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Older workers make up more of the workforce, EBRI says
Employers need to understand the changing demographic characteristics of the older workforce to better design employee benefit plans, an EBRI director said.
By Caroline Colvin • June 5, 2024 -
ACLU asks FTC to probe Aon AI employment assessment tools for bias
The organization also wants the agency to block the company from making allegedly deceptive claims in its marketing and to pause the sale of the tests.
By Robert Freedman • June 5, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Phynart Studio via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Lack of LGBTQ+ support turns talent away, Indeed says
Almost one-third of LGBTQ+ workers — and 50% of trans workers — have refused to apply to a job due to a perceived lack of support.
By Caroline Colvin • June 5, 2024 -
When the grass isn’t greener: Employees say they’re staying put for now
Pay, stability and benefits are top drivers of both talent attraction and retention, according to WTW research.
By Carolyn Crist • June 5, 2024 -
Work-based youth learning programs can augment talent development strategies, report says
Employers say they struggle to fund internships and design appropriate workloads, however.
By Carolyn Crist • June 4, 2024 -
LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says
Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries.
By Kathryn Moody • June 4, 2024 -
3 questions job applicants say they want to be asked
In general, candidates favor questions with positive framing and that focus on skills, according to Yoh survey results.
By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2024 -
Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2024 -
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The value of appreciating your people
With burnout becoming more common at work, how can you improve workplace well-being?
June 3, 2024 -
In a dynamic market, CHROs are guiding the C-suite
Internal mobility has become a priority at most organizations as companies focus on retention, according to an iCIMS report.
By Carolyn Crist • May 31, 2024 -
UN agency launches ESG metrics to measure workplace reproductive healthcare access
The UNFPA unveiled a slate of ESG indicators organizations can use to measure their performance across various sexual and reproductive issues being faced by their employees.
By Zoya Mirza • May 31, 2024 -
Despite driving out talent, companies continue RTO mandates
Per a Resume Builder survey, 70% of companies will increase or maintain in-person office days.
By Caroline Colvin • May 30, 2024 -
More than 40% of LGBTQ+ workers say they’ve faced prejudice at work
Leaders can create an inclusive environment by empowering employee-driven groups, developing a culture of respect and fostering authentic allyship.
By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2024 -
Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say
Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.
By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2024 -
Kroger e-commerce center workers vote to join Teamsters
Drivers at a facility in Michigan are set to become the grocer's first fulfillment center employees to unionize.
By Sam Silverstein • May 29, 2024 -
Managers receive little feedback on their performance: Gallup
The firm also found managers’ lowest-rated behavior is the “coaching habit,” which it calls “among the best predictors of employee engagement Gallup has ever studied.”
By Emilie Shumway • May 28, 2024 -
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Welcome to United Franchise Group. A dream coach will now assist you.
The new HR position is responsible for helping tap into employees’ hopes and dreams — inside and outside of work.
By Ginger Christ • May 28, 2024 -
Why is the gender pay gap widening in STEM?
While the reasons for the gap remain stubborn problems, Adzuna hypothesizes that this specific issue is a result of the pandemic.
By Jen A. Miller • May 28, 2024 -
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Retaining talent is more than a cost-saving measure, it’s also a strategy for building a competitive advantage.
By Sandy Edwards, Head of Mid-Market Product, Intuit QuickBooks • May 28, 2024 -
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Building diverse teams: How to overcome the 3 most common barriers
Find out how to overcome three critical challenges executives face in pursuit of building more diverse teams.
May 28, 2024 -
Less than a third of job postings require years of experience, Indeed says
The decline has occurred across sectors, particularly high-wage jobs and those with high education requirements.
By Carolyn Crist • May 24, 2024 -
Ex-Citi employee was fired for refusing to fudge data to OCC, she says
Kathleen Martin said the pressure came from Anand Selva “almost as soon as he got promoted” to chief operating officer last year. The bank denies the allegations.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 24, 2024 -
How to get employees ahead of the AI learning curve
Leaders need to ensure they’re offering opportunities for employees to experiment with AI before the technology goes “prime time,” one CFO said.
By Grace Noto • May 24, 2024 -
‘Robot-phobia’ could worsen labor shortages in hospitality
Workers who fear being replaced by a robot are more likely to report stress and thoughts of quitting.
By Carolyn Crist • May 23, 2024 -
Employees are staying put — but how long will that last?
Employers can put themselves in a stronger position to retain people when the next “inevitable” talent reshuffling occurs, LinkedIn’s COO said.
By Laurel Kalser • May 23, 2024