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Employers shouldn’t abandon diversity efforts, SHRM says
In a Friday media briefing, SHRM executive Emily Dickens highlighted the importance of compliance as President Donald Trump comes after DEI. Emilie Shumway Editor President Donald Trump’s targeting of private-sector DEI initiatives during his first week in office doesn’t mean employers should abandon diversity efforts, according to SHRM; instead, it’s “an opportunity to evaluate and…
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Employee engagement surveys paint a distorted picture, survey finds
Nearly half of employees say they feel pressured to withhold how they really feel, and some say they rarely or never provide honest answers. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Dive Insight: Employers have come to rely on surveys to gauge engagement, but the tool has been showing cracks for a while, according to the Visier report. In…
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BLS jobs report
Job market stays sturdy but pay pressure is still on, economists say Employers may be especially hesitant to make big moves as they await signals from the new administration, one expert said. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Total nonfarm payroll rose by 143,000 in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and unemployment dropped to…
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10 Trump changes HR leaders need to know about
Here’s a recap of Trump actions so far that affect HR professionals and the U.S. workforce. Ginger Christ Editor President Donald Trump talks to reporters in the Oval Office after signing an executive order on Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The president has signed a slew of executive orders since taking office. Chip Somodevilla via…
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Employers face ‘skills mismatch’ between job seekers and company needs, LinkedIn finds
HR leaders can help close the gap by leading the charge on upskilling and reskilling, LinkedIn’s head of global talent acquisition told HR Dive. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor http://res.cloudinary.com/dmgi9movl/video/upload/q_1/v1737043133/news/text_to_speech/skills-mismatch-employers-jobseekers-linkedin_gdcmyg.waven to the article3 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The good news is that “HR leaders are in a position to help steer their organizations in this era…
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Treat AI as a new kind of talent to realize productivity gains
Think of artificial intelligence as an intern for every employee, suggests West Monroe’s Steven Kirz. By Steven Kirz Listen to the article7 mhttp://res.cloudinary.com/dmgi9movl/video/upload/q_1/v1737125365/news/text_to_speech/treat-ai-as-a-new-kind-of-talent-productivity-gains_e669mb.wavin Steven Kirz is an operational excellence senior partner at West Monroe. Just about every business has felt the pressure to adopt artificial intelligence, including generative artificial intelligence. But a majority of executives are…
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Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives
The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20,…
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Nearly half of managers predict layoffs in 2025
Companies may also consider cutting costs by reducing salaries, benefits, bonuses and office space. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article3 min Nearly half (45%) of U.S. managers said their company will likely lay off workers in 2025, according to a Jan. 15 report from ResumeTemplates.com. Managers cited several reasons for layoffs, including economic struggles, industry-specific challenges, automation…
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Trump eliminates remote work for feds, institutes hiring freeze
On top of the freeze, Trump directed OMB to submit a plan to reduce the size of the federal workforce. Kathryn Mood, Senior Editor U.S. President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Trump used executive…
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Keep leadership training specific to company needs, McLean advises
Studies show that a lack of communication skills and change readiness is keeping leaders from reaching their potential. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Measuring the effectiveness of learning and development programs is an ongoing challenge in the HR space, but employers must be wary of using that as an excuse to…
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