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Voters sign off on minimum wage increases, paid leave initiatives on Election Day
Workplace issues featured in at least a dozen statewide races, and the results create an even more complex HR landscape. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Listen to the article7 min Much of the nation’s attention this week is likely focused on the results of Tuesday’s presidential, congressional and gubernatorial elections — the HR implications of which are…
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Women’s health benefit use leads to fewer missed workdays, analysis shows
Mental health benefits, followed by reproductive health services and maternity care all helped reduce absences for women at work. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article3 min Women’s use of health benefits can influence workplace outcomes such as attendance, retention and productivity, according to a Nov. 6 report from the Integrated Benefit Institute. For instance, 89% of employed…
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IRS increases 401(k) annual cap to $23,500 for 2025
Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter The update coincides with a record rate of retirement savings among 401(k) participants, according to a recent Vanguard report. Listen to the article3 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The annual contribution cap update coincides with what a recent Vanguard report described as a record rate of retirement savings among 401(k) plan participants. The…
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4 ways to adapt your workforce to today’s business challenges
By Top Employers How can businesses harness the strength of its workforce in an increasingly turbulent business environment? Top Employers Institute report, ‘Navigating a Dynamic Workforce’, explores how the workforce is evolving to meet new challenges. Insights from over 2,300 participants surveyed 2024, reveals the new realities of modern workforces. The nature of employment has evolved…
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LinkedIn debuts AI agent to source candidates, ask screening questions
A number of HR vendors have deployed recruiting agents, but LinkedIn says it’s betting on its deep collection of data to set “Hiring Assistant” apart. Kate Tornone Lead Editor Listen to the article3 min LinkedIn debuted an artificial intelligence hiring assistant on Tuesday. The tool can source candidates and ask screening questions, the job-focused platform said.…
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Career growth may not be a cure-all for front-line employee unhappiness
By Carolyn Crist Front-line managers and workers in several industries are feeling major burnout, often fueled by understaffing, communication issues and customer conflicts, according to Axonify’s 2024 Deskless Report. And employers may mistakenly believe professional development is the answer. Notably, both managers and workers reported shaky job confidence, with 67% of managers and 57% of workers feeling…
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Most employees say they’re burned out and restless, leading to lower engagement
More workers want to change jobs, especially for more flexibility, better benefits and career development opportunities. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article4 min Nearly 8 in 10 employees have experienced burnout in the last year — leading to lower engagement for more than half of workers and reduced productivity for more than a third of workers, according…
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A running list of states and localities that regulate AI in hiring.
Regulators are increasingly cautioning employers about artificial intelligence tools’ potential role in employment discrimination. Artificial intelligence is already disrupting operations across swaths of industries, and HR is no exception. AI’s use cases in the HR space are evolving rapidly, from filtering and tracking job candidates to generating internal communications and analyzing facial expressions during video…
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Workers say debt is influencing career decisions
Financial stress can put incredible strain on workers’ productivity and health, various studies have shown. Kathryn Moody Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Financial stress can put incredible strain on workers’ productivity and health, various studies have shown. According to a report from PNC Bank earlier this year, 3 in 5…
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6 HR functions using gen AI in a big way
By Dawn Kawamoto Consider this rapid shift: In 2023, 22% of HR functions reported experimenting with or using gen AI. A year later, that figure has soared to 41%, according to research from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). “Today, we’re starting to see HR catch up,” says Kevin Oakes, CEO and co-founder of i4cp, who spoke…
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