What’s the best use of in-office time?

Employees don’t necessarily want to be there full time, but Microsoft data points to times when in-person work may benefit company culture.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 11, 2023

Tutoring firm settles claim alleging its recruiting algorithm screened out applicants over 60

EEOC said an applicant was immediately rejected when she used her real birth date, but received an interview when she reapplied using a more recent date.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 10, 2023

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Business leaders bemoan new grads’ work ethic

Recent grads may not have the same work ethic as seasoned execs, but smart organizations understand their strengths, a strategist said.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 10, 2023

A majority of office workers say 4-day workweek would improve productivity

Among the 6% who told Resume Builder they wouldn’t want to switch to a four-day workweek, most said they wouldn’t want longer days to make up the work.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 10, 2023

Kroger pledges expanded employee resources if Albertsons merger gets approved

The grocer said it would extend its continuing education reimbursement and financial coaching programs to the combined companies’ more than 700,000 workers.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2023

Nearly half of workers say they’d quit over full-time return-to-office mandates

At the same time, employees with hybrid schedules report highest well-being ratings, according to a report from the Integrated Benefits Institute.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 9, 2023

EEOC alleges staffing firm recruited based on race, seeks class members

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is looking for workers who applied for a job with BaronHR and could be members of a class-action lawsuit.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 8, 2023

BLS: Increased productivity is due to decline in hours worked

Worker productivity has been a hot-button issue in 2023, with many laying the blame for its decrease on remote work.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 8, 2023

Employers rank retention as top operational priority right now

With high turnover rates, companies are more focused on retention than revenue and sales growth, according to a Gallagher report.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2023

Humu, ‘nudging’ tool founded by ex-Google CHRO, acquired by Perceptyx

The platform may have gotten lost in an already complicated field of employee survey tools, leading to its absorption, one analyst said.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2023

How the southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

As states welcome new factories from companies like SK On and Hyundai, governments and universities are ramping up workforce development programs to provide needed workers.

By Sakshi Udavant • Aug. 7, 2023

Workdays now end 37 minutes earlier than one year ago

Despite the shift, employee productivity remains steady overall, a new report shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 4, 2023

Retail hiring slows ahead of holiday shopping season

The shift may reflect the ongoing cool down of the market overall, according to an iCIMS report. 

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 3, 2023

In yet another Form I-9 refresh, ICE proposes remote review pilot program

The pilot, similar to the alternative process recently opened to E-Verify participants, would be limited to employers below a certain size threshold.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 2, 2023

Starbucks re-ups commitment to military talent

The coffee company seeks to smooth out the relocation woes of military families, and provide increased mental health support for veteran workers.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 2, 2023

CEOs have noticed: People-centric strategies improve the bottom line, survey finds

Focusing on employee mindsets and behaviors has significantly boosted retention rates, CEOs across the globe told advisory firm Heidrick & Struggles.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 2, 2023

Return-to-work mandates tied to turnover, HR execs say

Nearly three-fourths of respondents mandating an on-site work policy said in a Conference Board survey that they were struggling to retain workers.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 2, 2023

‘Skilled workers are willing to make a move’: 1 in 4 employees are job hunting, survey shows

Job seekers want higher pay, better benefits and remote work options, a Robert Half report concluded.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 2, 2023

What makes an internship program shine? Meaningful work and flexibility.

Yello’s list of top 100 internship programs for 2023 showcased why such experiences remain a key part of recruiting fresh talent.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 1, 2023

Feds publish new Form I-9

As previewed in USCIS’ July notice, the updated form contains a checkbox for employers to indicate that an alternative verification procedure has been used.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Aug. 1, 2023

Pennsylvania puts up $400M to address upskilling in construction industry

The program provides contractors up to $40,000 for each eligible newly trained worker and is a case study in viable talent shortage solutions.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 1, 2023

HR remains focused on hiring, even as recruiting pace slows

The labor market is hitting a more sustainable balance as wage growth cools, according to economists at Indeed.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 1, 2023

White House looks to close massive cyber skills gap

The Biden administration is moving to address a yearslong shortage of qualified IT security and technology industry workers.

By David Jones • Aug. 1, 2023

Udemy leans into skill badges trend

Despite the increasing ubiquity of digital badges, employers say they’re unsure how to assess the quality of alternative credentials generally.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 1, 2023

Black workers report more barriers to mental health support

“It is vital that companies continue to break down stigma and prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion,” The Hartford’s chair and CEO said in a statement.

By Kate Tornone • July 31, 2023