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Employers unsatisfied with performance management programs: WTW
But there are actions employers can take, starting with training, enabling and equipping managers to effectively evaluate performance.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2022 -
Layoffs on the horizon? Consider transfers instead, consultancy says
Such moves can not only position an employer for a strong recovery but also protect its public image, McLean and Company said.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 20, 2022 -
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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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More deskless workers consider leaving, many citing emotional issues
Fair treatment, respect and feeling valued factored heavily into respondents’ decisions, according to Boston Consulting Group.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2022 -
Meeting data links employee attendance to retention
Employees who would later depart were in 46% fewer one-on-one meetings than those who remained, according to Vyopta data.
By Roberto Torres • Dec. 20, 2022 -
Is the metaverse the answer to hybrid work’s engagement problem?
VR, AR and similar technologies hold promise, but specific workplace integrations are “fairly exotic” at present, one analyst told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022 -
MIT: Employees want support from managers in times of uncertainty
The research by two Claremont Graduate University researchers comes amid layoffs and a precarious economic situation.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022 -
The unspoken crisis in men’s mental health — and how employers can help
For many men, the traditional approach is not working, one expert told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 16, 2022 -
As market volatility tests DEI commitments, some remain laser-focused on equitable hiring, pay
Employers upped their interview requests to underrepresented candidates and made a substantial number of offers this year, a Hired report reveals.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 16, 2022 -
Representation means more than just hiring Black workers, panelists say
In 2022, the Fortune 500 has six Black CEOs.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 16, 2022 -
Indeed: Employees remain chipper despite layoffs
All the work HR has been doing to attract and retain talent may now be paying dividends.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Layoffs plague housing industry, bringing talent dilemmas
The National Association of Home Builders’ chief economist added nuance to the staff reduction trends.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Washington Post, CNN, Buzzfeed layoffs: What HR pros can learn
The ongoing wave of layoffs in tech, media and finance provide a case study for HR across industries.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Hiring managers say pandemic-driven remote work is here to stay
Flexible work options are not always feasible, but if an employer can offer them without risking productivity, it may be wise to do so, sources say.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 15, 2022 -
NYC delays enforcement of AI in hiring law to April 2023
Many prominent HR stakeholders have submitted public comments asking for clarification on the regs.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 14, 2022 -
How can managers prevent burnout? Center equity, Gallup says
With Black workers, in particular, a sense of employer respect was found to be key in retention.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 14, 2022 -
University of Texas, Google team up on career training for students
As companies look to find workers with the skills needed for their industries, many are working with universities to train students and connect them to jobs.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Employers need to collaborate more closely with educators, research says
While employers complain they can’t find the right talent, students come out of the community college system unable to find employment.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Being closer to your boss can spark creativity, study says
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences suggests a return to in-person work for R&D professionals, but also highlights continued tension in the hybrid work debate.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 13, 2022 -
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to offer HR apprenticeships
The new apprenticeship aims to teach students the tech skills needed for HR positions.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Employees fall into 2 working types. Knowing their preferences can prevent burnout.
A Gallup survey of workers found a dead-even split between “splitters” and “blenders.”
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Why workers fail to wear safety gear — and how HR can fix that
At one facility, employees’ children made artwork for display “to remind people this is why we are safe.”
By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Mercer: Workers will continue to inform benefit offerings into 2023
In 2022, employer benefit strategy was driven by employee demand and the desire to attract new hires. Next year’s benefits landscape will likely be the same.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Why HR may want to stop calling workers ‘resources’
In its research, Gartner proposed a “human-centric” approach to work, which includes flexible work, strong collaboration and empathy-based management.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Americans turn to side hustles to combat inflation, recession
The majority of workers surveyed said they'd witnessed employers undertake cost-cutting measures in response to the economy.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 9, 2022 -
Hilton’s CHRO on how purpose drives the company’s HR strategy
The company’s leaders see its mission as “holy,” Hilton’s executive VP and CHRO said at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Forward summit.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 9, 2022