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Breastfeeding parents still face challenges at work despite federal protections, survey says
The PUMP Act requires employers to offer a lactation space and reasonable break time to pump — but accommodating breastfeeding employees also needs to be addressed at the cultural level.
By Carolyn Crist • July 31, 2024 -
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OpinionHow to make managers more effective
Real coaching is a matter of guiding people past the inhibitors to change that may hold them back, writes one human capital consulting executive.
By Michelle Dix • July 31, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee engagement
Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.
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Wells Fargo faces lawsuit for alleged sham DEI hiring effort
The bank interviewed diverse candidates for jobs that were already filled or for which they weren’t qualified to polish its DEI credentials, the lawsuit alleged.
By Robert Freedman • July 31, 2024 -
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Embracing the ‘third act’: Retirees find purpose and mission after clocking out
“We really want to change that whole zeitgeist, that whole frame of how our culture looks at old people,” a 64-year-old organizer told HR Dive.
By Ginger Christ • July 30, 2024 -
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Workers with 4-year degrees will hold most good jobs in 2031, report predicts
Georgetown University researchers expect 15 million more good jobs will be created for workers with bachelor’s diplomas in the decade following 2021.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 30, 2024 -
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HR is just ‘scratching the surface’ of what AI can do, leaders say
From automating tasks like scheduling to answering internal questions, artificial intelligence is being used for human resources functions running the gamut.
By Ginger Christ • July 30, 2024 -
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Gen Z students voice hesitancy about trade careers
Companies with blue-collar jobs are working to overcome stigma and eliminate ongoing stereotypes about trade careers.
By Carolyn Crist • July 30, 2024 -
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Management styles matter — but managers aren’t using the right ones, workers say
Managers may not be leading in the way they think they are to achieve their team’s goals, a survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2024 -
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Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says
Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.
By Carolyn Crist • July 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by The Predictive Index4 ways organizations can use behavioral analytics to bolster team mental health
Mental health is a constant topic of discussion within HR because it remains a constant threat.
July 29, 2024 -
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Managers can make or break an employee’s exit experience
Less than half of workers who voluntarily left a job said they were satisfied with the exit process, a Gallup poll showed.
By Carolyn Crist • July 26, 2024 -
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OpinionBiden’s ‘passing of the torch’ spotlights corporate succession planning
Though turnover at the White House is of a different magnitude, there are significant legal concerns for aging company leaders in the corporate world, attorney Jonathan Segal said.
By Jonathan Segal • July 26, 2024 -
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Industries with in-person work more frequently tout PTO in job ads, Indeed finds
While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.
By Caroline Colvin • July 25, 2024 -
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ADP settles lawsuit alleging background check incorrectly reported job seeker was a convicted murderer
Research published earlier this year suggested background checks in general contain “lots of inaccuracies.”
By Kate Tornone • July 25, 2024 -
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HR can help create an emotionally healthy culture — but it can’t do so alone, McLean & Co. says
Cultures can run the gamut from "emotionally suppressive" to "emotionally unregulated."
By Laurel Kalser • July 25, 2024 -
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How one company bypassed hybrid work for a remote-first operation
Ask employees what they need to be successful, and “be willing to hear the answers,” advised Blackbaud’s chief people and culture officer.
By Ginger Christ • July 25, 2024 -
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Amid DEI cuts, Microsoft works to distinguish itself from those responding to ‘woke’ backlash
While some companies axed DEI roles due to “woke” backlash, the motivations of other companies may be more nuanced.
By Caroline Colvin • July 24, 2024 -
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CVS settles lawsuit alleging it used AI ‘lie detector’ in interviews
The settlement is the latest in an ongoing saga of legal scrutiny for AI-based tools in the hiring process.
By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2024 -
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Retention continues upward surge as employees stay at their jobs in 2024
The increase is “welcome news,” especially as the struggle to retain workers has become a norm in the labor market, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2024 -
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Most executives say businesses aren’t ready to address 4 ‘megatrend’ risks
Amid growing complexity and volatility, business leaders are looking for actionable insights to address people issues, Aon’s CEO said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024 -
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Contractor settles EEOC claims that VP refused candidates outside of ‘ideal age range’
The case is one of several in which an employers’ alleged use of coded language became potential evidence in an age discrimination claim.
By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2024 -
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How mentoring programs help manufacturers build a future workforce
The programs can help to train incoming workers, as well as create inclusive environments from underrepresented communities.
By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024 -
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Opinion3 tips for finding motivated, passionate talent
To find the right talent to advance the company’s mission, recruiters need to distill that mission down to a single, key trait, writes the CPO of Devoted Health.
By Leslie Brunner • July 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PearsonProtecting your greatest asset: 5 ways to retain high-security employees
By emphasizing the value of their most important resource — their people — employers in high-security industries can build long-term workforce success.
By Patrick Moran, Ph.D., Director of Sales, Government and Public Safety at Pearson • July 22, 2024 -
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Q&AThe key to talking about mental health: ‘Make sure people feel comfortable.’
Skanska USA says its outreach programs in Ohio and Tennessee have had a real impact in removing the stigma around sensitive subjects.
By Zachary Phillips • July 19, 2024
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