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Column // Happy Hour
The most magical Zoom meeting on Earth: Remote workers share the most unique places they’ve logged in
From “quiet vacationing” to becoming digital nomads, remote workers are leaving the kitchen table behind in favor of palm trees or Disney World.
By Ginger Christ • June 11, 2024 -
Moelis puts banker on leave after video of him punching a woman goes viral
A banker that social media users identified as the assailant in a Brooklyn street incident emphasized empathy and “staying away from toxic people” on a podcast last year.
By Dan Ennis • June 10, 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.
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By the numbers
7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations
2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.
By Kate Tornone • June 10, 2024 -
Site-specific training content can boost front-line worker performance, survey says
Accuracy and consistency in a training reinforcement program may especially help manufacturers and warehouses maintain quality and improve retention.
By Carolyn Crist • June 10, 2024 -
DEI backlash won’t halt workplace initiatives, most leaders say
Nearly all leaders said they believe DEI is important for its positive impact on recruiting, hiring and retention, a survey finds.
By Carolyn Crist • June 7, 2024 -
Quiet vacationing: What’s this summer work trend?
The workers who are afraid of taking PTO have come up with a complicated solution to their anxieties.
By Caroline Colvin • June 6, 2024 -
Job ads turn to skills, pay transparency
Candidates are critical when companies only adhere to the letter of the law and not the spirit, a report showed.
By Ginger Christ • June 6, 2024 -
Inclusive language improves employee experience and retention, report says
Organizations that don’t prioritize inclusive language in their communications send the message that they don’t prioritize belonging, McLean & Co. said.
By Laurel Kalser • June 6, 2024 -
Older workers make up more of the workforce, EBRI says
Employers need to understand the changing demographic characteristics of the older workforce to better design employee benefit plans, an EBRI director said.
By Caroline Colvin • June 5, 2024 -
ACLU asks FTC to probe Aon AI employment assessment tools for bias
The organization also wants the agency to block the company from making allegedly deceptive claims in its marketing and to pause the sale of the tests.
By Robert Freedman • June 5, 2024 -
Lack of LGBTQ+ support turns talent away, Indeed says
Almost one-third of LGBTQ+ workers — and 50% of trans workers — have refused to apply to a job due to a perceived lack of support.
By Caroline Colvin • June 5, 2024 -
When the grass isn’t greener: Employees say they’re staying put for now
Pay, stability and benefits are top drivers of both talent attraction and retention, according to WTW research.
By Carolyn Crist • June 5, 2024 -
Work-based youth learning programs can augment talent development strategies, report says
Employers say they struggle to fund internships and design appropriate workloads, however.
By Carolyn Crist • June 4, 2024 -
LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says
Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries.
By Kathryn Moody • June 4, 2024 -
3 questions job applicants say they want to be asked
In general, candidates favor questions with positive framing and that focus on skills, according to Yoh survey results.
By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2024 -
Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2024 -
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The value of appreciating your people
With burnout becoming more common at work, how can you improve workplace well-being?
June 3, 2024 -
In a dynamic market, CHROs are guiding the C-suite
Internal mobility has become a priority at most organizations as companies focus on retention, according to an iCIMS report.
By Carolyn Crist • May 31, 2024 -
UN agency launches ESG metrics to measure workplace reproductive healthcare access
The UNFPA unveiled a slate of ESG indicators organizations can use to measure their performance across various sexual and reproductive issues being faced by their employees.
By Zoya Mirza • May 31, 2024 -
Despite driving out talent, companies continue RTO mandates
Per a Resume Builder survey, 70% of companies will increase or maintain in-person office days.
By Caroline Colvin • May 30, 2024 -
More than 40% of LGBTQ+ workers say they’ve faced prejudice at work
Leaders can create an inclusive environment by empowering employee-driven groups, developing a culture of respect and fostering authentic allyship.
By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2024 -
Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say
Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.
By Carolyn Crist • May 29, 2024 -
Kroger e-commerce center workers vote to join Teamsters
Drivers at a facility in Michigan are set to become the grocer's first fulfillment center employees to unionize.
By Sam Silverstein • May 29, 2024 -
Managers receive little feedback on their performance: Gallup
The firm also found managers’ lowest-rated behavior is the “coaching habit,” which it calls “among the best predictors of employee engagement Gallup has ever studied.”
By Emilie Shumway • May 28, 2024 -
Column
Welcome to United Franchise Group. A dream coach will now assist you.
The new HR position is responsible for helping tap into employees’ hopes and dreams — inside and outside of work.
By Ginger Christ • May 28, 2024