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‘Post-industrial economy’ requires investment in employee development, report says
An ongoing talent scarcity will force companies to focus on reskilling, retention and AI to fuel growth, according to The Josh Bersin Co.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2023 -
Arkansas lawmakers grill college leaders over DEI
Six public colleges faced questions on diversity spending and hiring practices ahead of potential legislation coming down the pike.
By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2023 -
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Employers’ perceptions of employee engagement may differ from reality
The mismatch may be due to a lack of worker sentiment surveys in recent years, according to a Gallagher report.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Is your workplace toxic?
Even bosses who would be considered “nice” in the public sphere, like Jimmy Fallon and Lizzo, became embattled with toxic workplace allegations this year.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Sponsored by The Predictive Index
How to turn your middle managers into confident leaders
Invest in your company’s future by equipping your middle managers with the necessary leadership development strategies.
Oct. 16, 2023 -
Column // Employee Experience
Another perspective on astrology at work
In the end, the approach is not so different to using Myers-Briggs quizzes to discern co-worker preferences, Caroline Colvin writes.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 13, 2023 -
Hollywood execs agree to restriction in AI use
Could generative AI policies be a new workplace battleground?
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Report: HR is instrumental to creating culture of resilience
Organizations need to shift to an approach that keeps employees at the forefront of decision-making, according to O.C. Tanner.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 12, 2023 -
1 in 7 US workers want to leave their current job within the next year, Yoh report says
Workers are most likely looking for a higher salary or better benefits, according to the survey.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Women with disabilities, LGBTQ+ women face more disrespect at work
Women of color and other double-marginalized workers continue to face outsized barriers to career progress, McKinsey and Co. reported.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 11, 2023 -
A hiring paradox: Employers say they value their own older workers, but overlook older applicants
Workers age 45-64 are known to be an important asset, survey results indicate, but they struggle to land jobs due to hiring manager perception.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 11, 2023 -
2024 HR conferences to pitch your boss
From tech to talent, here are some of the must-attend events for HR leaders this year.
By Caroline Colvin , Emilie Shumway • Updated Aug. 20, 2024 -
7 in 10 workers say they’ve lied on their resumes
Even higher percentages have lied in cover letters and job interviews, according to a new survey from ResumeLab.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Column // Happy Hour
Office dress code: Shirt, shoes, shorts required?
U.S. Senators may not be able to wear shorts to work anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 10, 2023 -
From Amazon to Allbirds, nearly 50 major retailers announced layoffs this year
As companies turn to cost-cutting measures, there’s no shortage of big names slashing jobs — and not all of them are in dire financial straits.
By Cara Salpini • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Open enrollment
Do employees understand their benefits?
About half do and, ahead of open enrollment, here's how HR can fill the gap.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 10, 2023 -
AWS launches training institute to tackle the cloud skills gap
While the program is open to individuals, AWS expects interest from enterprises looking to upskill existing workforces.
By Matt Ashare • Oct. 10, 2023 -
Gender pay gap report earns Nobel Prize
The “E” in DEI is undeniably on the map.
By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 9, 2023 -
The job hunt is frustrating. How can employers fix it?
The ideal candidate might be waiting for a call that never comes — and they might think negatively of a company for the rest of their lives because of it.
By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Despite productivity concerns, many employers say they don’t measure or reward it
While 57% of organizations surveyed said they measure productivity, only 1 in 10 said that productivity is “highly quantifiable,” according to Payscale.
By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Sponsored by Lyra Health
Supporting the whole person with a cohesive benefits strategy
In the face of rapidly rising health care costs, now is the time to balance spending with a holistic benefits experience.
Oct. 9, 2023 -
Seasonal job postings plummet to pre-pandemic levels, data shows
Conversely, job-seeker interest in seasonal or holiday work is up 19% from 2022, the highest level in years.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 6, 2023 -
On Manufacturing Day, the industry works to build a talent pipeline
Manufacturers across the country opened their doors to students, educators and others Friday.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Don’t forget retained workers after layoffs, consulting firm advises
Retained employees require open, honest communication, opportunities for development and emotional support from HR and managers, according to a McLean report.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 5, 2023