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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 Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Caroline Colvin • May 30, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Emilie Shumway • 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 Ginger Christ • May 28, 2024 -
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.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
‘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 -
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 -
Employers appear more likely to offer interviews, higher pay to those with AI skills, study says
Skills gaps continue to drive up competition for AI-related talent, boosting the importance of reskilling and upskilling.
By Carolyn Crist • May 22, 2024 -
What’s the cost of the IT skills gap? One analysis says $5.5 trillion by 2026
However, AI coding and workforce training capabilities could trim as much as $1 trillion from the losses by 2027, according to IDC researcher Gina Smith.
By Matt Ashare • May 22, 2024 -
As leaders push AI adoption, workers are feeling strained, CEOs say
Senior executives should lead their people through AI-related changes and build a cultural mindset of innovation, collaboration and reskilling, an IBM report says.
By Carolyn Crist • May 21, 2024 -
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Boiled oceans and strategic staircases: Corporate jargon that workers hate
Using corporate jargon risks alienating peers — and can just be downright annoying.
By Ginger Christ • May 21, 2024 -
5 employment law trackers for HR leaders to bookmark
The spread of state and local laws affecting employment may be one of HR’s biggest challenges. But there are tools to help.
By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2024 -
Most leaders mistakenly believe employees are highly engaged and loyal
A report from Right Management reveals an “alarming” employee-employer disconnect on worker satisfaction and engagement.
By Carolyn Crist • May 20, 2024