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What HR needs to know when workplace harassment comes from third parties
HR should take a proactive approach when customers, vendors or contractors harass employees, writes Alexander Reich of Saul Ewing LLP. By Alexander Reich Alexander Reich is a labor and employment attorney with Saul Ewing LLP. Most workplace harassment policies focus on the actions of co-workers and supervisors. But harassment does not always come from inside the organization. Customers,…
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Students say they lack interest in high-demand industries. Employers can help.
Without intervention, several industries could struggle for talent due to a “frequent mismatch between student aptitudes and interests,” YouScience said. Kathryn Mood, Senior Editor To address workforce shortages, employers may need to focus their efforts on building awareness of and interest in career opportunities in K-12 students, according to a report released Tuesday by YouScience, a…
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4 in 5 hiring managers say high schoolers not prepared for workforce
A majority of 500 hiring managers surveyed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce say there should be more business courses in high school. Naaz Modan, Senior Reporter Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The 2025 New Hire Readiness Report comes as College Board prepares the public launch of “AP Career Kickstart” courses, which preliminarily include Advanced Placement…
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4 reasons to consider pharmacy benefits optimization
Pharmacy costs are spiraling out of control, and traditional solutions aren’t working. Prescription drug spending increased 11.4% in 2024, with net prices reaching $487 billion, led by high-cost GLP-1s and specialty drugs. And total spending on prescriptions is expected to grow by $116 billion in 2029, compared to 2024, exceeding $600 billion. Specialty medications already account for 54% of all drug spending, with…
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Despite surge in AI adoption, sales teams say the tech is failing them
Organizations called “AI Leapers” appear to have widespread breakdowns in execution, effectiveness and alignment, the report found. By Carolyn Crist Although workplace adoption of artificial intelligence tools is accelerating, only 28% of sales and revenue leaders say it improves revenue-driving sales performance, according to a Sept. 9 report from Highspot, an AI-based platform for go-to-market performance. In particular,…
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6 things HR should know about intermittent FMLA leave
Above all, it’s important for employers to maintain a sincere, employee-centered approach, said Littler Mendelson’s Jeff Nowak. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Employers often complain that the Family and Medical Leave Act is difficult to administer, and that’s particularly the case when FMLA leave is intermittent, or occurs at irregular intervals. Frustrations aside, however, it’s important for…
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Nearly 4 in 10 companies will replace workers with AI by 2026, survey shows
High-salary employees, those without AI skills, recently hired workers and entry-level employees face the highest risks for layoffs. By Carolyn Crist As companies increase their investment in and adoption of artificial intelligence tools, more employers plan to replace workers with AI within the next year, according to a September report by Resume.org. Nearly 3 in 10 companies said…
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5 things HR can do to hire — and retain — veterans
About 5% of the U.S. civilian labor force consists of former service members, but the transition isn’t always an easy one, sources told HR Dive. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Soldiers from Ft. Lee, Va., help mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial on Nov. 11, 2011, in Washington, D.C. To improve veteran…
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A majority of US workers say they experience ‘ghost growth’ in their careers
Promises of advancement without follow-through can damage employee trust and lead to turnover, according to MyPerfectResume. By Carolyn Crist Career growth can sometimes feel fake and performative, particularly for the 65% of U.S. workers who experience “ghost growth,” or the illusion of advancement but no meaningful changes in pay, promotion or authority, according to a Sept. 22…
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Retail’s seasonal hiring could hit lowest point since 2009
Challenger, Gray & Christmas predicts that retailers will bring on fewer than 500,000 employees in Q4, a low last seen following the 2008 financial crisis. Dani James, Reporter The outside of the Macy’s store in New York City, N.Y., in 2022. Many retailers have remained silent on hiring expectations this year. Kaarin Moore/HR Dive Dive Brief:…
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