Talent: Page 24


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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 June 5, 2024
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    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
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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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    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 June 5, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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 June 4, 2024
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    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 June 3, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 May 30, 2024
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 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 May 28, 2024
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    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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    Are you losing your top talent? Try these 5 proven retention strategies

    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    ‘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
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    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