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    Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills

    Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Hiring managers are fielding questions about DEI and want employers to take a stand, survey finds

    The findings come in a year when some corporations have scaled back — or in some instances, gutted — their DEI programs.

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Top trends in talent acquisition

    AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO

    United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”

    By • Oct. 29, 2024
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    Assess character alongside competency for hiring and promoting, MIT Sloan report says

    Evaluating character can lead to greater returns, more effective leadership, greater psychological safety and better engagement, the report noted.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2024
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    How do candidates choose between organizations? Good interviews, Gallup says.

    Candidates are constantly evaluating a company’s culture throughout the hiring process, the firm explained.

    By • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Feds put employers on notice regarding ‘black box’ AI scores

    Employers must obtain worker consent to use surveillance tools, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday.

    By • Oct. 25, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: Retailers stock up on staff for holiday surge

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how retailers plan to meet labor demands this holiday season.

    By • Oct. 24, 2024
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    The key to an effective succession plan? Good communication, McLean says

    Succession conversations matter because without them, candidates feel ill-prepared for their target roles, McLean & Co.’s HR experts noted.

    By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 24, 2024
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    Job seekers show increased interest in part-time seasonal work, especially in retail

    Both employers and job candidates are preparing for the upcoming holiday shopping season, though job seeker demand is outweighing job posts so far.

    By Carolyn Christ • Oct. 24, 2024
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    DOL guidelines for workplace AI center on employee needs, job quality

    The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.

    By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Despite improved workplace culture, tech workers still eye the door

    Many tech professionals plan to quit in the next year even though they are the most likely group to recommend their employers, according to EY.

    By Roberto Torres • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Gen Z workers are turning to side hustles to build career skills

    Workers want to prepare for the future while also reducing their financial pressure, Quicken said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Holiday hiring hurdles have retailers banking on cross-training, incentives

    Fewer employers plan to hire seasonal help this year, and labor shortages are at least partly to blame.

    By • Oct. 23, 2024
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    Manager development a top priority for HR in 2025, Gartner says

    Many HR leaders surveyed said their leaders are “not equipped to lead change.”

    By • Oct. 22, 2024
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    House Democrats call on CEOs to support DEI amid increasing policy rollbacks

    A group of 49 Congressional Democrats is urging senior executives of Fortune 1,000 companies to “reject division” and continue backing programs that boost diversity, equity and inclusion.

    By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 22, 2024
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    FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit

    This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.

    By • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Employers must prepare workers for AI-driven future of work, report says

    AI-based tools may improve efficiency, but many workers still need training as well as support around job security concerns, Adecco said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 21, 2024
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    Tech talent say they’re job hunting amid concerns about layoffs

    Tech job seekers named benefits as their top priority, including flexible scheduling, four-day workweeks and career development, Indeed said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 18, 2024
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    How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge

    The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.

    By Brett Dworski • Oct. 18, 2024
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    An untethered workforce is the future, EY says

    Instead of a traditional focus on rewards and workplaces, future talent strategies will need to emphasize agile skill building and hybrid culture, according to a report.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2024
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    Double down on engagement before turnover picks up, consultant urges

    After several quarters of declining attrition, Eagle Hill says more workers may leave their jobs in early 2025. 

    By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 17, 2024
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    How HR can reduce barriers for Latinas in the workplace

    As companies invest less in women at work, women of color — particularly Latinas — may be left by the wayside.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Skilled trades gain traction with Gen Z: report

    Social media influence and the potential for greater economic security might be behind the growth, according to the report from home services app Thumbtack. 

    By Benton Graham • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Skills shortage persists in cybersecurity despite decade of hiring

    The cybersecurity workforce has grown each year since 2013, yet hundreds of thousands of more workers are needed to close current supply gaps.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Union election petitions spike

    NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.

    By • Oct. 16, 2024