Talent woes among top barriers to generative AI ambitions

As the technology continues to develop, executives contend with a tight labor market in engineering and data analytics, O’Reilly research shows.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 1, 2023

Indeed ends mental health-focused ‘You Days’

The benefit, created in 2020, was a temporary offering to push workers to take time off in an era when that was not top of mind, a spokesperson said.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 30, 2023

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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

Want to break the burnout cycle? Focus on well-being, researchers say

Instead of putting the emphasis on individuals, McLean & Co. researchers recommend organizations step up to the plate.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 30, 2023

Employers value a college degree but think students lack some skills, survey says

The research from AAC&U found most executives believe recent graduates are overall prepared for the workforce.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 30, 2023

McDonald’s asks SCOTUS to hear no-poach case

A group of former employees sued in 2018, alleging that hiring restrictions between the fast food chain and its franchises constituted a “per se” violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 29, 2023

Biden DOL nominee stalled in Senate

Democrat José Javier Rodríguez’s nomination has been blocked since 2021.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 29, 2023

California proposal could allow applicants, employees to opt out of AI profiling

The state has long been at the forefront of consumer data protection law in the U.S.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 29, 2023

Consulting roles likely to face talent retention challenges in 2024, report finds

Consultants said they’re looking for higher salaries, new challenges and better company cultures in their next roles, according to The Barton Partnership.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 29, 2023

HR should approach AI with enthusiasm, SHRM exec says

In a conversation with HR Dive, SHRM’s Emily Dickens encouraged HR pros to let workers experiment with AI.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 28, 2023

Gucci staff in Rome strike to protest relocation plans

The move would shift the Kering-owned house’s design studio from Rome to Milan and affect a reported 153 out of 219 employees.

By Lara Ewen • Nov. 28, 2023

Deloitte’s chief learning officer on speaking to 100 leaders in 100 days

Leaders said they wanted L&D to help them move from outputs to outcomes, CLO Anthony Stephan explained.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 28, 2023

Workers say they want a skills-first approach, but employers struggle to make the shift

Integrating skills data into HR processes remains a key challenge, according to a report from EY and iMocha.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2023

Employers willing to pay ‘premium’ for AI-skilled workers: AWS study

Nearly 75% of employers who view hiring talent with AI skills as a priority reported having difficulty finding qualified candidates.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 28, 2023

Workers won’t take time off? Lead by example, consultancy says

In a survey, most respondents cited cost as their top barrier to vacations, but heavy workloads and a lack of paid time off played a role, too.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 28, 2023

Babe, those exclamation marks in emails don’t pass the vibe check!

What do you find most aggravating in work emails?

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 27, 2023

‘Tis the season: Workers say a lack of time off makes the holidays stressful

And when workers do have a day off, most reported working anyway, whether to address an emergency situation, check their email or help their boss.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 27, 2023

How to break the stigma around men’s mental health

Men are less likely to seek support for their emotional well-being than women. Learn how to break the stigma at work.

Nov. 27, 2023

10 common termination traps — and how to avoid them

The uncomfortable and legally challenging aspects of terminations can be ameliorated with careful forethought and planning, write Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP attorneys.

By Meredith Gregston and Dan Butler • Nov. 22, 2023

Indigenous talent underrepresented on corporate boards, analysis concludes

Indigenous Americans make up less than 1% of board members for major, publicly traded businesses, according to DiversIQ analysis.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 22, 2023

Wells Fargo workers file petition to join union

Working conditions and pay concerns spurred employees at branches in New Mexico and Alaska to signal plans to hold an election — a rare move by finance-sector employees.

By Dan Ennis • Nov. 22, 2023

2024’s hiring outlook is a bit of a question mark, Indeed economist says

Among other concerns, job seekers are increasingly looking outside their current fields, according to Indeed data.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 22, 2023

Feds abandon first-ever criminal no-poach indictment

DOJ had previously warned HR pros that wage fixing and no-poach agreements could result in prison time, but the latest news may signal a shift in enforcement.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 21, 2023

Middle managers may be the secret weapon for talent development

The C-suite, however, is overlooking this cohort’s involvement in L&D, a report found.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 21, 2023

Employees now spend an average of 2 days in office, report says

To create a positive hybrid employee experience, companies may need to balance individual and collective needs.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 21, 2023

Foster psychological safety during year-end reviews by empowering employees to speak up

Performance reviews shouldn’t strike fear into the hearts of employees, Ally Chief Diversity Officer Reggie Willis writes.

By Reggie Willis • Nov. 21, 2023