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40% of Gen Zers, millennials say they would quit over political differences at work
Employees are especially uncomfortable when colleagues talk politics during a business meeting, according to an Indeed/Harris Poll survey. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Listen to the article4 min Most employees (63%) care “at least a little” about politics, and about a third (35%) admit to openly discussing politics at work, according to an online survey recently conducted by Indeed…
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‘Largest labor shortage the country has ever seen’ looms, report warns
HR should be open-minded about reaching as many applicants as possible and training new hires to make sure they have the skills for the job, a Lightcast study advises. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Listen to the article4 min U.S. employers will soon face “the largest labor shortage the country has ever seen,” a labor market report…
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4 ways recruiting leaders are investing in AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping recruiting by automating tasks, enhancing candidate experiences and elevating recruiter capabilities, writes Gartner analyst Jackie Watrous. By Jackie Watrous Listen to the article5 min Jackie Watrous is a senior director analyst at Gartner Inc. As recruiting leaders navigate increased candidate expectations in a challenging talent landscape, strategic technology investment is critical. To…
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LGBTQ+ adults would consider leaving employers that cut DEI, Human Rights Campaign says
HR teams must “return to the drawing board” on how they present the business case for DEI programs, one consultant told HR Dive. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Listen to the article7 min After a slew of corporate diversity, equity and inclusion program rollbacks, a Human Rights Campaign survey of LGBTQ+ adults found that nearly 1 in 5…
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The Talent Pool That Is Surprisingly Overlooked — and Primed for Recruiters
Authored by Laura Hilgers Consider the following candidates: a young man with a master’s degree in mathematics from New York University who holds a patent and has passed his Level 1 Chartered Financial Analyst exam. Or a young woman with dual degrees from Pace University who speaks three languages. What do they have in common? Both are recent graduates…
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Questions not to ask during an interview — and what to ask instead
Employers often fail to train hiring managers on interviewing, despite its importance, one expert said. Kathryn MoodySenior Editor Listen to the article6 min CHICAGO — The world of interviewing has changed, Lauraine Bifulco, president of Vantaggio HR, told attendees at her session during the 2024 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference — and employers…
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When hiring budgets are tight, reskilling may help HR fill jobs
Reskilling current employees is a much more predictable model than the hit-or-miss tactic of recruiting for experience, one leader said. Kathryn Moody Senior Editor Listen to the article3 min As budget constraints restrict hiring, reskilling workers might be a key way to manage costs and fill jobs, according to the results of an Express Employment Professionals…
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Younger workers are needed to shore up shrinking labor force, EBRI says
The age of the labor force will play an important role in companies’ workforce development in coming years, the institute noted. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article3 min The share of workers in the U.S. labor force who are “prime working age” (ages 25-64) has significantly fallen since the mid-1990s, and older workers now make up a…
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You are not alone: Gallup reports 20% of workers are lonely
New Gallup data shows that workplace loneliness is on the rise and likely impacting the wellbeing, engagement and performance levels of employees. Some organisations may see this as an excuse to jump on the ‘return to office’ bandwagon, but confronting this issue will require a far more culture-enriching, data-informed approach. Work today is not only…