Talent: Page 18


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    Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees

    The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits. 

    By Nate Delesline III • March 25, 2024
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    Psychological safety is not one-size-fits-all, report says

    Companies are increasingly expected to ensure psychological safety as a part of employee well-being.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 22, 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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    Survey: When workers don’t feel valued, their productivity drops

    Mental health has become a pillar of benefits discussion in recent years, especially as younger workers increasingly expect support from employers in this area.

    By March 22, 2024
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    Majority of US workers say they lack awareness of workplace neurodiversity

    Few employees receive training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers, a new report indicates.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 21, 2024
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    AI job postings are on the rise, notably in software development, Indeed says

    Although still a small share of U.S. jobs, the demand for generative AI talent has soared over the past year, an Indeed economist said.

    By Laurel Kalser • March 21, 2024
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    Men and women see gender pay and promotion gaps differently, survey says

    Despite overall progress for women in the corporate world, perception gaps still exist, indicating a disconnect in cultural communications.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 20, 2024
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    What defines a ‘highly successful’ learning program?

    UpSkill America and i4cp, a research organization focused on human capital, attempted to answer this question by looking at three of the biggest areas of upskilling.

    By March 19, 2024
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    HR leaders well-positioned to fight age bias, staffing exec says

    Older workers responding to a survey said age would hurt their chances at a new job. 

    By March 19, 2024
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    3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements

    “The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024
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    Although 80% of companies are investing in AI, half aren’t sure how to use it

    A lack of organizational expertise, as well as employee skepticism and lagging regulations could affect AI adoption.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 18, 2024
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    Companies overestimate their employees’ trust. That’s bad for business, PwC says.

    “The risk is not that people leave — it’s that they stay and work half-heartedly,” according to the firm's report.

    By March 18, 2024
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    Target, Starbucks earn top scores on pay equity performance while others lag

    Companies in the consumer and financial sectors are most likely to disclose, while those in the industrial and utility sectors are least likely to disclose.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 15, 2024
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    How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers

    Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry. 

    By Sakshi Udavant • March 15, 2024
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    HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline

    The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.

    By Nish Amarnath • March 14, 2024
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    SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work

    However, people managers often don’t receive formal training on pay equity or business-related pay decisions, the organization reports.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 14, 2024
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    Opinion

    Why we should stop telling employees to advocate for themselves

    Kristy Lilas, VP of DIB at GoDaddy, outlines best practices for inclusion that don't rely on self-advocacy.

    By Kristy Lilas • March 13, 2024
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    Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says

    When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said. 

    By Carolyn Crist • March 13, 2024
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    Uncertainty reigns as talent leaders grapple with flexibility, AI

    A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in its report.

    By March 12, 2024
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    2 in 3 women don’t feel they’re being paid fairly, Glassdoor says

    Many surveyed also said there aren’t enough women in leadership at their organizations, according to the report.

    By March 12, 2024
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    Employee expectations still trouble employers, HR leaders say

    A disconnect remains between current employee experiences and their desires, an isolved report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2024
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    Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships

    The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 11, 2024
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    One-third of companies bracing for higher employee turnover

    Better pay/benefits, work demands and resigning coworkers are the top reasons for high turnover.

    March 11, 2024
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    How to build a successful talent acquisition strategy

    The success of any organization relies on its ability to attract, retain and develop top talent.

    By Matthew Fino • March 11, 2024
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    Employee confidence drops yet again, reaching new lows, Glassdoor says

    Workers are concerned about layoffs, especially in the media and tech industries, perhaps highlighting a need for better company communications.

    By Carolyn Crist • March 8, 2024
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    Feds greenlight pay hikes, flexible work incentives to woo skilled AI talent

    A memo from the Office of Personnel Management outlines a number of strategies federal agencies can use to attract and retain needed AI employees.

    By Laurel Kalser • March 7, 2024