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CHRO turnover on the decline, data shows
“This stability may indicate that organizations are opting to retain their CHROs to maintain continuity amid market volatility,” leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds said of its findings.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 6, 2024 -
White House launches cybersecurity hiring sprint to help fill 500,000 job openings
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. unveiled the program as part of an effort to fill a continued gap in cyber, technology and AI positions.
By David Jones • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Delmaine Donson via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop trends in employee retention
Employers remain focused on employee retention this year, aiming to improve employee satisfaction through a variety of initiatives.
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Job market continues to flatten, but no mass layoffs — yet
The “great waiting game” continues for both employees and employers, one ManpowerGroup executive said.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Election 2024
Amid political talk at work, employees say they want resources for psychological safety
Employers can facilitate open and respectful dialogue, as well as offer policies and resources to address employees’ concerns and needs, Randstad says.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Fed: Employers are holding on tight to existing employees
The latest Beige Book from the U.S. Federal Reserve paints a nuanced picture of the labor market.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 5, 2024 -
How companies communicate their AI strategies can influence public opinion
Most Americans don’t trust businesses to use AI responsibly, but transparency could help, a Gallup poll finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Almost 4 in 10 leaders admit to ‘fauxductivity,’ Workhuman finds
The phenomenon could be a symptom of poor culture, creating a toxic cycle of performative productivity and productivity anxiety.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Balancing AI tools with human talent remains challenging for most companies, report says
Businesses are investing in AI-enhanced HR systems, as well as upskilling employees on AI-related subjects, according to CompTIA.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 4, 2024 -
What’s your ‘AI persona’? 5 working types, explained
“People are not experiencing AI in the same way,” Christina Janzer, SVP of research and analytics at Slack, said — and that can inform how employers approach it.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report
Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from Mercer.
By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 3, 2024 -
When hiring budgets are tight, reskilling may help HR fill jobs
Reskilling current employees is a much more predictable model than the hit-or-miss tactic of recruiting for experience, one leader said.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 3, 2024 -
HR and employees don’t see eye to eye on engagement, SurveyMonkey says
Human resources teams are only as effective as their ability to collect authentic feedback, the firm said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Column // Employee ExperienceAn unofficial glossary of pandemic-era HR terms
Here are some of the neologisms that have been buzzing around our brains for the last few years.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Q&A
How Taco John’s CEO is developing a people-first culture
Heather Neary, who joined the chain earlier this year, is developing a culture of communication as the restaurant grows beyond its Midwestern roots.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 3, 2024 -
The shortest — and longest — hiring periods at major US employers
Getting hired at the FBI can take more than a month, according to new research.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Direct incentives to employers could boost hiring of people with criminal records
Millions of Americans with a criminal conviction are looking for jobs, and certain government incentives could increase employment chances, a new study shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 30, 2024 -
DEI progress on corporate boards may be slowing
Although most board directors say DEI continues to be a priority, operational rigor seems to be waning, a report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Double-checking work tops AI priorities among employees: report
Managers and workers are at odds over the primary application of the technology within business processes, Slingshot data found.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Jobs must be redesigned to align with evolving company needs, McLean & Co. says
Jobs aligned with organizational goals are associated with improved productivity, decreased turnover and better engagement, the report said.
By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 29, 2024 -
What does the CHRO need to know about cybersecurity?
“We have to stop looking at it as an IT problem,” said Justin Miller, associate professor of practice at the University of Tulsa.
By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says
The age of the labor force will play an important role in companies’ workforce development in coming years, the institute noted.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Generative AI adoption higher among younger workers, survey finds
Most tech pros say the technology only slightly impacts their work as a generational gap looms, according to a Dice survey.
By Roberto Torres • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Hospitality industry faces increased pressure over worker burnout, outdated training
More than half of front-line hospitality managers told Axonify their company doesn’t offer training to help well-being, engagement or motivation.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
Are your co-workers annoying — or downright toxic?
When experiencing annoying behavior from a co-worker, only 12% report the behavior to a manager or HR, a new survey showed.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Quiet vacations are making a splash — and may signal work-life imbalance
“The biggest problem for employers … is that their most engaged employees are more likely to work on vacation,” one expert said.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 26, 2024