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Companies express concerns about growing pay transparency pressures
The approaching EU Pay Transparency Directive will “upend” how companies manage and explain pay, an expert said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Sheetz expands program to hire workers with disabilities
The c-store retailer is the first company in Pennsylvania to commit to a state-funded initiative that helps people with disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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LinkedIn debuts AI agent to source candidates, ask screening questions
A number of HR vendors have deployed recruiting agents, but LinkedIn says it’s betting on its deep collection of data to set “Hiring Assistant” apart.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Americans work more and are less happy than Europeans, survey shows
About 33% of Americans said they often feel guilty about taking time off, as compared to 18% of Europeans.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills
Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Hiring managers are fielding questions about DEI and want employers to take a stand, survey finds
The findings come in a year when some corporations have scaled back — or in some instances, gutted — their DEI programs.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO
United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 29, 2024 -
How do candidates choose between organizations? Good interviews, Gallup says.
Candidates are constantly evaluating a company’s culture throughout the hiring process, the firm explained.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Assess character alongside competency for hiring and promoting, MIT Sloan report says
Evaluating character can lead to greater returns, more effective leadership, greater psychological safety and better engagement, the report noted.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2024 -
AI at work
Feds put employers on notice regarding ‘black box’ AI scores
Employers must obtain worker consent to use surveillance tools, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 25, 2024 -
This week in 5 numbers: Retailers stock up on staff for holiday surge
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how retailers plan to meet labor demands this holiday season.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Job seekers show increased interest in part-time seasonal work, especially in retail
Both employers and job candidates are preparing for the upcoming holiday shopping season, though job seeker demand is outweighing job posts so far.
By Carolyn Christ • Oct. 24, 2024 -
The key to an effective succession plan? Good communication, McLean says
Succession conversations matter because without them, candidates feel ill-prepared for their target roles, McLean & Co.’s HR experts noted.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 24, 2024 -
DOL guidelines for workplace AI center on employee needs, job quality
The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.
By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Gen Z workers are turning to side hustles to build career skills
Workers want to prepare for the future while also reducing their financial pressure, Quicken said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Despite improved workplace culture, tech workers still eye the door
Many tech professionals plan to quit in the next year even though they are the most likely group to recommend their employers, according to EY.
By Roberto Torres • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Holiday hiring hurdles have retailers banking on cross-training, incentives
Fewer employers plan to hire seasonal help this year, and labor shortages are at least partly to blame.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Manager development a top priority for HR in 2025, Gartner says
Many HR leaders surveyed said their leaders are “not equipped to lead change.”
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 22, 2024 -
House Democrats call on CEOs to support DEI amid increasing policy rollbacks
A group of 49 Congressional Democrats is urging senior executives of Fortune 1,000 companies to “reject division” and continue backing programs that boost diversity, equity and inclusion.
By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 22, 2024 -
FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit
This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Employers must prepare workers for AI-driven future of work, report says
AI-based tools may improve efficiency, but many workers still need training as well as support around job security concerns, Adecco said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Tech talent say they’re job hunting amid concerns about layoffs
Tech job seekers named benefits as their top priority, including flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks and career development, Indeed said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 18, 2024 -
How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge
The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 18, 2024 -
An untethered workforce is the future, EY says
Instead of a traditional focus on rewards and workplaces, future talent strategies will need to emphasize agile skill building and hybrid culture, according to a report.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Double down on engagement before turnover picks up, consultant urges
After several quarters of declining attrition, Eagle Hill says more workers may leave their jobs in early 2025.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 17, 2024