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Nearly half of workers have considered quitting over employer’s ethics, report finds
Favoritism, retaliation and performative diversity “undermine employees’ sense of safety and trust,” a Resume Now expert said. By Carolyn Crist People protest the National Park Service’s removal of the word “transgender” from the Stonewall National Monument website on Feb. 14, 2025, in New York City, N.Y. Nine percent of workers recently surveyed said diversity, equity and…
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Second-chance hiring can boost productivity — and make a social impact
There is great value in helping people succeed, writes Steve Preston, CEO of Goodwill Industries International. By Steve Preston Elmwood Correctional Facility inmates set up a banner at a Goodwill store inside the Elmwood Correctional Facility on Oct. 28, 2024, in Milpitas, Calif. Incarcerated women will work in the store and receive hands-on retail training and…
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In an era of loneliness, belonging may be the key to employee and business success
HR professionals can incorporate belonging into the employee experience by intentionally creating opportunities for connection, recognition and empowerment, McLean & Co. says. By Carolyn Crist An employee cleans between shelves at the Central Texas Food Bank on March 26, 2025, in Austin, Texas. In new research, McLean found that the ability to develop authentic connections directly…
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4 in 10 new hires say they second-guess their decision during onboarding
More than half of employees said their onboarding overly focused on administrative tasks, often overshadowing job readiness. By Carolyn Crist An attendee waits for a job interview during a job fair on June 29, 2024, in New York City, N.Y. Nearly a quarter of workers surveyed said they struggled with skill-building during the onboarding process, a…
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Employees are increasingly working while on vacation, report shows
Employers can help workers achieve better work-life balance by creating team coverage plans for vacation days and having managers lead by example. By Carolyn Crist Passengers move through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 23, 2025, in Arlington, Va. For yet another year, the number of employees who say they disconnect from work completely while…
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Majority of workers feel uneasy taking time off, survey shows
Employees worry about work piling up, missing out on opportunities and being perceived as less committed. By Carolyn Crist An office employee works into the night on Oct. 10, 2005, in Glasgow, Scotland. Nearly half of employees recently surveyed said their company supports vacation but that unmanageable workloads make it difficult to use PTO. Christopher Furlong via…
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Job cuts driven by AI may be underreported, report finds
Only 75 job cuts by U.S.-based employers in the first half of the year were explicitly attributed to AI, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The outplacement firm suspects the number is higher. Alexei Alexis, Reporter The Microsoft logo is seen at an Experience Center on Fifth Avenue on April 3, 2024, in New York City,…
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The supervisor crisis — and why companies should be worried
Without a pipeline of future supervisors, companies may experience a leadership vacuum in coming years, a new report found. By Carolyn Crist Supervisors are quitting, yet nobody wants to step up to take their place, which is leading to burnout, poor workplace culture and empty leadership pipelines, according to a July 9 report from Express Employment Professionals. More…
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TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers
Online influencers are reaching members of Gen Z via the popular social media site. By Keith Loria TikTok may be best associated with the latest dance crazes and viral challenges, but the social media platform with more than 1.5 billion monthly users could be a boon in helping the construction industry find its next generation of…
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How immigration crackdowns, ICE raids will affect recruitment in 2025
A decline in the foreign-born workforce “will keep the potential pool of workers historically tight,” Wells Fargo economists found. Caroline Colvin, Reporter In 2025, there has been no shortage of immigration news. President Donald Trump campaigned on immigration reform and is now seeing through renewed enforcement of immigration laws. For example, on Monday, the Trump…
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