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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 -
Title VII turns 60
Why the Supreme Court’s ruling in Bostock was just the beginning for LGBTQ+ workplace rights
The decision and its effects show how Title VII — a law that touches the lives of all workers — continues to grow and change.
By Jen A. Miller • June 26, 2024 -
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 -
Cyber, AI and data dominate upskilling priorities, study finds
The three categories align with the positions businesses are having the greatest difficulty filling, according to the report.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 25, 2024 -
SHRM24
Where talent acquisition processes fail — and how to fix them
The hiring process at many companies is based in “a very traditional HR way of thinking,” SHRM speaker Tim Sackett said.
By Kathryn Moody • June 24, 2024 -
Target to roll out generative AI chatbot for store employees
The new tool, dubbed Store Companion, is designed to answer on-the-job process questions and support store operations.
By Nate Delesline III • June 24, 2024 -
Don’t request feedback only to ignore it, report reminds employers
While many employers now understand the importance of listening to workers, McLean & Co. said, employees still say they don’t feel heard.
By Kathryn Moody • June 24, 2024 -
Job seekers say they’re focused on pay, job security
Workers also are prioritizing engagement, meaning managers should foster a supportive and collaborative environment, research suggests.
By Carolyn Crist • June 24, 2024 -
As LGBTQ+ allyship at work grows, persistent challenges remain
LGBTQ+ workers point to a need for genuine allyship and present a clear call to action for employers nationwide, Randstad said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 21, 2024 -
Column
New York nonprofit develops hundreds of trade careers annually
The Andromeda Community Initiative helps train, place and develop careers for underrepresented groups, especially communities of color, in New York City.
By Zachary Phillips • June 21, 2024 -
Bad managers make employees feel less valued, SHRM research says
In comparison, workers who reported having a highly effective manager were more than twice as likely to feel a deep sense of commitment to their employer.
By Laurel Kalser • June 20, 2024 -
HR leaders say recruiting and retaining workers seems easier in 2024
Flexible work arrangements have improved job satisfaction, while on-site mandates have driven some employees away, one survey said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 20, 2024 -
5 upskilling takeaways from Gallup’s World of Work event
Soft skills are “soft, until you don’t have them,” Chike Aguh, senior advisor of Harvard University’s Project on Workforce, said. “Then it’s hard.”
By Caroline Colvin • June 18, 2024 -
More than half of workers say they’re ready for reskilling amid AI advances
Job security and career development rank higher on workers’ preference lists compared to a few years ago, according to Boston Consulting Group.
By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 2024 -
Confusion over workplace etiquette makes employees unsure how to act, survey says
Authenticity, or allowing employees to bring their full selves to work, is a key part of building a strong workplace culture, but some topics remain fraught.
By Kathryn Moody • June 18, 2024 -
Employee skill growth is too slow — and it may drive some managers to quit, survey says
The tech skills gap has troubled employers for years, a problem that the emergence of AI has only worsened.
By Kathryn Moody • June 17, 2024 -
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The dos and don’ts of appreciation: How companies can foster a people-focused workplace
As burnout and stress remain a constant in American workplaces, it’s time for business leaders to rethink their approach to employee wellbeing.
June 17, 2024 -
Gender diversity momentum stalls across U.S. corporate boards on Russell 3000
At the current rate, gender parity and 20% women of color representation on boards won’t occur until 2045, a report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • June 14, 2024 -
Disconnect persists in perception of trans support at work
Although transgender rights and inclusivity have improved in some ways during the past year, more needs to be done, workers told Monster.
By Carolyn Crist • June 14, 2024 -
Human capital renaissance: ServiceNow CPO on AI, workplace well-being and the war for talent
AI at work is undeniably making waves: It’s time to embrace it, Jacqui Canney says.
By Caroline Colvin • June 13, 2024 -
Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?
Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
By Laurel Kalser • June 13, 2024 -
Opinion
The US has a severe labor shortage. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit can help.
Today’s economic climate presents a unique bipartisan opportunity to rethink and strengthen the country’s approach to workforce development, writes Misty Chally of the Critical Labor Coalition.
By Misty Chally • June 13, 2024 -
How fostering DEI can improve safety and reduce workplace injury risks
Thinking about workplace design can help accommodate workers with different abilities, body types and cultural preferences, according to the National Safety Council.
By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2024 -
1 in 4 executives say they hoped for turnover with return-to-work policies
Some managers surveyed by BambooHR also said they believed their organization conducted layoffs because fewer workers quit in the RTO transition than expected.
By Carolyn Crist • June 12, 2024 -
As AI skill demands rise, employers must figure out what they actually need: report
Employers need to understand which proficiencies their workforce has and what gaps are actually present, Info-Tech Research Group said.
By Kathryn Moody • June 11, 2024 -
DEI success ultimately stems from strong CEO leadership, survey indicates
While acknowledging the increased pushback regarding DEI programs, Black executives noted the importance of sustaining their initiatives.
By Carolyn Crist • June 11, 2024