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How the gender wage gap has changed since 1982
Pew Research Center analysis shows that the gap has narrowed, but the details are nuanced. Caroline Colvin, Reporter Activist, journalist and leader of the feminist movement Gloria Steinem attends a taping of The Merv Griffin Show on June 30, 1982, in Los Angeles, Calif. Pew Research Center has released its annual revisitation of the gender…
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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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Workers say wage stagnation is keeping their dreams out of reach
Half of employees surveyed by Zety said they don’t feel able to start a family or grow theirs on their current salary. Ginger Christ, Editor Listen to the article 2 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-say-wage-stagnation-is-keeping-their-dreams-out-of-reach/740215/ Dive Brief: Dive Insight: “This survey highlights a troubling trend where financial instability is crushing workers’ ambitions and emotional well-being,” said Jasmine Escalera,…
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More than 1 in 4 workers don’t know if they have mental healthcare benefits, survey finds
More than 1 in 4 workers don’t know if they have mental healthcare benefits, survey finds HR can potentially bolster usage of mental health benefits with the right kind of destigmatizing communication and training. Emilie Shumway, Editor Listen to the article 2 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-dont-know-if-they-have-mental-healthcare-benefits/741272/ Dive Brief: Dive Insight: HR professionals continually run into a frustrating…
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Turnover thwarts employers’ front-line training efforts, survey finds
Nearly half of talent development professionals surveyed by the Association for Talent Development said they were unsure how to overcome staffing changes. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Listen to the article 3 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/turnover-throwing-wrench-frontline-training/739810/ Dive Brief: Dive Insight: That most employers have honed in on on-the-job training aligns with previous findings about the format’s value. A…
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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 Moody, Senior Editor Listen to the article 2 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/students-lack-interest-in-high-demand-industries-employers-can-help/740227/ 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…
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Half of workers underwent training in the past year — but few learned about AI
Only 12.2% of respondents to a Pew Research Center survey said they took a class or received training on artificial intelligence. Kate Tornone, Lead Editor Listen to the https://www.hrdive.com/news/workers-lack-AI-training/740866/ article 2 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: AI’s effect on the workplace is rapidly growing, but most HR leaders have not prioritized efforts to reskill those who may…
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4 ways to focus on talent retention, according to The Conference Board
Turnover is costly, the report said, but employers can stem it with the right investments. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Listen to the article 4 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/4-ways-to-focus-on-talent-retention/740732/ To stem the tide of turnover and reduce costs, employers need to invest in talent retention, not just recruitment, according to a pair of reports released Feb. 19 by The…
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AI might be able to improve quality of hire — but it hasn’t yet, report shows
A slower job market means more recruiters will focus on the quality of the hire, in reaction to the “quick fills” of 2021 and 2022, LinkedIn said. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min https://www.hrdive.com/news/ai-improving-hiring-future/740462/ Recruiters are continuing to test and experiment with artificial intelligence tools — and while many recruiters surveyed agree…
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Workers lacking motivation? Monitoring and incentives aren’t the answer, researchers say
Managers should provide clear directions and feedback to see improved performance and commitment, according to recent data. Kate Tornone, Lead Editor Listen to the article2 mhttp://res.cloudinary.com/dmgi9movl/video/upload/q_1/v1740153051/news/text_to_speech/workers-lacking-motivation-monitoring-and-incentives-arent-the-answer-re_jjztho.wavin Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Tuesday’s research backs up what others have found: Clear goals, performance reviews and feedback are tied to high motivation to perform, McKinsey and Company research concluded late…
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