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

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A deep dive on mental health at work

There are myraid factors that affect an individual employee’s mental health, but some trends have emerged in recent months.

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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

Study: Liability in hiring people with conviction records is lower than believed

That liability is “virtually non-existent” for some jobs, opening up pathways for formerly incarcerated people and those with conviction records, the Legal Action Center said. 

By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 2023

Half of the most-clicked phishing emails contain HR-related subject lines

HR leaders should be aware of how workplace-related phishing messages pique employee interest, a new report indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • July 31, 2023

Upskilling may be the answer to hiring and engagement woes

Nearly a quarter of U.S. employers say they're facing a major skills gap in their company, according to a Salary.com report.

By Carolyn Crist • July 28, 2023

Former Navy pilot values ‘chain of command’ at his construction firm

David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.

By Zachary Phillips • July 28, 2023

Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits

Donny Lau’s exit to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2023

Walmart partners with Khan Academy on financial literacy course for employees

The free virtual course includes training on personal finance skills and financial wellness, which have been in demand by employees generally.

By Carolyn Crist • July 27, 2023

Workers say surveillance makes them less productive — if they even know about it

While employers have sought surveillance to improve remote productivity, various studies and surveys indicate that such monitoring could be counterproductive.

By Kathryn Moody • July 26, 2023

In rebounding M&A market, HR needs a strategic approach to integrate workplace cultures

Organizational culture has become a significant consideration for employees choosing where they want to work, and M&A can disrupt that, a new McLean report advises.

By Laurel Kalser • July 26, 2023

How the restaurant industry is leading the skills-based revolution

The industry’s skills-based culture is about more than ethos, writes David Faro of the National Restaurant Association.

By David Faro • July 25, 2023

Payscale: Most US employers support a federal minimum wage hike

Minimum wage discussions may come to the forefront again during next year’s presidential campaign.

By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2023

US workers report anxiety and stress over unprepared first-time managers

In many cases, the unpreparedness is due to lack of training and upskilling, a new report indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2023

Engaging Gen Z in the workplace in 2023 and beyond

Gen Zers grew up amid economic uncertainty and a global pandemic, but they are eager to learn. These are strategies to better connect with this growing segment of the workforce.

July 24, 2023

USCIS announces new Form I-9, will allow permanent remote review for E-Verify users

The new Form I-9 became available for use Aug. 1.

By Ryan Golden • Updated July 24, 2023

By the next decade, 25% of US workforce may be 55 or older

Employers can prepare for an aging workforce by developing programs that effectively recruit, reskill and integrate older workers, a Bain & Co. report says.

By Laurel Kalser • July 20, 2023

Employee attraction and retention efforts need more emotional intelligence, study shows

The Integrated Benefits Institute report comes as employers still struggle with expensive turnover.

By Carolyn Crist • July 20, 2023

Tyson Foods to subsidize employees’ child care at new facility

The new child care site will offer care to more than 100 children, reflecting ongoing efforts by employers to offer more holistic benefits to workers.

By Ginger Christ • July 19, 2023

Negative gender stereotypes persist at work, survey shows

About 2 in 5 gender noncomforming workers say they’ve been told they make their colleagues uncomfortable due to their gender identity, Coqual found.

By Carolyn Crist • July 19, 2023

How incomplete benefits packages ‘rob’ workplaces of talent

A potentially underrated benefits strategy: Employers can identify which factors are driving women from the workforce and seek to retain them accordingly.

By Caroline Colvin • July 18, 2023

Glassdoor adds anonymous company-specific communities

The change comes as more employees express a desire for better communication and clearer expectations at work.

By Kathryn Moody • July 18, 2023

CFOs warm to outsourcing

Hiring outside firms to fill more specialized roles can help reduce some of the responsibilities that are being heaped on finance chiefs’ shoulders. 

By Grace Noto • July 17, 2023

GOP leaders warn companies against race-conscious practices in light of Supreme Court ruling

Attorneys general called race-conscious hiring and promotions "overt and pervasive racial discrimination" in a letter to Fortune 100 CEOs.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 17, 2023

Embrace age diversity for a knowledgeable, innovative workforce

Age discrimination continues to cast a shadow over the workplace, hindering the full potential of older workers, writes Nancy Hammervik, chief solutions officer at CompTIA. 

By Nancy Hammervik • July 17, 2023