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Hiring confidence shifts as US employers become more cautious
“These numbers tell a story of employers recalibrating,” said Bob Funk, Jr., CEO, president and chairman of Express Employment International.
By Carolyn Crist • July 28, 2025 -
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How hiring individuals with intellectual disabilities mutually benefits hotels, employees
Employers should consider offering job coaches who provide on-the-job training and support and facilitate communication between staff and supervisors, researchers found.
By Noelle Mateer • July 28, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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1 in 5 companies say they’ve slashed DEI since Trump’s election
Half of the companies that have eliminated DEI say morale is down, and 1 in 5 say they’ve seen an increase in reports of discrimination and bias.
By Ginger Christ • July 28, 2025 -
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HR professionals are confident about managing change — but past efforts haunt them
“Intentional, inclusive strategies can dramatically improve the odds of successful change adoption — and the confidence that comes with it,” a researcher at The Conference Board said.
By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2025 -
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TD to require execs in office 4 days a week in October
Nonexecutive employees will follow in November, the bank said, subject to space availability. With the move, Canada’s four largest lenders have instituted 4-day in-office requirements this fall.
By Dan Ennis • July 25, 2025 -
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US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds
HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention.
By Carolyn Crist • July 25, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: The last time the federal minimum wage was raised
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who hide when they take mental health days.
By Ginger Christ • July 24, 2025 -
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With the hidden costs of sick days, workers say they lie about taking time off
A culture of secrecy around mental health at work can lead workers to exaggerate physical symptoms to justify taking time off, a recent report found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2025 -
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Job candidates distort skills if they believe AI is assessing them, report finds
Research showing that people strategically adjust their behavior in line with what they think AI prioritizes could have significant implications for the hiring process.
By Laurel Kalser • July 24, 2025 -
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1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market
Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2025 -
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Office workstations could get even smaller, survey finds
Employers — along with their human resource departments — have been challenged with how to find the right office setup since the pandemic accelerated the popularity of remote and hybrid work.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 22, 2025 -
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Do workforce development programs bridge the skills gap? Researchers say yes.
Typically, these programs operate with explicit goals of upskilling a state’s workforce, especially in transferable skills that could apply across employers, a report found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 22, 2025 -
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Hiring is in ‘an AI doom loop,’ Greenhouse CEO says
As AI use has skyrocketed, more than a quarter of candidates said it’s even harder to stand out, and nearly a third have claimed AI skills they don’t have, a survey found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 22, 2025 -
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Walmart cuts market coordinator role
The mass retailer is eliminating the position, which supported its market managers, and also plans to take a more tailored approach to staffing its training centers.
By Dani James • July 21, 2025 -
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2 in 5 workers say personal social media use poses a career risk
At the same time, some workers said social media has helped their own career, with opinions varying by generation.
By Carolyn Crist • July 21, 2025 -
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Driven by finances, more workers join the job hunt
Job seekers generally remain optimistic but report higher levels of mental fatigue related to the hiring process, CompTIA found.
By Carolyn Crist • July 21, 2025 -
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George Mason University faces federal probe into hiring and promotion practices
The U.S. Department of Justice said it aims to determine whether the school discriminates against employees based on sex and race.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 21, 2025 -
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58% of Gen Z workers say their job is a ‘situationship’
As job loyalty fades among younger workers, CFOs must evaluate how their organizations invest in and manage human capital.
By Adam Zaki • July 18, 2025 -
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In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success
HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says.
By Carolyn Crist • July 18, 2025 -
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Return-to-office orders drive attendance bump, but hybrid work tools remain crucial
Mandates are helping to increase attendance, but most office interactions still involve remote participants, meaning operators must remain diligent in implementing and measuring collaboration tools, experts say.
By Joe Burns • July 18, 2025 -
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Majority of workers feel uneasy taking time off, survey shows
Employees worry about work piling up, missing out on opportunities and being perceived as less committed.
By Carolyn Crist • July 18, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Companies aren’t being transparent about pay
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at their company are only performative.
By Ginger Christ • July 17, 2025 -
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AI-based salary research fuels inflated expectations, Payscale finds
Nearly half of employers noted an increase in turnover tied to salary conflicts in the past year, Payscale found.
By Ginger Christ • July 17, 2025 -
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In California, new car dealers look to apprenticeships to fill talent gaps
Across the industry, dealerships have reported shortages due to an aging workforce. The apprenticeship program is intended to attract the next generation of skilled workers.
By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025 -
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4 in 10 new hires say they second-guess their decision during onboarding
More than half of employees said their onboarding overly focused on administrative tasks, often overshadowing job readiness.
By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025
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