Talent: Page 29


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    Congressional DEI office closes as part of government cuts

    While shrinking resources are to blame, this marks another sign of a DEI backslide in the U.S.

    By March 28, 2024
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    LGBTQ+ Gen Zers are skeptical of employer efforts, EY says

    The firm’s workplace report is an LGBTQ+ temperature check and shows Gen Zers may want employers to take a stand.

    By March 28, 2024
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    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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    The economy may be in flux, but workers still expect competitive pay, report shows

    Transparent pay practices and meaningful raises are now essential to retaining talent, but many organizations aren’t keeping up, Payscale’s CPO noted.

    By Laurel Kalser • March 28, 2024
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    Healthcare companies expand perks to recruit talent: report

    The increase stands in contrast to other industries, which have cut back on extra offerings year over year.

    By Susanna Vogel • March 27, 2024
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    How two women in a male-dominated field found their voice

    Freya Hannah and María García Osés became empowered working at wood supplier Garnica, and their stories have lessons for HR experts looking to help women carve a career path.

    By March 27, 2024
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    As anti-LGBTQ+ laws proliferate, workers say they want employers to be advocates

    The majority of workers surveyed by an advocacy nonprofit said LGBTQ+ equality has worsened in the past year.

    By March 27, 2024
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    New Jersey healthcare company introduces upfront tuition coverage for employees

    Healthcare organizations are offering new L&D opportunities to attract and retain workers after post-pandemic turnover rates rocked the industry.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 26, 2024
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    Why employee experience matters for customer experience

    Front-line workers shape customer experiences with a brand every day, making them an invaluable source of insight.

    By Bryan Wassel • March 26, 2024
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    AI literacy: The new global imperative for tomorrow’s workforce

    The workforce faces a transformative shift, where AI skills will become as fundamental as literacy and numeracy once were, writes CompTIA’s Hannah Johnson.

    By Hannah Johnson • March 26, 2024
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    Cars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that.

    A perhaps overlooked element of the return-to-office conversation: How employees get to work in the first place.

    By , , Updated March 26, 2024
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    Need development ideas? Consider job shadowing, McLean & Co. says

    A job shadowing program may improve internal mobility and be a low-cost alternative to other training methods, the report said.

    By March 25, 2024
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    Women are reshaping the AI talent landscape but often get less recognition

    Women receive 30% less visibility as their careers progress, leading to a loss of talent within the AI field, according to Zeki Research.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 25, 2024
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    Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees

    The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits. 

    By Nate Delesline III • March 25, 2024
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    Psychological safety is not one-size-fits-all, report says

    Companies are increasingly expected to ensure psychological safety as a part of employee well-being.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 22, 2024
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    Survey: When workers don’t feel valued, their productivity drops

    Mental health has become a pillar of benefits discussion in recent years, especially as younger workers increasingly expect support from employers in this area.

    By March 22, 2024
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    Majority of US workers say they lack awareness of workplace neurodiversity

    Few employees receive training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers, a new report indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 21, 2024
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    AI job postings are on the rise, notably in software development, Indeed says

    Although still a small share of U.S. jobs, the demand for generative AI talent has soared over the past year, an Indeed economist said.

    By Laurel Kalser • March 21, 2024
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    Men and women see gender pay and promotion gaps differently, survey says

    Despite overall progress for women in the corporate world, perception gaps still exist, indicating a disconnect in cultural communications.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 20, 2024
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    What defines a ‘highly successful’ learning program?

    UpSkill America and i4cp, a research organization focused on human capital, attempted to answer this question by looking at three of the biggest areas of upskilling.

    By March 19, 2024
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    HR leaders well-positioned to fight age bias, staffing exec says

    Older workers responding to a survey said age would hurt their chances at a new job. 

    By March 19, 2024
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    3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements

    “The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024
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    Although 80% of companies are investing in AI, half aren’t sure how to use it

    A lack of organizational expertise, as well as employee skepticism and lagging regulations could affect AI adoption.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 18, 2024
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    Companies overestimate their employees’ trust. That’s bad for business, PwC says.

    “The risk is not that people leave — it’s that they stay and work half-heartedly,” according to the firm's report.

    By March 18, 2024
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    Target, Starbucks earn top scores on pay equity performance while others lag

    Companies in the consumer and financial sectors are most likely to disclose, while those in the industrial and utility sectors are least likely to disclose.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 15, 2024
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    How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers

    Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry. 

    By Sakshi Udavant • March 15, 2024