Talent: Page 6

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    Fed: Employers are holding on tight to existing employees

    The latest Beige Book from the U.S. Federal Reserve paints a nuanced picture of the labor market.

    By • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Almost 4 in 10 leaders admit to ‘fauxductivity,’ Workhuman finds

    The phenomenon could be a symptom of poor culture, creating a toxic cycle of performative productivity and productivity anxiety.

    By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 5, 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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    How companies communicate their AI strategies can influence public opinion

    Most Americans don’t trust businesses to use AI responsibly, but transparency could help, a Gallup poll finds.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 5, 2024
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    What’s your ‘AI persona’? 5 working types, explained

    “People are not experiencing AI in the same way,” Christina Janzer, SVP of research and analytics at Slack, said — and that can inform how employers approach it.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Balancing AI tools with human talent remains challenging for most companies, report says

    Businesses are investing in AI-enhanced HR systems, as well as upskilling employees on AI-related subjects, according to CompTIA.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Healthcare labor shortage predicted by 2028, with uneven state impacts: report

    Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from Mercer.

    By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 3, 2024
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    When hiring budgets are tight, reskilling may help HR fill jobs

    Reskilling current employees is a much more predictable model than the hit-or-miss tactic of recruiting for experience, one leader said.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    HR and employees don’t see eye to eye on engagement, SurveyMonkey says

    Human resources teams are only as effective as their ability to collect authentic feedback, the firm said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Column // Employee Experience

    An unofficial glossary of pandemic-era HR terms

    Here are some of the neologisms that have been buzzing around our brains for the last few years.

    By • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Q&A

    How Taco John’s CEO is developing a people-first culture

    Heather Neary, who joined the chain earlier this year, is developing a culture of communication as the restaurant grows beyond its Midwestern roots.

    By Julie Littman • Sept. 3, 2024
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    The shortest — and longest — hiring periods at major US employers

    Getting hired at the FBI can take more than a month, according to new research.

    By • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Direct incentives to employers could boost hiring of people with criminal records

    Millions of Americans with a criminal conviction are looking for jobs, and certain government incentives could increase employment chances, a new study shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 30, 2024
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    DEI progress on corporate boards may be slowing

    Although most board directors say DEI continues to be a priority, operational rigor seems to be waning, a report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Double-checking work tops AI priorities among employees: report

    Managers and workers are at odds over the primary application of the technology within business processes, Slingshot data found.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 30, 2024
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    What does the CHRO need to know about cybersecurity?

    “We have to stop looking at it as an IT problem,” said Justin Miller, associate professor of practice at the University of Tulsa. 

    By Jen A. Miller • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Jobs must be redesigned to align with evolving company needs, McLean & Co. says

    Jobs aligned with organizational goals are associated with improved productivity, decreased turnover and better engagement, the report said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says

    The age of the labor force will play an important role in companies’ workforce development in coming years, the institute noted.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Generative AI adoption higher among younger workers, survey finds

    Most tech pros say the technology only slightly impacts their work as a generational gap looms, according to a Dice survey.

    By Roberto Torres • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Hospitality industry faces increased pressure over worker burnout, outdated training

    More than half of front-line hospitality managers told Axonify their company doesn’t offer training to help well-being, engagement or motivation.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Column // Happy Hour

    Are your co-workers annoying — or downright toxic?

    When experiencing annoying behavior from a co-worker, only 12% report the behavior to a manager or HR, a new survey showed.

    By • Aug. 27, 2024
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    Quiet vacations are making a splash — and may signal work-life imbalance

    “The biggest problem for employers … is that their most engaged employees are more likely to work on vacation,” one expert said.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024
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    What actually motivates employees to perform? Clarity, one report says.

    Consistency and simplicity win when it comes to goals and assessment, as well as updates throughout the year, a McKinsey report found.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 26, 2024
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    A leadership exodus looms as HR leaders consider leaving their jobs

    Senior leaders should act now to prepare for potential HR attrition during the next 12 months, a report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 23, 2024
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    UNC Charlotte shutters its 3 DEI offices amid demand for ‘neutrality’

    The move comes a year after the U.S. Supreme Court held that UNC’s race-conscious admissions policies were unconstitutional.

    By • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Target CFO says generative AI tool is boosting worker efficiency

    The chatbot, which helps Target’s team members resolve on-the-job challenges, is making it easier to assist customers, CFO Michael Fiddelke said. 

    By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 23, 2024