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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.
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White House launches cybersecurity hiring sprint to help fill 500,000 job openings
National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. unveiled the program as part of an effort to fill a continued gap in cyber, technology and AI positions.
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This week in 5 numbers: Employers to evaluate worker experience, safety
Here’s a roundup of eye-catching numbers, from the percentage of workers uncomfortable providing feedback to HR to the growing Hispanic labor force.
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Aldi plans to raise pay, hire more than 13K new employees
The fast-growing discount grocer will raise its national average hourly pay for associates with starting wages for store and warehouse roles being raised to $18 and $23 per hour, respectively.
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Middle class workers fear outliving their retirement savings, report finds
Those surveyed said they faced competing financial priorities, including paying off debt and covering basic living expenses.
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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.
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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.
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Molson Coors latest company to revise DEI policy
The beer giant will no longer use a scoring system by the Human Rights Campaign or other similar rankings to set its diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
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Longtime EEOC employee alleges discrimination by agency
The employee, an enforcement manager, said the agency perpetrated gender, race and national origin discrimination when it passed her over for a promotion, according to a lawsuit.
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Republican lawmakers torch EEOC over ‘reckless and avoidable’ furlough saga
The now-canceled plan to make up for a budget shortfall signals “significant mismanagement,” Reps. Foxx and Kiley said in an Aug. 26 letter.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: Why now ‘more than ever’ companies should celebrate
“We can say what we want about DEI, but you can’t change the reality,” one Latina business expert said.
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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.
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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.
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7th Circuit upholds jury verdict finding Walmart liable for discrimination against worker with Down syndrome
The jury found that Walmart violated the ADA by failing to assess whether the employee missed work due to her disability and whether it could accommodate her with a schedule change.
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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.
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Manufacturer fired 10 workers without considering their vaccine exemption requests, EEOC alleges
The shop foreman told workers there were “not going to be any exemptions” to its COVID-19 vaccine requirement, the agency said in a complaint.
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Column // Employee ExperienceAn 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NLRB appoints David Gaston its first chief AI officer
The creation of the role is tied to President Joe Biden’s October executive order requiring all federal agencies to name someone to oversee AI.
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OSHA sets late December comment deadline for extreme heat standard
The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.
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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.
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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.
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This week in 5 numbers: Stress plagues US workers
Here’s a roundup of eye-catching numbers, from phishing costs to the number of workers living paycheck to paycheck.