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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 -
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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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 -
Why is the gender pay gap widening in STEM?
While the reasons for the gap remain stubborn problems, Adzuna hypothesizes that this specific issue is a result of the pandemic.
By Jen A. Miller • May 28, 2024 -
Sponsored by Quickbooks
Are you losing your top talent? Try these 5 proven retention strategies
Retaining talent is more than a cost-saving measure, it’s also a strategy for building a competitive advantage.
By Sandy Edwards, Head of Mid-Market Product, Intuit QuickBooks • May 28, 2024 -
Sponsored by Per Scholas
Building diverse teams: How to overcome the 3 most common barriers
Find out how to overcome three critical challenges executives face in pursuit of building more diverse teams.
May 28, 2024 -
Less than a third of job postings require years of experience, Indeed says
The decline has occurred across sectors, particularly high-wage jobs and those with high education requirements.
By Carolyn Crist • May 24, 2024 -
Ex-Citi employee was fired for refusing to fudge data to OCC, she says
Kathleen Martin said the pressure came from Anand Selva “almost as soon as he got promoted” to chief operating officer last year. The bank denies the allegations.
By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 24, 2024 -
How to get employees ahead of the AI learning curve
Leaders need to ensure they’re offering opportunities for employees to experiment with AI before the technology goes “prime time,” one CFO said.
By Grace Noto • May 24, 2024 -
‘Robot-phobia’ could worsen labor shortages in hospitality
Workers who fear being replaced by a robot are more likely to report stress and thoughts of quitting.
By Carolyn Crist • May 23, 2024 -
Employees are staying put — but how long will that last?
Employers can put themselves in a stronger position to retain people when the next “inevitable” talent reshuffling occurs, LinkedIn’s COO said.
By Laurel Kalser • May 23, 2024 -
Employers appear more likely to offer interviews, higher pay to those with AI skills, study says
Skills gaps continue to drive up competition for AI-related talent, boosting the importance of reskilling and upskilling.
By Carolyn Crist • May 22, 2024 -
What’s the cost of the IT skills gap? One analysis says $5.5 trillion by 2026
However, AI coding and workforce training capabilities could trim as much as $1 trillion from the losses by 2027, according to IDC researcher Gina Smith.
By Matt Ashare • May 22, 2024 -
As leaders push AI adoption, workers are feeling strained, CEOs say
Senior executives should lead their people through AI-related changes and build a cultural mindset of innovation, collaboration and reskilling, an IBM report says.
By Carolyn Crist • May 21, 2024 -
Column
Boiled oceans and strategic staircases: Corporate jargon that workers hate
Using corporate jargon risks alienating peers — and can just be downright annoying.
By Ginger Christ • May 21, 2024 -
5 employment law trackers for HR leaders to bookmark
The spread of state and local laws affecting employment may be one of HR’s biggest challenges. But there are tools to help.
By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2024 -
Most leaders mistakenly believe employees are highly engaged and loyal
A report from Right Management reveals an “alarming” employee-employer disconnect on worker satisfaction and engagement.
By Carolyn Crist • May 20, 2024 -
Making space: How employers are complying with the PUMP Act, one year later
Pumping at work can be a burden for employees. Here’s how companies are easing the load — and going beyond the bare minimum.
By Caroline Colvin • May 17, 2024 -
AI could perform more than half of HR assistant tasks by 2032, report says
“Talent should use this moment as a springboard to expand their capabilities, try new roles and become more versatile,” Cognizant’s chief people officer said.
By Carolyn Crist • May 17, 2024 -
Lego links employee compensation to decarbonization goals
The company said it established these performance metrics to motivate employees “to help make a positive impact” as it aims to reduce emissions.
By Zoya Mirza • May 17, 2024 -
RTO mandates push senior leaders to join direct competitors, study says
Despite markedly different approaches at SpaceX, Microsoft and Apple, researchers estimated “nearly identical effects for all three companies.”
By Laurel Kalser • May 16, 2024 -
Opinion
HR is uniquely positioned to elevate employer branding
Decide what you want to be known for and then tell your story, writes Orlando Ashford, chief people officer of Fanatics.
By Orlando Ashford • May 16, 2024 -
NLRB judges rule Starbucks participated in unfair labor practices in 2 cases
In one case, an NLRB judge found Starbucks fired a shift supervisor for closing a store early over staffing issues, which is a protected union activity.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 15, 2024