Workers say they’d hesitate to apply for jobs in a state with anti-LGBTQ+ laws

As of June, the ACLU tracked 491 anti-LGBTQ+ bills — a substantial increase over recent years, Indeed noted.

By Laurel Kalser • June 8, 2023

Time-to-hire rates are increasing significantly for almost all roles

Organizations may need to tap into currently available critical talent pools, according to a Josh Bersin Co. report.

By Carolyn Crist • June 8, 2023

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Second chances: How one Indiana program is breaking down employment barriers in manufacturing

Delaware County’s Jump program connects people in the criminal justice system with local companies to reduce recidivism and fill labor gaps.

By Megan Ruggles • June 8, 2023

Why skills-based hiring may be the future of DEI

OneTen’s study, which features case studies with Black workers, aims to illustrate the ways employers can benefit from investing in skills-first hiring.

By Caroline Colvin • June 7, 2023

Adidas offers student loan help for US employees

The company is also offering free financial coaching, as 80% of employees say that student debt is stressing them out.

By Nate Delesline III • June 7, 2023

Cite well-being, flexibility and culture to get job post clicks, LinkedIn says

Simply using them as buzzwords, however, will backfire, the company noted in a blog post. Employers must be prepared to deliver.

By Kathryn Moody • June 7, 2023

Job seeker confidence dropped during second quarter

The decline reversed a temporary rebound in optimism in the first quarter.

By Carolyn Crist • June 7, 2023

Virginia to eliminate degree requirements for most state jobs

State movement on the issue reflects ongoing private sector interest in reducing reliance on four-year degrees for hiring purposes.

By Kathryn Moody • June 6, 2023

4 in 10 US workers report increased burnout, survey shows

However, people don’t feel they can take time off or relax this summer.

By Carolyn Crist • June 6, 2023

Workers say poor work-life balance is the top reason for resignation

The survey results stand in contrast to last year’s: In FlexJobs’ 2022 survey, employees said a toxic culture was the most common reason for jumping ship.

By Kate Tornone • June 6, 2023

34% of US workers report worsening mental health, survey finds

Long hours and heavy workloads contribute the most to anxiety and stress concerns, The Conference Board found.

By Carolyn Crist • June 5, 2023

Some LGBTQ+ workers don’t think they’d be promoted if open with their identities

“Significantly fewer” LGBTQ+ workers said their company has equitable representation at all levels compared to non-LGBTQ+ workers, according to SHRM research.

By Kathryn Moody • June 5, 2023

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ employees say being out at work could hurt their careers

To create an inclusive workplace, employers must do more than adopt a rainbow logo for the month of June, Glassdoor says.

By Carolyn Crist • June 2, 2023

Gen Z ranks pay transparency, better job descriptions as top attractions

Younger workers are looking for more specifics to assess their fit with a role, a survey from Symplicity shows.

By Carolyn Crist • June 1, 2023

Effective L&D requires ‘executive-style’ training for all employees, CEO says

One of the most effective ways to attract and keep talent is to provide them with L&D opportunities that are relevant to their skill-building needs, surveys repeatedly find.

By Laurel Kalser • June 1, 2023

HR, finance must work together on head count planning, McLean says

HR leaders bring a people-first perspective to the planning process, the firm said in a report.

By Carolyn Crist • May 31, 2023

Workplace fatality rates have been stagnant for decades. Could robotics finally reduce them?

Despite ongoing concerns about automation in the workplace, robotics focused on safety could also lead to the creation of new jobs, the National Safety Council said.

By Carolyn Crist • May 31, 2023

NLRB: Noncompete agreements violate federal labor law

Noncompete agreements “chill” employees’ exercise of rights, NLRB says

By Ginger Christ • May 30, 2023

Walmart expands free college degree program to Canada

The retailer also announced new university partners for its programming.

By Kathryn Moody • May 30, 2023

Reducing remote work flexibility could push employees to quit

Younger workers, in particular, seem to prioritize flexible arrangements, recent research shows.

By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2023

Why are women still leaving the workforce?

Due to myriad pressures, women feel pressed to look for another job, switch to part-time work or leave the workforce all together, data from Deloitte shows.

By Jen A. Miller • May 30, 2023

P&G, Honeywell and others settle DOJ claim that job ads excluded noncitizens

Several other employers have settled similar DOJ claims in the past year: 30 employers in total have agreed to pay a collective $1.6 million in civil penalties.

By Kate Tornone • May 26, 2023

Indeed launches platform for skills-based hiring

Nontraditional programs have helped many individuals land jobs, and Indeed’s tool aims to both upskill and place workers.

By Carolyn Crist • May 26, 2023

Normalize the conversation around mental well-being, from the top down

KPMG’s head of talent and culture offers three pillars for equipping managers and all employees with resources to manage mental well-being.

By Sandy Torchia • May 26, 2023

WeWork CFO follows CEO out the door

Andre Fernandez’s swift exit marks the company’s fourth CFO transition since March 2020.

By Elizabeth Flood • May 25, 2023