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1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market
Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2025 -
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Office workstations could get even smaller, survey finds
Employers — along with their human resource departments — have been challenged with how to find the right office setup since the pandemic accelerated the popularity of remote and hybrid work.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 22, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Do workforce development programs bridge the skills gap? Researchers say yes.
Typically, these programs operate with explicit goals of upskilling a state’s workforce, especially in transferable skills that could apply across employers, a report found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 22, 2025 -
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Hiring is in ‘an AI doom loop,’ Greenhouse CEO says
As AI use has skyrocketed, more than a quarter of candidates said it’s even harder to stand out, and nearly a third have claimed AI skills they don’t have, a survey found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 22, 2025 -
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Walmart cuts market coordinator role
The mass retailer is eliminating the position, which supported its market managers, and also plans to take a more tailored approach to staffing its training centers.
By Dani James • July 21, 2025 -
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2 in 5 workers say personal social media use poses a career risk
At the same time, some workers said social media has helped their own career, with opinions varying by generation.
By Carolyn Crist • July 21, 2025 -
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Driven by finances, more workers join the job hunt
Job seekers generally remain optimistic but report higher levels of mental fatigue related to the hiring process, CompTIA found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 21, 2025 -
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George Mason University faces federal probe into hiring and promotion practices
The U.S. Department of Justice said it aims to determine whether the school discriminates against employees based on sex and race.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 21, 2025 -
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58% of Gen Z workers say their job is a ‘situationship’
As job loyalty fades among younger workers, CFOs must evaluate how their organizations invest in and manage human capital.
By Adam Zaki • July 18, 2025 -
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In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success
HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says.
By Carolyn Crist • July 18, 2025 -
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Majority of workers feel uneasy taking time off, survey shows
Employees worry about work piling up, missing out on opportunities and being perceived as less committed.
By Carolyn Crist • July 18, 2025 -
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Return-to-office orders drive attendance bump, but hybrid work tools remain crucial
Mandates are helping to increase attendance, but most office interactions still involve remote participants, meaning operators must remain diligent in implementing and measuring collaboration tools, experts say.
By Joe Burns • July 18, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Companies aren’t being transparent about pay
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at their company are only performative.
By Ginger Christ • July 17, 2025 -
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AI-based salary research fuels inflated expectations, Payscale finds
Nearly half of employers noted an increase in turnover tied to salary conflicts in the past year, Payscale found.
By Ginger Christ • July 17, 2025 -
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In California, new car dealers look to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps
Across the industry, dealerships have reported shortages due to an aging workforce. The apprenticeship program is intended to attract the next generation of skilled workers.
By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025 -
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4 in 10 new hires say they second-guess their decision during onboarding
More than half of employees said their onboarding overly focused on administrative tasks, often overshadowing job readiness.
By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025 -
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Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds
Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 16, 2025 -
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Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows
Substance use occurs more often in blue-collar and service industry jobs, but comprehensive policies and supportive interventions can help, researchers said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 16, 2025 -
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Starbucks shifts to 4-day RTO for corporate employees
Starbucks won’t require individual workers to relocate, but new positions or lateral moves within the company will come with an in-person requirement.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 15, 2025 -
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AI may diminish demand for high-wage skills like data analysis, research finds
In contrast, skills requiring human interaction and coordination will grow in importance and likely command higher salaries, according to a Stanford study.
By Laurel Kalser • July 15, 2025 -
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Political conflict at work offers HR an opportunity to take the lead, expert says
Researcher Michael Sosnowski shares best practices around politically charged conversations, noting that HR alone can’t be responsible for handling workplace conflicts.
By Caroline Colvin • July 15, 2025 -
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Are misperceptions about higher education’s cost causing adults to skip college?
Around three-fourths of adults say college is unaffordable, though most “significantly” overestimated the cost of attendance, a recent survey found.
By Danielle McLean • July 14, 2025 -
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Nearly 1 in 3 employers plan to expand voluntary benefits by 2027
Quality-of-life products, such as pet insurance and employee perks programs, have increased in recent years and can improve employee satisfaction, Gallagher says.
By Carolyn Crist • July 14, 2025 -
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Employers report unchanged salary budgets, with increases flat at 3.5%
“Organizations are being more deliberate about how they allocate pay, where they focus investment and what outcomes they expect to drive,” a WTW director said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by PearsonFrom burnout to balance: Building resilience in high-risk roles
Chronic work stress can negatively impact individual employees and the organizations they serve. Here’s how you can help prevent burnout and build resilience in your workforce.
July 14, 2025
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