Talent: Page 22


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    Nearly half of HR professionals are new to their role, report shows

    C-suite executives said they see HR as the owner of leadership development and cited a “lack of HR support” as a top reason for ineffective management.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2024
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    AI at work

    AI monitoring for productivity can backfire, Cornell researchers find

    Employers are more likely to gain buy-in if AI is there to assist, not judge.

    By July 9, 2024
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    Top trends in employee development

    The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Despite added jobs, hotel employment lags pre-pandemic levels

    Hotel employment lags pre-pandemic levels “despite near-record high wages and expanding workplace benefits and flexibility,” one executive said.

    By Noelle Mateer • July 9, 2024
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    US employers and workers say they face a major skills development disconnect

    Although employees want to learn and employers know it’s useful, there’s still a gap in L&D uptake, a survey says.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 9, 2024
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    Applicants hate when job ads lack a salary range or potential for remote work, survey shows

    As the “big stay” continues, employers must level up their hiring strategies to attract top talent, Robert Half says.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 9, 2024
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    HR leaders have a responsibility to be trauma-informed, McLean says

    Educating stakeholders on trauma awareness allows for a “continuation of learning,” McLean & Co.’s director of HR research said.

    By Laurel Kalser • July 8, 2024
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    Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover

    Although retention continues to improve overall, employee experience and productivity may still need help.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 3, 2024
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    Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates

    Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 3, 2024
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    The managers aren’t all right: Why those in the middle have the lowest well-being ratings

    Sandwiched between the needs of direct reports and the demands from senior leaders, managers say they feel squeezed and stressed.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 2, 2024
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    Monster, CareerBuilder to combine

    Assuming the agreement receives regulatory approval, the combination should occur in the third quarter of the year, the companies said.

    By July 2, 2024
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    NLRB files for injunction against Lucid

    The agency claims the EV maker unlawfully discharged two employees during a UAW campaign.

    By Haley Cawthon • July 2, 2024
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    Compass Coffee responds to union drive with mass hiring

    The union plans to challenge the voter eligibility of scores of workers the Washington, D.C.-based chain added to its roster ahead of a scheduled mid-July election.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 1, 2024
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    AI at work

    Employers favor AI talent with master’s degrees, job posts indicate

    Three-quarters of employers seek AI-savvy candidates with graduate-level credentials, according to a review of job listings by National University.

    By Roberto Torres • July 1, 2024
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    Part-time positions increase, while full-time roles remain flat, Indeed data shows

    Employers may be offering more flexible options or requiring fewer full-time roles due to a cooling labor market.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 1, 2024
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    The appreciation playbook: Reassessing employee needs, level by level

    Continuously updating and tailoring offerings to fit a unique workforce is crucial to keeping benefits effective, relevant and useful for employees.

    July 1, 2024
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    Why employees resist welcoming trans co-workers

    Ben Greene spoke to a SHRM audience about the barriers to trans inclusion in the workplace.

    By June 27, 2024
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    Leaders face pressure to bring value to workers, survey finds

    “Human sustainability” may benefit both employees and businesses, according to a Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 27, 2024
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    Questions not to ask during an interview — and what to ask instead

    Employers often fail to train hiring managers on interviewing, despite its importance, one expert said.

    By June 26, 2024
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    DEI faces ‘delicate and uncomfortable environment,’ SHRM panelists say

    Backlash bolstered by the U.S. Supreme Court's college admissions decision is seemingly in tension with diversity’s business case and the country’s shifting dynamics, speakers observed.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 26, 2024
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    The ultimate team players: Why one company makes room for Olympic rowers

    There’s a war for talent, according to Broadridge Financial Solutions’ president; “We have to show that we can meet our associates where their situations are.”

    By Jen A. Miller • June 26, 2024
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    Title VII turns 60

    Why the Supreme Court’s ruling in Bostock was just the beginning for LGBTQ+ workplace rights

    The decision and its effects show how Title VII — a law that touches the lives of all workers — continues to grow and change.

    By Jen A. Miller • June 26, 2024
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    Cyber, AI and data dominate upskilling priorities, study finds

    The three categories align with the positions businesses are having the greatest difficulty filling, according to the report.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 25, 2024
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    Where talent acquisition processes fail — and how to fix them

    The hiring process at many companies is based in “a very traditional HR way of thinking,” SHRM speaker Tim Sackett said.

    By June 24, 2024
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    Target to roll out generative AI chatbot for store employees

    The new tool, dubbed Store Companion, is designed to answer on-the-job process questions and support store operations.

    By Nate Delesline III • June 24, 2024
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    Don’t request feedback only to ignore it, report reminds employers

    While many employers now understand the importance of listening to workers, McLean & Co. said, employees still say they don’t feel heard.

    By June 24, 2024