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How HR can reduce barriers for Latinas in the workplace
As companies invest less in women at work, women of color — particularly Latinas — may be left by the wayside.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z: report
Social media influence and the potential for greater economic security might be behind the growth, according to the report from home services app Thumbtack.
By Benton Graham • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 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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Skills shortage persists in cybersecurity despite decade of hiring
The cybersecurity workforce has grown each year since 2013, yet hundreds of thousands of more workers are needed to close current supply gaps.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Union election petitions spike
NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Workers say debt is influencing career decisions
Financial stress can put incredible strain on workers’ productivity and health, various studies have shown.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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TransUnion settles job applicant’s claim that firm’s background check was bogus
The plaintiff sought a Chick-fil-A delivery driver role, but two false misdemeanor convictions on TransUnion’s report tanked his candidacy, he alleged.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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CHRO is the third fastest-growing C-suite role, LinkedIn finds
LinkedIn attributed C-suite trends to other changes to the workplace, including the increased focus on AI and the rise of remote and hybrid work.
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Manager leniency could lead to more employee issues later, study shows
“Leniency should come with a warning label for leaders: Use carefully and when compassion is warranted,” one researcher said.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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How DEI statements can attract talent in higher ed
The increasing attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts often conflate “institutional values with imposed orthodoxies,” the American Association of University Professors said.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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More than half of older US workers say ageism hinders their hiring
Few workers over age 50 feel optimistic about their job search in coming months, a new report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Labor woes and drudge work slow production
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the past week of HR news — including the cost of unnecessary, low-impact work.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Employers willing to pony up for in-office work, Robert Half says
RTO premiums of up to 20% are on the table for new hires, the consulting firm’s June survey of managers found.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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1 in 5 US workers say they’re ignoring return-to-office rules
Employees may leave if their companies enforce compliance — but certain benefits could help, such as flexible schedules and commuter reimbursement.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Growth mindset culture drives workplaces forward, report says
While executives think they lead growth mindset by example, more than half of workers surveyed said they don’t see evidence of that.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Election 20241 in 3 US workers say they believe the presidential election will affect their careers
Workers pointed to challenges with the current political climate, including increased expenses and workplace stress.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Knowledge workers lean on AI as workloads increase
Employees still wade through excessive drudge work, spending half their week on low-impact tasks, according to a Wrike report.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Indeed lawsuit claims ZipRecruiter poached customers, spread misinformation
“It is surprising they have taken this step rather than work to address the industry-wide confusion on the implications of their policy changes,” a ZipRecruiter spokesperson told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Managers need training. Here are 5 stories on why — and what it looks like.
It’s common, particularly in certain fields, to promote employees due to their technical prowess, but they may not have the people skills for management.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Trucking industry reverses gains in new women drivers, survey finds
Women represented around 10.7% of student drivers and trainees this year, The National Transportation Institute found.
By David Taube • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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US manufacturers say they struggle to fill ‘critical labor gaps’
Several recruitment challenges have become more difficult in 2024, such as finding workers with the right experience or skills, HR pros told UKG.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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ColumnColorado nonprofit introduces young women to the trades
Some girls never consider construction as a career, so Transportation & Construction Girl offers education and hands-on experience.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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5 stories on the crisis in manager well-being
Many managers may be thrust into the position without proper training, only adding to everyone’s stress, one study showed.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Front-line managers are struggling to find quality workers for holiday season, Axonify says
Managers are feeling increased burnout going into the holidays, and more than a third have considered quitting during the last two months.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Generative AI will spark mass upskilling of software engineers, Gartner says
“Building AI-empowered software will demand a new breed of software professional, the AI engineer,” Gartner’s Philip Walsh said.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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BLS jobs reportStrong jobs report signals stability after months of slow growth
The job market is undergoing a “dynamic shift” as the holiday season looms, one economist said.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 4, 2024
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