Talent: Page 148


  • Uber drivers have no NLRA protections, memo says

    The NLRB based its conclusion on several factors, including the extent to which a supervisor controls the work's details.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2019
  • Facebook contractors get a raise, more benefits

    The company will provide content reviewers with ongoing well-being and resiliency training and up their hourly rate to $18-$22, depending on location.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2019
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    Top trends in employee development

    The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

    By HR Dive staff
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    New Connecticut facility trains high schoolers on advanced manufacturing tools, techniques

    The industry's top lobby is still trying to buck the narrative of automation replacing workers by highlighting employers' skilled talent needs.

    By May 14, 2019
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    New York commits $175M to talent development projects

    Funding will go to programs that support emerging industries in need of workers, including clean energy and computer science.

    By Morgan Fecto • May 14, 2019
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    Career counselor among highest-growing 'jobs of the future'

    Cognizant measured high growth for work culture careers, a potential indicator of employer demand for those who can guide workers on using technology.

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 14, 2019
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    Why more employers are treating their workers like customers

    Better HR tech is pushing the envelope for talent practitioners, allowing personalization and self-service.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019
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    Lack of money, meaning fuels turnover, PayScale says

    A bigger paycheck was the top reason to quit for 25% of respondents, but 27% said they accepted a new job for the chance to do more meaningful work. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019
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    Reports: White House considering mandatory E-Verify

    The change may come as a part of the administration's plan to overhaul the immigration system, McClatchy reported.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2019
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    Centers of excellence, high-performance networks gain popularity

    As costs continue to climb, employers are getting creative to find the best healthcare coverage for staff. 

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 14, 2019
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    Top waste companies fed up with immigration stalemate, losing drivers

    Waste Management CEO Jim Fish's comments on federal inaction turned heads at WasteExpo. Republic Services, Waste Connections and WCA Waste also offered insight into the challenges they face.

    By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2019
  • HR admits to lying on resumes more often than other departments

    Following HR, the biggest offenders were men, especially in business development, communications and design and engineering, the study said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 13, 2019
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    Most employers working toward pay equity, survey finds

    Pay equity transparency is still limited at most organizations, however, with 52% of surveyed employers only sharing their analyses with affected workers. 

    By Jennifer Carsen • May 13, 2019
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    LinkedIn: College grads' job hunt peaks in June

    The majority of graduates accept jobs in a different place than where they attended school, according to the findings.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 13, 2019
  • Intel exec to lawmakers: Only Congress can address systemic opportunity gaps

    "[D&I] programs can help ... but only Congress has the influence and resources to address these systemic problems on the national level," Barbara Whye said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 13, 2019
  • 75% of workers in big cities would move somewhere less expensive if they could

    More than half of the 3,000 respondents to a new report from Citrix Systems said the cost of city living is "crippling."

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 10, 2019
  • Pew: US adults split on consideration of race, ethnicity in hiring and promotions

    Initially, diversity efforts were about increasing the number of underrepresented groups in the workplace, but now employers know inclusion is key, too.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019
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    Survey: 25% of women in tech say they're talked over in meetings

    Employers may foster more equitable meetings by asking employees to actively listen to each other, a recent report suggests.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2019
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    Survey: Employers struggle with leave, marijuana, ban-the-box laws

    Respondents said federal agency enforcement remains a concern, too, despite deregulation at that level.

    By Riia O'Donnell , May 10, 2019
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    Employers struggle to support employees with drug and mental health issues

    In a recent survey, 30% of HR pros said prejudice against individuals with mental health conditions makes it difficult to provide accommodations.

    By Jennifer Carsen • May 9, 2019
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    Are mobility programs the next big draw for top talent?

    Employers are rethinking where employees can do their best work — be it in their home offices or a different country.

    By Riia O'Donnell • May 9, 2019
  • The worst jobs may be the most rewarding for workers

    Data-driven jobs were among the best for pay and growth, but low-paying, high-stress jobs often benefit society, a CareerCast report said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , May 9, 2019
  • Soft skills remain in top demand, especially at entry-level

    These skills are so sought after that many employers are rethinking how and from where they recruit talent.  

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2019
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    IBM, L'Oré​al USA, Verizon among top 10 employers of multicultural women

    Working Mother magazine said it extended the list of winners this year from 25 to 50 because applications more than tripled.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2019
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    Gen Z, millennials bring different attitudes to the job hunt

    Unlike millennials, nearly half of Gen Z candidates said their experience with a recruiter has the biggest impact on their decision to accept a job. 

    By , Riia O'Donnell • May 8, 2019
  • College students eye jobs with purpose

    The professions that make the least contributions to society, according to the survey respondents, are consultants, politicians and financial advisors. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2019