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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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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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Snowflakes or Boundried? The truth about Millennial managers
Millennials now make up the largest group of managers in today’s workforce, yet outdated stereotypes continue to undermine their influence. Ella Overshott, Director of Pecan Partnerships, explores the real traits of Millennial managers, debunks the ‘snowflake’ myth, and offers actionable insights on how organisations can better support and empower this vital generation of leaders. By Ella…
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Remote Launches Recruit, Talent Sourcing Made Simple Through AI
PRESS RELEASE FROM REMOTE Press Contacts Emma Baron, press@remote.com SAN FRANCISCO — Remote, the global authority on remote employment, today announced Recruit — a breakthrough in hiring that simplifies and accelerates every step of sourcing and securing top talent. Recruit enables companies to access the world’s largest talent intelligence dataset, use a global search engine for…
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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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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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US job seekers report mixed views about 2025 labor market
One of the top barriers to employment includes a lack of hard skills, soft skills and communication skills, job seekers say. By Carolyn Crist U.S. job seekers are split on whether the labor market will heat up or cool down in 2025, with 33% predicting a decline in jobs in their desired fields, 29% foreseeing an…
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Job hopping, not promotion, drives career growth, analysis shows
Only 17% of workers were promoted by their current company over the last five years, a recent report revealed. Ginger Christ, Editor Job seekers attend the JobNewsUSA.com South Florida Job Fair on June 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. More than half of U.S. workers have changed jobs rather than wait for a promotion in the…
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