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Workers and employers alike are feeling pressure, if this week’s news is any indication. Companies report struggles in effectively meeting pay transparency standards, and employees notice tensions climbing between those with different political viewpoints.
Here’s a snapshot of the numbers making headlines in the HR world.
By the numbers
12%
The share of HR and total rewards leaders who said they’re fully prepared for upcoming pay and career transparency requirements, according to an Oct. 28 report from software company Syndio.
27%
The increase in incivility in the workplace from Q2 to Q3, according to survey results from the Society for Human Resource Management.
33%
The percentage of Americans who said they feel guilty taking time off, according to a report from Kickresume. That compares to 18% of Europeans surveyed.
57.8%
The percentage of U.S. job postings that list some pay information, according to Indeed’s Hiring Lab. That’s up slightly from 52.2% a year ago.
Nearly 80%
The share of midsize-to-large employers that overpay for retirement plan administrative fees, according to data published Oct. 24 by Abernathy Daley 401(k) Consultants.
