Talent: Page 26


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    Many workers who quit their jobs during pandemic era now say they regret it

    Although wages and benefits still drive job satisfaction, workers voiced more work culture concerns than the year before, according to The Conference Board.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 9, 2024
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    Job security, work-life balance remain biggest challenges for women in revenue-generating roles

    Women reported fewer promotions and fewer salary increases amid a tightening economy and slashed budgets.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 8, 2024
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    Trendline

    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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    Unemployment rate for tech industry is under 3%

    Notably, 46% of active tech job openings in April didn’t specifically require candidates to have a four-year degree, according to CompTIA.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 8, 2024
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    It’s Youth Apprenticeship Week. What do apprenticeships look like right now?

    Apprenticeships are still outside the mainstream in the U.S. but have received heightened attention in recent years as a way to fill talent gaps.

    By May 7, 2024
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    Q&A // 5 minutes with

    5 minutes with Red Hat’s chief people officer

    Jennifer Dudeck doesn’t shy away from talking about her stage four cancer diagnosis at work; instead, she leans in to help others navigate their new realities.

    By May 7, 2024
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    Federal CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination reintroduced in Congress

    The Senate blocked the bill in 2019 and 2022. Here’s what CROWN Act 2024 sponsors seek to do with this proposed federal legislation.

    By May 7, 2024
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    Employees say they expect employers to invest in their well-being

    But as employee well-being rates stagnate, employers may need a new approach to boost productivity and retention, The Conference Board said.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 6, 2024
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    Opinion

    5 ways to think about AI’s role in change management

    AI adoption does not need to be done at a breakneck pace, but it does need a plan, writes Victoria Grady, associate professor of management at George Mason University.

    By Victoria Grady • May 6, 2024
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    No longer mere ‘infatuation’: Generative AI interest now shapes talent strategy, employers say

    Talent limitations are slowing down the ability to scale, leaders said, prompting organizational changes.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 3, 2024
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    Hiring tactics like ‘bait and switch’ and ‘love bombing’ drive skilled talent away, report finds

    A positive candidate experience is crucial to attracting and retaining employees, according to a Greenhouse report.

    By Laurel Kalser • May 2, 2024
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    White House AI hiring push draws ‘unprecedented’ interest

    Federal agencies plan to hire 500 more AI workers through 2025 as the Biden administration pursues in-demand skills.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 1, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Second chance hiring can bridge labor gaps, break employment barriers

    Although some companies say they initially hire formerly incarcerated individuals to overcome a labor shortage, these programs can lead to less employee churn, lower recidivism and life-changing impact, advocates say.

    By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2024
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    AI adoption will drive both hiring and layoffs in 2024, half of tech leaders say

    The majority of leaders said their employees are using AI on a daily basis, and many acknowledged the need for upskilling to ensure successful AI adoption.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 1, 2024
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    Identity of HR 2024

    Culture continues to be an HR challenge. Here’s what to do about it.

    Training managers on how to give feedback is one way companies can improve upon culture, one expert said.

    By Jen A. Miller • April 30, 2024
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    Identity of HR 2024

    Hiring has been pushed to the back burner. Now what?

    HR folks — caught in the mire of shifting priorities — now face not only tighter budgets but higher expectations for maximizing those dollars.

    By April 30, 2024
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    Graduates remain confident about finding a job but express job security concerns

    Many respondents said they’re settling or anticipate settling on some conditions to secure a job, although fewer reported a willingness to do so compared with last year.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 30, 2024
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    Most workers say they prefer hybrid or in-person work, though burnout is prevalent

    Employers interested in hybrid work need to be aware that a blanket policy could do more harm than good, other research has found.

    By April 29, 2024
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    Companies cut salary budget increases to 3.6%, trim promotions: Mercer

    Employers’ plans to reduce salary increases align with data showing economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.

    By Jim Tyson • April 29, 2024
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    Talent acquisition pros say they’re caught between strategic planning and cost reduction

    Although skills shortages remain a top issue, hiring leaders say they face “tremendous” pressure to improve recruiting efficiency.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 29, 2024
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    Sponsored by DDI

    People leaders are the key to hybrid work success — here’s why

    For many businesses, the switch to hybrid work is motivated by a desire to strengthen culture and collaboration.

    April 29, 2024
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    Men more likely to say in-office work improves visibility to leadership

    Regardless of remote, hybrid or in-person schedules, all workers should receive equal access to training and mentoring opportunities, AMA says.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 26, 2024
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    Chipotle, Starbucks have highest burnout among major restaurants: study

    Chipotle, which recently added new worker benefits to attract hires, had the second-highest burnout rating of any company in the study, surpassed only by Progressive.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 25, 2024
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    Companies report biggest technical skills gaps in cybersecurity, cloud

    Upskilling current workers could help fill these gaps, saving both time and money, a new report says.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 25, 2024
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    Uncertainty is the leading cause of employee noncompliance, Gartner finds

    While rationalization and malice can also lead to noncompliance, nearly 90% of employees told Gartner they recently faced situations in which they didn’t know how to comply.

    By Laurel Kalser • April 25, 2024
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    US Chamber sues to block FTC noncompete ban

    The commission’s final rule is outside the scope of the authority granted by Congress, the Chamber alleged Wednesday.

    By April 24, 2024