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    Workday should face lawsuit alleging its AI screening tool is biased, EEOC argues

    An individual alleged the company’s software catered to the prejudicial preferences of the employer-client, according to an amended complaint.

    By April 17, 2024
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    4 tips for second-chance hiring

    Employing inclusive HR practices and working with community partners can help businesses looking to hire formerly incarcerated individuals, experts said.

    By April 17, 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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    Manufacturing could be short 1.9M workers if the talent gap isn’t fixed

    Companies need millions of workers in production and tech roles, a Deloitte and Manufacturing Institute study says. Experts worry the industry can’t keep up.

    By Kate Magill • April 17, 2024
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    Ikea embarks on companywide AI literacy initiative

    Ikea workers can take a variety of courses, such as AI fundamentals and specialized training around ethical and responsible use of AI tools at work.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 17, 2024
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    Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says

    Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 16, 2024
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    Men disproportionately benefit from on-site work, says Lean In

    One executive weighs in on return-to-office pros and cons across gender lines, as well as on proximity bias.

    By April 16, 2024
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    Recent ban-the-box law study finds no effect on lower-educated young men

    Lack of enforcement combined with limited private-sector applicability may help explain the results, a University of Chicago researcher told HR Dive.

    By April 15, 2024
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    Column

    Who has the loneliest job in America?

    From remote work to feeling disconnected from on-site co-workers, loneliness is plaguing workforces across the country.

    By April 15, 2024
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    Sponsored by Workleap

    What are ‘moments that matter’ at work — and how can you make them count?

    As HR leaders, capturing and leveraging the pivotal moments that shape the employee experience is critical to fostering a strong workplace culture. From onboarding to engagement, read how Workleap is championing these ‘moments that matter.’

    April 15, 2024
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    Column // Employee Experience

    Why Torani hasn’t had layoffs in 99 years, in the CEO’s own words

    CEO Melanie Dulbecco spoke to HR Dive about the benefits of a people-focused workplace, from inclusion and belonging to “career mixology.”

    By April 12, 2024
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    Opinion

    How to identify and retain talent in the ever-changing workplace

    One of the most important things an HR professional can do is listen to both employees and potential hires, writes Elizabeth Rieveley, CPO of MeridianLink.

    By Elizabeth Rieveley • April 11, 2024
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    Positive culture drives well-being while Gen Z values flexibility, workers say

    “Younger Gen Z workers appear to prize autonomy, a work-life balance, and the ability to customize their work time,” a Wiley executive said.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 11, 2024
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    Cybersecurity jobs pay well, ISC2 says, but gender disparities persist

    Apart from the pay gap, women remain vastly underrepresented in cybersecurity, other reports show.

    By Matt Kapko • April 11, 2024
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    Column

    Sociable: LinkedIn announces verification for recruiters to help address scam pitches

    The new recruiter verification will be available to recruiters who use LinkedIn Recruiter beginning in mid-April. 

    By Andrew Hutchinson • April 10, 2024
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    AI at work

    Business leaders say AI is already changing organizational structure

    A majority of leaders are developing a change management strategy, and many are making significant AI investments and talking to employees about AI.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 10, 2024
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    Humility, not just self-promotion, is a path to leadership, study finds

    Leading with humility boosts a culture of learning, where people can admit mistakes and recognize each others’ strengths, researchers said.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 10, 2024
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    Job flexibility, security may promote work-related mental health, study says

    Certain workplace changes may reduce work stress and encourage workers to seek services when needed.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 9, 2024
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    Home Depot confirms breach of employee data

    The retailer said a vendor error led to the exposure of identifiable information of some employees.

    By Nate Delesline III • April 9, 2024
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    Q&A // 5 minutes with

    5 minutes with the Walmart US chief people officer

    Judy Werthauser opens up about the art of leadership — and her love of Pitbull.

    By April 9, 2024
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    Big tech unites around AI workforce training for 100M workers

    Microsoft, Google, Intel, IBM and SAP are among the companies in the Cisco-led consortium to prepare workers in roles the technology will most likely impact.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • April 9, 2024
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    By the numbers

    The future of work, according to employees

    Workers offered their predictions for the next 30 years, touching on the job market, AI and remote work.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 8, 2024
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    Employee sentiment rebounds, likely reducing exits, consulting firm says

    Although positive sentiment remains lower than in early 2023, workers may be less likely to leave their jobs during the next two quarters.

    By Carolyn Crist • April 8, 2024
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    Election 2024

    Employees unlikely to quit over politics — but are split on engaging at work

    "Although differing political views may not prompt exits, the prevailing sentiment underscores a strong consensus for maintaining neutrality in the workplace,” HiBob’s CEO said.

    By April 8, 2024
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    Opinion

    How CHROs can build a data-driven HR function

    HR teams need pros that can play three key roles: the analytics expert, the decision enabler and the strategic consultant, write two Gartner specialists.

    By Alex Chertoff and Tim Pasto • April 5, 2024
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    Professional caregivers experience ‘shockingly low bar’ in onboarding quality, survey finds

    Onboarding strategies continue to have an important role in engagement, particularly at a time when employees’ perceived job security is in flux.

    By April 4, 2024