Feds issue employer toolkit to ensure workers’ rights are ‘freely exercised’

The toolkit is being rolled out amid aggressive efforts by the Biden administration to strengthen workers’ ability to organize.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2022

Youth apprenticeship is rising, but diversity remains a struggle

The percentages of Black and women apprentices “have not budged significantly,” due in part to systemic issues in apprenticeship-heavy industries, JFF’s report said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2022

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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

IT certifications ease tech job access as employers lower degree requirements

The tech talent crunch has companies looking beyond academic credentials to meet workforce demand. For burgeoning IT pros, there’s a chance to level up. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 15, 2022

Gallup: Hybrid work’s benefits ‘substantially outweigh’ its challenges

Culture has been the most obvious challenge associated with flexibility, but access to resources and equipment is also a concern.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 14, 2022

As holiday season looms, recruiting is top concern

HR has struggled with a contentious labor market for years, but the pandemic highlighted the challenges many employers face regarding hiring.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 14, 2022

Talent scarcity hinders data science adoption

Leaders struggle to find highly specialized workers who can execute data science projects at the enterprise level, Anaconda data shows.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 14, 2022

Advocates urge EEOC to aid immigrant workers of color

Some of the most vulnerable workers are unaware of their rights or of the commission’s very existence, witnesses said Monday.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 13, 2022

2 years into pandemic, learning partnerships crucial to talent search

Such public and private partnerships have emerged as a key way to train up workers in needed skills.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 13, 2022

Software firm reports dramatic increase in female applicants

The influx indicates diversity and inclusion efforts may be working, BairesDev said.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 13, 2022

2023 could be ‘banner year’ for pay increases, survey finds

Despite the potential for an economic downturn, employers are considering plans to avoid losing their talent investments.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 12, 2022

Publicize purpose to boost recruiting and retention, consulting firm says

HR should ensure the organization’s purpose aligns with workers’ ability to personally do meaningful work, Alight said.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 12, 2022

HR isn’t ‘your friend’ — but it’s not an enemy, either

Transparency and flexibility can allow HR to effectively wear the “dual hat” of communicator and company arm, one expert told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2022

Hiring is fraught as employers consider ‘labor hoarding’ for looming recession

This “unprecedented talent landscape,” according to Employ Inc., may continue to confuse and frustrate talent leaders in the months to come. 

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2022

Work schedules, colleagues keep many employees content — for now

But nearly a quarter of Gen Z and millennials are actively looking for a new job, according to a CareerBuilder survey.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 8, 2022

The 3 nonnegotiable attributes all employees want from their workplace

The rising cost of living is accentuating the expectation that employers step up with substance, warns HR analyst Josh Bersin.

By Josh Bersin • Sept. 8, 2022

Workers have imposter syndrome, but say L&D can help

The poor state of worker mental health has been widely documented — but learning programs may be a way to engage workers who are struggling.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 8, 2022

6 ways to support caregiving employees — beyond leave

There’s a close link between talent retention and caregiving support, panelists at the Disability Management Employer Coalition’s annual conference emphasized last week.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 7, 2022

Immigration ‘far and away’ the top national policy concern for business

Some employers feel E-Verify is a “disaster,” a report from law firm Littler said. 

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 7, 2022

Restaurants wonder what’s next as Newsom signs fast food council bill

The National Restaurant Association vowed to fight against what organized labor heralded as one of the biggest changes to labor law in decades.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 6, 2022

11th Cir. revives Burger King workers’ suit over no-poach agreements

The case touches on an area of employment law that has garnered strong attention from regulators in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 1, 2022

Tight labor market is driving job post transparency, iHire survey finds

To attract applicants, more employers are including salary ranges and contact information in their job postings, the job board said.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 1, 2022

Employers struggle to fill IT, data science roles, Upwork survey finds

Hiring managers anticipate staffing up over the next six months, but they say urgently needed IT and networking jobs will be hard to fill.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 1, 2022

Gen Z in IT: Tech leaders focus on values to support changing work styles, priorities

While HR is in charge of attracting talent through mission statements and initiatives, CIOs and managers must demonstrate their commitment to the goals that attracted talent in the first place.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 1, 2022

Survey: CFOs facing inflation mull hiring freezes

But a majority of respondents also agreed their organizations will encounter critical hiring needs during the second half of the year.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 31, 2022

Lack of mental health care access a ‘wake-up call,’ staffing firm says

The availability of mental health benefits does not always mean employees will use them.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2022