Despite AI optimism, workers lack relevant skills — and expect employers to help

Around two-thirds of workers surveyed by Salesforce said they expect their employer to train them on generative AI — and just as many said their employer does not do so.

By Kathryn Moody • July 12, 2023

What motivates C-suite execs to seek new jobs

Company performance, potential compensation hikes and poor work-life balance can lead executives to switch companies.

By Roberto Torres • July 12, 2023

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Microsoft to lay off more workers after deep cuts earlier this year

The company plans to lay off 276 workers, according to notices filed with Washington state labor authorities.

By Roberto Torres • July 11, 2023

Bipartisan bill aims to update old apprenticeship law for a new economy

The legislation seeks to ease access to the Registered Apprenticeship program by funding childcare and eldercare.

By Kathryn Moody • July 11, 2023

Mandating on-site work could hurt employee retention

As more companies require workers to return to the office, employees may be more likely to leave, a new study shows.

By Carolyn Crist • July 11, 2023

Job cuts slow, but cost-cutting continues, report says

Tech continues to vastly lead the way in job cuts, jumping to 141,516 cuts this year, compared to 5,769 announced in the same period the year prior.

By Kathryn Moody • July 10, 2023

More than half of workers say they’re looking for a career change

Flexibility and pay are among the top reasons to make a move, a new report shows.

By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2023

How federal workforce programs can leave some students without credentials

Federal law merely suggests that training providers confer a credential, but they are not required to do so, denying some participants an economic edge. 

By Christopher Mullin • July 10, 2023

How to position your organization ahead of FTC’s noncompete rule

Even without knowing what the Federal Trade Commission's final noncompete ban will look like, there are steps organizations can take to be ready.

By Robert Freedman • July 6, 2023

Flexible, supportive company culture makes remote work more successful

Companies that were less successful at remote work were also less likely to support DEI and more likely to act unethically, a study showed.

By Carolyn Crist • July 5, 2023

HR roles see large dip in remote work job postings

Employers may feel less pressure to offer remote or flexible work options in some corporate-related roles.

By Carolyn Crist • July 5, 2023

(S)toking the talent flames: Can partaking help HR take a blunt stance on weed at work?

The Talent Toke event challenged HR professionals to confront marijuana in the workplace.

By Ginger Christ • June 30, 2023

Why is worker productivity trending downward?

It may be tempting to lay the blame at the feet of remote work, but the picture is much more complicated.

By Jen A. Miller • June 30, 2023

Gen Z values education — but doesn’t think a four-year degree is the only option

A new survey found that high school students are weighing the time investment college requires as seriously as the financial investment.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 30, 2023

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling sets back physician diversity efforts, healthcare groups say

Industry groups and the HHS argued the ruling against race-conscious admissions policies could roll back gains in the number of minority physicians and ultimately hurt health outcomes.

By Emily Olsen • June 29, 2023

Opaque pay, unclear expectations drive candidates to withdraw applications

Gen Z, millennials, Gen X and baby boomers were generally in agreement on deal breakers, a Robert Half study revealed.

By Laurel Kalser • June 29, 2023

Job posts featuring skills attract more applicants, LinkedIn says

As more companies emphasize skills-based hiring, job posts that reflect those priorities draw more candidates.

By Carolyn Crist • June 28, 2023

West Virginia University cuts $7M in staff amid budget crunch

The public flagship’s governing board also raised tuition by 3%, part of a strategy to correct an estimated $45 million deficit.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 27, 2023

A third of LGBTQ+ workers are looking for new job with a more inclusive employer

Gen Z and millennial workers are more likely to emphasize diversity and inclusion when seeking a new employer.

By Carolyn Crist • June 27, 2023

The secret to improving mental health and reducing burnout at work? Lead with listening.

Burnout has reached record levels that employers must address to continue growth, writes Jim Link, CHRO of SHRM.

By Jim Link • June 26, 2023

The Big Stay: Why workers are opting to stay put rather than quit

“A lot of employees are starting to crave stability,” a talent professional said.

By Jen A. Miller • June 26, 2023

Pride month shows employers have a long way to go

Workers worry how they identify will affect their likelihood of promotion or of being fired, various surveys show.

By Ginger Christ • June 23, 2023

Senate bill proposes improved workforce data collection to curb teacher shortages

As debate over the extent of the issue persists, Sen. Tim Kaine’s bill would create a grant program to help states bolster recruitment and retention data.

By Anna Merod • June 23, 2023

Bank leaders voice growing concerns about compensation, hiring challenges

Incentive pay, in particular, appears to be linked with more stress this year, a new survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2023

Starbucks union plans largest strike yet over Pride decorations

Roughly 3,000 workers at 150-plus Starbucks cafes could strike over the next week following disputes over LGBTQ Pride decorations at some stores. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 23, 2023