Talent: Page 17
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The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push
A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.
By Carolyn Crist • April 4, 2024 -
Q&A // 5 minutes with
5 minutes with Thrivent’s chief human resources officer
In her years in the industry, Kelly Baker has seen talent management come center stage.
By Ginger Christ • April 4, 2024 -
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.
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Opinion
Bridging the talent gap in the semiconductor industry
Engaging with the broader community and offering flexible work environments could recruit more workers, writes KPMG’s Lincoln Clark.
By Lincoln Clark • April 3, 2024 -
Employee confidence rebounds but remains near record lows: Glassdoor
Workers are concerned about job security, as well as their company’s potential growth, which could indicate a need for clearer internal communications.
By Carolyn Crist • April 3, 2024 -
ChatGPT use is up, including at work
Employees under age 30 are most likely to report using the generative AI tool for tasks in the workplace, Pew says.
By Carolyn Crist • April 3, 2024 -
Tearing the paper ceiling: How one executive rose through the ranks without a degree
Companies with degree requirements can miss out on candidates like Kristen Faris, who skipped college and founded her own company.
By Ginger Christ • April 2, 2024 -
Remote work holds more appeal for women, Indeed finds
Across all ages, employed women are more likely to cite a desire for remote work as a reason to seek a new job.
By Carolyn Crist • April 2, 2024 -
Q&A
‘How to have a voice at a table’: Stanley Black & Decker’s Maria Ford on women in manufacturing
With more than 25 years in the industrial space, Ford talks about the importance of visibility in women's leadership and shedding old stereotypes.
By Joelle Anselmo • April 1, 2024 -
AI at work
What is a chief AI officer — and do you need one?
Not every company will have to jump in and hire an AI executive at the C-suite level, but they are becoming more commonplace, experts said.
By Jen A. Miller • April 1, 2024 -
Beyond April Fools’ Day: Hiring managers share the foolish behavior that costs candidates the job
A report reveals what off-putting and prank-worthy interview behavior has gotten candidates the boot.
By Caroline Colvin • April 1, 2024 -
Nearly half of women report gender bias, discrimination during hiring process
Women in the C-suite were even more likely to report biased or inappropriate questions during job interviews, according to The Muse.
By Carolyn Crist • March 29, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
Unique work perks are the name of the game
From tuition reimbursement to fertility benefits to flexible work arrangements, companies are trying to create attractive total rewards packages.
By Ginger Christ • March 29, 2024 -
Executive recruiting slowed last year, firm says, citing market turbulence
About half of search firms plan to explore M&A solutions during the next two years, a poll found.
By Carolyn Crist • March 29, 2024 -
Congressional DEI office closes as part of government cuts
While shrinking resources are to blame, this marks another sign of a DEI backslide in the U.S.
By Caroline Colvin • March 28, 2024 -
LGBTQ+ Gen Zers are skeptical of employer efforts, EY says
The firm’s workplace report is an LGBTQ+ temperature check and shows Gen Zers may want employers to take a stand.
By Caroline Colvin • March 28, 2024 -
The economy may be in flux, but workers still expect competitive pay, report shows
Transparent pay practices and meaningful raises are now essential to retaining talent, but many organizations aren’t keeping up, Payscale’s CPO noted.
By Laurel Kalser • March 28, 2024 -
Healthcare companies expand perks to recruit talent: report
The increase stands in contrast to other industries, which have cut back on extra offerings year over year.
By Susanna Vogel • March 27, 2024 -
Deep Dive
How two women in a male-dominated field found their voice
Freya Hannah and María García Osés became empowered working at wood supplier Garnica, and their stories have lessons for HR experts looking to help women carve a career path.
By Caroline Colvin • March 27, 2024 -
As anti-LGBTQ+ laws proliferate, workers say they want employers to be advocates
The majority of workers surveyed by an advocacy nonprofit said LGBTQ+ equality has worsened in the past year.
By Ginger Christ • March 27, 2024 -
New Jersey healthcare company introduces upfront tuition coverage for employees
Healthcare organizations are offering new L&D opportunities to attract and retain workers after post-pandemic turnover rates rocked the industry.
By Carolyn Crist • March 26, 2024 -
Why employee experience matters for customer experience
Front-line workers shape customer experiences with a brand every day, making them an invaluable source of insight.
By Bryan Wassel • March 26, 2024 -
Opinion
AI literacy: The new global imperative for tomorrow’s workforce
The workforce faces a transformative shift, where AI skills will become as fundamental as literacy and numeracy once were, writes CompTIA’s Hannah Johnson.
By Hannah Johnson • March 26, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Cars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that.
A perhaps overlooked element of the return-to-office conversation: How employees get to work in the first place.
By Ryan Golden , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • Updated March 26, 2024 -
Need development ideas? Consider job shadowing, McLean & Co. says
A job shadowing program may improve internal mobility and be a low-cost alternative to other training methods, the report said.
By Kathryn Moody • March 25, 2024 -
Women are reshaping the AI talent landscape but often get less recognition
Women receive 30% less visibility as their careers progress, leading to a loss of talent within the AI field, according to Zeki Research.
By Carolyn Crist • March 25, 2024