Talent: Page 10


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    Employees are staying put — and HR leaders can embrace it

    Companies shouldn’t “rest on their laurels” while turnover is low, one CHRO told HR Dive.

    By July 12, 2024
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    Leisure and hospitality top list of industries with highest quit rates in US

    Leaders in industries with high attrition can evaluate factors that may lead to turnover, such as burnout and culture, experts said.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 12, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top trends in employee engagement

    Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

    By HR Dive staff
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    Managers may be key to addressing front-line turnover, skill gaps

    Those in the middle can help executives gain insights to improve efficiencies, trust and loyalty across an organization.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 11, 2024
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    Financial pressure, flexibility drive college students to work temp jobs, survey finds

    The trend may fill a talent gap for employers whose business needs may fluctuate in the current market, Indeed Flex executives said.

    By Laurel Kalser • July 11, 2024
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    Unconventional paths to HR: From waitress to people leader

    Two HR professionals share their winding paths into the field — and why mixed backgrounds do the profession a lot of good.

    By July 10, 2024
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    Nearly half of HR professionals are new to their role, report shows

    C-suite executives said they see HR as the owner of leadership development and cited a “lack of HR support” as a top reason for ineffective management.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2024
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    AI at work

    AI monitoring for productivity can backfire, Cornell researchers find

    Employers are more likely to gain buy-in if AI is there to assist, not judge.

    By July 9, 2024
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    Despite added jobs, hotel employment lags pre-pandemic levels

    Hotel employment lags pre-pandemic levels “despite near-record high wages and expanding workplace benefits and flexibility,” one executive said.

    By Noelle Mateer • July 9, 2024
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    US employers and workers say they face a major skills development disconnect

    Although employees want to learn and employers know it’s useful, there’s still a gap in L&D uptake, a survey says.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 9, 2024
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    Applicants hate when job ads lack a salary range or potential for remote work, survey shows

    As the “big stay” continues, employers must level up their hiring strategies to attract top talent, Robert Half says.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 9, 2024
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    HR leaders have a responsibility to be trauma-informed, McLean says

    Educating stakeholders on trauma awareness allows for a “continuation of learning,” McLean & Co.’s director of HR research said.

    By Laurel Kalser • July 8, 2024
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    Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover

    Although retention continues to improve overall, employee experience and productivity may still need help.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 3, 2024
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    Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates

    Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 3, 2024
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    The managers aren’t all right: Why those in the middle have the lowest well-being ratings

    Sandwiched between the needs of direct reports and the demands from senior leaders, managers say they feel squeezed and stressed.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 2, 2024
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    Monster, CareerBuilder to combine

    Assuming the agreement receives regulatory approval, the combination should occur in the third quarter of the year, the companies said.

    By July 2, 2024
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    NLRB files for injunction against Lucid

    The agency claims the EV maker unlawfully discharged two employees during a UAW campaign.

    By Haley Cawthon • July 2, 2024
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    Compass Coffee responds to union drive with mass hiring

    The union plans to challenge the voter eligibility of scores of workers the Washington, D.C.-based chain added to its roster ahead of a scheduled mid-July election.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 1, 2024
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    AI at work

    Employers favor AI talent with master’s degrees, job posts indicate

    Three-quarters of employers seek AI-savvy candidates with graduate-level credentials, according to a review of job listings by National University.

    By Roberto Torres • July 1, 2024
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    Part-time positions increase, while full-time roles remain flat, Indeed data shows

    Employers may be offering more flexible options or requiring fewer full-time roles due to a cooling labor market.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 1, 2024
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    The appreciation playbook: Reassessing employee needs, level by level

    Continuously updating and tailoring offerings to fit a unique workforce is crucial to keeping benefits effective, relevant and useful for employees.

    July 1, 2024
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    Why employees resist welcoming trans co-workers

    Ben Greene spoke to a SHRM audience about the barriers to trans inclusion in the workplace.

    By June 27, 2024
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    Leaders face pressure to bring value to workers, survey finds

    “Human sustainability” may benefit both employees and businesses, according to a Deloitte and Workplace Intelligence survey.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 27, 2024
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    Questions not to ask during an interview — and what to ask instead

    Employers often fail to train hiring managers on interviewing, despite its importance, one expert said.

    By June 26, 2024
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    DEI faces ‘delicate and uncomfortable environment,’ SHRM panelists say

    Backlash bolstered by the U.S. Supreme Court's college admissions decision is seemingly in tension with diversity’s business case and the country’s shifting dynamics, speakers observed.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 26, 2024
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    The ultimate team players: Why one company makes room for Olympic rowers

    There’s a war for talent, according to Broadridge Financial Solutions’ president; “We have to show that we can meet our associates where their situations are.”

    By Jen A. Miller • June 26, 2024