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Is the workplace less friendly? Employees say they care less about having ‘work besties.’
Respondents told Glassdoor that remote work, higher turnover and layoffs have made it harder to make friends at work. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Workers may be leaning away from making friends at work — and it might be a symptom of how U.S. workers are approaching the longevity of their roles, according to recent polls from…
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Signing bonus use fell but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, Indeed says
The trend indicates that employer preferences may have shifted toward one-time bonuses over more permanent wage hikes, an Indeed economist said. By Carolyn Crist Signing bonuses became less prevalent in 2024 but still remain more popular than in pre-pandemic years, according to a Jan. 28 report by Indeed’s Hiring Lab. About 3.7% of U.S. job postings on Indeed mentioned…
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Black workers and workers with disabilities are seeking flexible jobs in record numbers
More workers want fully remote jobs or “fully flexible hours,” allowing them to choose when their workdays begin and end. By Carolyn Crist Record numbers of Black and disabled workers looked for jobs with flexible schedule arrangements in 2024, setting the stage for major talent trends in 2025, according to a Jan. 28 report from Flexa. Most workers…
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Forget the company car. Top earners want remote work.
Competition for the highest paying remote jobs is greatest in the business development, sales and marketing fields, a Ladders report found. Ginger Christ Editor Dive Insight: The report shows a reversal in the working arrangement makeup for top earners and flies against broader return-to-work trends, including at the federal level. A May 2024 report by Ladders found that…
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The business cost of DEI fatigue: Why leaders can’t afford to give up on workplace diversity
To mark Race Equality Week (3-9 February), Raj Tulsiani, CEO of Green Park, urges leaders not to use DEI fatigue as an excuse to pull back on inclusion efforts. Are we facing the end of the DEI gold-rush, the start of DEI fatigue, or some other new label people can argue about at the cost of…
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What hiring managers should know about the 2025 labor market
While the labor market has cooled off, an aging workforce and changes to immigration will challenge recruiters this year, experts told HR Dive. By Jen A. MillerContri While multiple economic factors can affect hiring in 2025, hiring managers do have some indications about where possible wins and challenges will be. A cooled labor market may make good…
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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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