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US wage growth outpaces inflation, especially in certain sectors, report finds
HR teams may need to consider this gap to remain competitive in talent acquisition and retention. By Carolyn Crist A cashier sorts money at a restaurant in Miami, Fla. on Jan. 12, 2022. Typically, wages should outgrow inflation to match the rising costs of living, an economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab said. Joe Raedle via Getty…
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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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62% of workers left underwhelmed by their benefits, despite rising employer spend
Despite 79% of organizations increasing employee benefits spend in the past 12 months, 62% of workers struggle to see the value of what’s on offer, new Benifex research reveals. New global research from employee benefits and reward platform Benifex uncovers a ‘Values Void’ in current benefits provisions. While more than three-quarters (79%) of employers have increased investment in benefits over…
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The Parent Penalty: Upgrade your maternity and paternity policies or risk losing talent
New research reveals that a third of employers are not adequately supporting new parents. Leadership coach Blaire Palmer urges HR to reassess their parenthood offering or risk losing valuable talent. By Blaire Palmer It’s not new news that recruiting and retaining employees is becoming harder. When the blame isn’t being placed on Gen Zs lacking loyalty, it’s…
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What Severance teaches us about the dark side of workplace culture
The hit US drama, Severance, takes us deep inside a dystopian workplace – but does it also trigger a twinge of recognition? Leadership expert Deborah Wain shares stark lessons from Apple TV’s hit drama on the realities of employee disconnection at work. If you haven’t yet jumped on the Severance hype train, let me set the stage…
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2025 could be ‘a year of contention’ over pay, Payscale says
Thanks to a heightened focus on fair pay, organizations ranked compensation as a bigger challenge than recruiting or retention. Ginger Christ, Editor Listen to the article 3min https://www.hrdive.com/news/2025-could-be-a-year-of-contention-over-pay/742193/ Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Despite a slight decrease year-over-year in companies posting pay ranges in job ads, a “strong majority” (56%) still do — and have since…
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The case for holistic financial wellness
Sponsored Content By Bank of America As benefits managers look to expand their offerings beyond the basics, it might help to consider taking a holistic approach that includes the more nuanced — but equally as important — needs of their employees. This is important because employees are specifically looking for benefits that go beyond their retirement…
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This week in 5 numbers: Are employers hiring AI talent too quickly?
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of hiring managers who are worried about creating a sustainable pipeline for talent with artificial intelligence skills. Ginger Christ, Editor Listen to the article https://www.hrdive.com/news/are-employers-hiring-ai-talent-too-quickly/742465/ While the gender pay gap showed signs of shrinking, unfair pay remains a top…
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