By Riia O'Donnell • May 10, 2019 -
Pew: US adults split on consideration of race, ethnicity in hiring and promotions
Initially, diversity efforts were about increasing the number of underrepresented groups in the workplace, but now employers know inclusion is key, too.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019 -
Survey: 25% of women in tech say they're talked over in meetings
Employers may foster more equitable meetings by asking employees to actively listen to each other, a recent report suggests.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019 -
Survey: Employers struggle with leave, marijuana, ban-the-box laws
Respondents said federal agency enforcement remains a concern, too, despite deregulation at that level.
By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • May 10, 2019 -
Employers struggle to support employees with drug and mental health issues
In a recent survey, 30% of HR pros said prejudice against individuals with mental health conditions makes it difficult to provide accommodations.
By Jennifer Carsen • May 09, 2019 -
Deep DiveAre mobility programs the next big draw for top talent?
Employers are rethinking where employees can do their best work — be it in their home offices or a different country.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 09, 2019 -
The worst jobs may be the most rewarding for workers
Data-driven jobs were among the best for pay and growth, but low-paying, high-stress jobs often benefit society, a CareerCast report said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • May 09, 2019 -
Soft skills remain in top demand, especially at entry-level
These skills are so sought after that many employers are rethinking how and from where they recruit talent.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 09, 2019 -
IBM, L'Oréal USA, Verizon among top 10 employers of multicultural women
Working Mother magazine said it extended the list of winners this year from 25 to 50 because applications more than tripled.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 09, 2019 -
Gen Z, millennials bring different attitudes to the job hunt
Unlike millennials, nearly half of Gen Z candidates said their experience with a recruiter has the biggest impact on their decision to accept a job.
By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • May 08, 2019 -
College students eye jobs with purpose
The professions that make the least contributions to society, according to the survey respondents, are consultants, politicians and financial advisors.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 08, 2019 -
Report proposes common definition for successful STEM talent development
Besides the lack of talent in STEM generally, employers also have to address the lack of diverse representation in these careers for women and minorities.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 07, 2019 -
Facebook awards coding school $250K scholarship fund for underrepresented groups
"We know that while opportunity is unevenly distributed, talent is not," said Ironhack Co-founder Ariel Quinones in a statement.
By Morgan Fecto • May 07, 2019 -
Tier-one grads may not be the best buy, study suggests
Undervalued schools have students in their top 10% who outperform their counterparts from "tier-one" schools, the study said.
By Riia O'Donnell • May 07, 2019 -
Tesla debuts employee loans amid complaints of unpredictable schedules
Current and former Tesla employees told CNBC they welcome an additional benefit but see employee loans as a temporary solution.
By Jennifer Carsen • May 07, 2019 -
Amazon's HQ2 may bring Virginia 25K jobs in the next decade
It will also fund and introduce AP computer science classes to 27 schools in the state, the company said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 07, 2019 -
DHS releases 30K additional H-2B visas
The annual cap of 66,000 visas was reached in February, forecasting a shortage of seasonal workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 07, 2019 -
Small business owners upbeat about 2019 growth despite talent setbacks
Only slightly more respondents in a TD Bank survey said they plan to expand their workforce in 2019 compared to last year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 07, 2019 -
Union bill would undo Epic, codify Browning-Ferris
"The NLRA essentially is a car driving with a boot on it because it has to get to federal court each time it wants to enforce its remedies," said former NLRB chairman Mark Gaston Pearce at the bill's first hearing.
By Morgan Fecto • UPDATED: May 8, 2019 at 5:32 p.m. -
'Banner year' for M&A highlights importance of middle managers
Successful acquirers spent more time gathering the opinions of stakeholders regarding individual leaders, according to a report by The Conference Board.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 06, 2019 -
Unemployment dips to 3.6%, lowest in 50 years
The tightening of the talent market comes as many employers put employees at the center of their newest business initiatives.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 06, 2019 -
Study: Millennial workers contemplate suicide more than any other age group
Younger workers are five times more likely to seriously consider suicide than boomers, according to a report from Catapult Health.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 06, 2019 -
Hire by Google rolls out Namely integration
The collaboration is the latest in a larger HR tech partnership trend that has seen companies like Facebook and Slack move into the space.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 03, 2019 -
Smart, green building trends could help talent pros win over more workers
The combination of talented people and technological advances is creating more inclusive and sustainable environments, a Sodexo VP said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • May 03, 2019 -
Report: Every company 'needs to be a tech company'
Workplaces are increasingly adopting new technologies to make work more efficient, and employers will need to find the talent to match.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 02, 2019
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