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Survey: Middle market execs anticipate problems finding qualified workers
To adapt, businesses are adopting new tech, upskilling and recruiting overlooked talent, the chief economist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.
By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Q&A
Mentorship is ‘priceless’ in career development, chief transformation officer says
Being in a mentoring relationship can be rewarding, but you need to be honest about your expectations, Degreed’s Janice Burns told HR Dive.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Most HR leaders say half of workers will need reskilling in coming years
The clock is ticking as leaders try to tackle the skills gap, emphasizing a need for skills-based talent strategies, a new report says.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
The firefighter, the blamer, the ignorer and 7 other types of bad bosses
While managers may not realize they’re bad bosses, it’s important to catch their mistakes before they ruin someone’s life, an HR consultant and author said.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 30, 2024 -
31% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills, ResumeBuilder’s chief career advisor said.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Aerospace company pays $7.4M to settle no-poach suit tied to DOJ investigation
The news represents the latest development in a nearly three-year-long dispute.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Warehouse employment keeps falling — and more layoffs loom
Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.
By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Employers rethink the office, eyeing flexible spaces and short-term leases
Employers are now focusing on connection, collaboration and flexibility in physical work environments, a new report finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Half of employees rate companywide well-being support as average or poor
In response, about a quarter of workers are looking for a new job, one report indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Union approval at a record high, despite falling membership rates
Membership rates are declining, but “membership is growing in value,” a Gallup report indicated.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Q&A
Construction misclassifies up to 20% of workers as ‘cost-saving mechanism,’ researcher says
Paying workers off the books robs them of their benefits and hurts contractors who follow the rules by making them less competitive, said a Century Foundation researcher.
By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Why the Harvard president scandal is a cautionary tale for HR pros
HR plays a key role in ensuring the entire company follows company values — including leadership, one expert said.
By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Employees ponder virtual, out-of-state jobs to avoid return-to-office mandates
Now is the time to show employees internal mobility and career growth before they turn into job seekers, according to an iCIMS exec.
By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Tech positions take a tumble on Indeed’s best jobs ranking
In 2023, tech dominated the company's rankings. But this year, just one IT role landed in the top 10.
By Roberto Torres • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz dips into generative AI with employee tool for data analysis
The company is in pursuit of a familiar goal associated with generative AI adoption: expand data-driven insights to employees in real time.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Opinion
The 2024 HR playbook begins with people
Embrace new expectations and immerse yourself in the employee experience to overcome the unique challenges 2024 will bring, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO.
By Becky Cantieri • Jan. 23, 2024 -
The HR industry outlook for 2024: Growth, with a side of AI
HR pros will have a chance to put new skills to use, namely data analysis and AI management, in 2024.
By Kate Tornone • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Demand for green skills grows as companies focus on sustainability goals
Organizations are ramping up their urgency around environmental commitments and increasing calls for skilled talent.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024 -
AI at work
How AI can save HR time on the job, according to one practitioner
Artificial intelligence — including generative AI like ChatGPT — has the potential to aid HR throughout the talent cycle.
By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 23, 2024 -
With fewer interruptions, remote workers engage in deeper work, research indicates
Remote workers save nearly 62 hours each year by reducing the downtime that occurs after interruptions.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Q&A // 5 minutes with
5 minutes with ViaPath Technologies’ CHRO
To be successful, HR pros need to find the balance between employee and business needs, ViaPath Technologies' CHRO Jessica Artz told HR Dive.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 22, 2024 -
A new sense of ambition: Workers voice interest in work-life balance, belonging over climbing the corporate ladder
However, employees are more likely to stay put this year, even if their expectations aren’t met, a new report indicates.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Empathetic exits: How to avoid missteps during layoffs
There’s rarely a good month for companies to lay off employees.
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How companies can hire and train front-line workers this year
More than half of manufacturers want to increase their front-line workforce in 2024. But what are these employees looking for in a job?
By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
Bring your therapist to work day? No, it’s not a best practice.
A boss disguised a personal therapy session as a business strategy meeting — a move a psychologist said amounted to “emotional blackmail.”
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 19, 2024