Talent: Page 2


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    Amazon employees decry 5-day RTO mandate

    Some Amazon workers said they’re thinking about looking for a new role elsewhere, though many tech workers believe competitors will follow soon.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 30, 2024
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    What to know about college recruiting right now

    While some students may prefer to connect with potential employers online, campus events are back in a big way, experts said.

    By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 30, 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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    Talent issues — not technology — make up half of manufacturers’ top challenges

    Efforts to recruit, retain and upskill workers present major challenges for manufacturing decision-makers. 

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Job seekers say they’re less likely to consume a brand after a negative hiring experience

    Clear communication can improve the application process for candidates, and AI may be able to assist, an iCIMS report noted.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Gen Z employees taking charge of their own work-life balance, survey finds

    “Younger workers are less likely to ask for permission, and are quietly rebelling against the ‘rise and grind’ values of previous generations,” SurveyMonkey wrote in a related post.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 26, 2024
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    How colleges can close the persistent wage gap

    Experts pointed to pay audits, pay transparency, standardizing promotions and improving workplaces as ways to tackle the issue.

    By Danielle McLean • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Labor market closer to pre-pandemic ‘normal’ — which could lead to steady 2025 salary budget growth, Mercer says

    The worker shortage in 2024’s final months is comparable to that of 2019, analysts said during a Sept. 18 webinar.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
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    Major companies keep hiring North Korean IT workers

    Dozens of Fortune 100 organizations have inadvertently hired workers from North Korea applying for remote jobs, Mandiant said.

    By Matt Kapko • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Organizational redesign can help companies adapt to market changes, report says

    An intentional organizational redesign process can also enhance employee experience and boost operational efficiency, according to McLean & Co.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024
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    ‘Human skills’ still outpace demand for AI skills, report says

    “Our report highlights the exponential rise of GenAI skills, but history suggests that, like past innovations, we may see these trends stabilize,” a head researcher said.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Companies are investing less time and money in women, research suggests

    McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Election 2024

    6 stories on worker ambivalence about politics at work

    The 2024 election season may be a dramatic one, but workers show little interest in bringing that tension to the office.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    False felony conviction on ADP background check tanked candidate’s job offer, suit alleges

    The company’s screening services have been the subject of several lawsuits in recent years.

    By Updated Sept. 24, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.

    Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2024
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    AI at work

    How do employees feel about AI?

    Employee sentiment about AI may be split along demographic lines, which could complicate matters for employers.

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Employers are pouring resources into EVPs — and workers may have no idea

    Most HR leaders responding to a Gartner survey said they aren’t doing a good job of communicating their employee value proposition internally.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 23, 2024
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    The AI divide: Who has access to skills training?

    Several studies have indicated that women tend to be more reluctant than men to use AI — and the explanations for this are myriad.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    Managers may be responsible for over 260 meetings a year — and they’re burned out

    Manager well-being can directly affect productivity, employee satisfaction and overall business success, a Top Workplaces analyst said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 20, 2024
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    This week in 5 numbers: Healthcare costs plague employees, employers

    Here’s a roundup of eye-catching numbers — including the amount health benefit costs are expected to rise next year.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    JPMorgan creates role to oversee junior bankers’ ‘well-being’: memo

    Ryland McClendon’s appointment comes amid a spike in concern over the workload and expectations of associates and analysts after a 35-year-old Bank of America banker died in May.

    By Rajashree Chakravarty • Sept. 19, 2024
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    ‘Largest labor shortage the country has ever seen’ looms, report warns

    HR should be open-minded about reaching as many applicants as possible and training new hires to make sure they have the skills for the job, a Lightcast study advises.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Salesforce offers free hands-on AI courses for everyone through 2025

    The company also announced it would hold quarterly AI-related upskilling opportunities for its employees.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Boeing freezes hiring amid strike

    The company is trying to conserve cash as it contends with the 33,000-worker strike that began Friday.

    By Sara Samora • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Early autonomy over AI can boost employee motivation, study says

    Combining early autonomy with incentive pay can create an environment where employees feel more engaged and learn faster, researchers found.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Generation Z employees are more willing to bend the rules to ‘get the job done,’ survey says

    Generational gaps in ethics and compliance could lead to unique challenges for companies with multi-generational workforces, a new report finds. 

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 17, 2024