Talent: Page 22

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    31% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z

    The COVID-19 pandemic affected the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills, ResumeBuilder’s chief career advisor said.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    Aerospace company pays $7.4M to settle no-poach suit tied to DOJ investigation

    The news represents the latest development in a nearly three-year-long dispute.

    By • Jan. 26, 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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    Deep Dive

    Warehouse employment keeps falling — and more layoffs loom

    Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.

    By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Employers rethink the office, eyeing flexible spaces and short-term leases

    Employers are now focusing on connection, collaboration and flexibility in physical work environments, a new report finds.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Half of employees rate companywide well-being support as average or poor

    In response, about a quarter of workers are looking for a new job, one report indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024
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    Union approval at a record high, despite falling membership rates

    Membership rates are declining, but “membership is growing in value,” a Gallup report indicated.

    By • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Q&A

    Construction misclassifies up to 20% of workers as ‘cost-saving mechanism,’ researcher says

    Paying workers off the books robs them of their benefits and hurts contractors who follow the rules by making them less competitive, said a Century Foundation researcher.

    By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Why the Harvard president scandal is a cautionary tale for HR pros

    HR plays a key role in ensuring the entire company follows company values — including leadership, one expert said.

    By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Employees ponder virtual, out-of-state jobs to avoid return-to-office mandates

    Now is the time to show employees internal mobility and career growth before they turn into job seekers, according to an iCIMS exec.

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 25, 2024
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    Tech positions take a tumble on Indeed’s best jobs ranking

    In 2023, tech dominated the company's rankings. But this year, just one IT role landed in the top 10.

    By Roberto Torres • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Kraft Heinz dips into generative AI with employee tool for data analysis

    The company is in pursuit of a familiar goal associated with generative AI adoption: expand data-driven insights to employees in real time. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 24, 2024
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    Opinion

    The 2024 HR playbook begins with people

    Embrace new expectations and immerse yourself in the employee experience to overcome the unique challenges 2024 will bring, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO. 

    By Becky Cantieri • Jan. 23, 2024
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    The HR industry outlook for 2024: Growth, with a side of AI

    HR pros will have a chance to put new skills to use, namely data analysis and AI management, in 2024. 

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Demand for green skills grows as companies focus on sustainability goals

    Organizations are ramping up their urgency around environmental commitments and increasing calls for skilled talent.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024
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    AI at work

    How AI can save HR time on the job, according to one practitioner

    Artificial intelligence — including generative AI like ChatGPT — has the potential to aid HR throughout the talent cycle.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
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    With fewer interruptions, remote workers engage in deeper work, research indicates

    Remote workers save nearly 62 hours each year by reducing the downtime that occurs after interruptions.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024
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    Q&A // 5 minutes with

    5 minutes with ViaPath Technologies’ CHRO

    To be successful, HR pros need to find the balance between employee and business needs, ViaPath Technologies' CHRO Jessica Artz told HR Dive.

    By • Jan. 22, 2024
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    A new sense of ambition: Workers voice interest in work-life balance, belonging over climbing the corporate ladder

    However, employees are more likely to stay put this year, even if their expectations aren’t met, a new report indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 22, 2024
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    Empathetic exits: How to avoid missteps during layoffs

    There’s rarely a good month for companies to lay off employees.

    Jan. 22, 2024
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    How companies can hire and train front-line workers this year

    More than half of manufacturers want to increase their front-line workforce in 2024. But what are these employees looking for in a job?

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Column // Happy Hour

    Bring your therapist to work day? No, it’s not a best practice.

    A boss disguised a personal therapy session as a business strategy meeting — a move a psychologist said amounted to “emotional blackmail.”

    By • Jan. 19, 2024
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    Generative AI adoption at work hasn’t yet led to productivity gains, report says

    Several barriers stand in the way, such as training current and future employees and quelling fears about job replacement, according to the Oliver Wyman Forum.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 19, 2024
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    By 2032, generative AI will significantly change half of all jobs, report says

    To maximize AI’s potential, businesses must bolster trust between themselves and their employees, according to research by Cognizant and Oxford Economics.

    By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 18, 2024
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    CEO optimism doubles as inflation, macroeconomic concerns recede

    At the same time, executives expect more pressure in coming years due to technology and climate developments, a PwC survey indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Executives report expanded DEI investment — but growing backlash

    Employers remain committed even amid the pushback, Littler experts said, though communication among C-suite members may need improvement.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024