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1 in 2 graduates believe their college major didn’t prepare them for today’s market
Respondents said they felt unprepared in numerous ways, especially finding a job after graduation and navigating student debt and personal finances. By Carolyn Crist Graduates exit a the graduation ceremony on June 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif. Only 5% of Americans surveyed reported feeling “adequately prepared” for life and the workplace after graduation. Eric Thayer /…
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The supervisor crisis — and why companies should be worried
Without a pipeline of future supervisors, companies may experience a leadership vacuum in coming years, a new report found. By Carolyn Crist Supervisors are quitting, yet nobody wants to step up to take their place, which is leading to burnout, poor workplace culture and empty leadership pipelines, according to a July 9 report from Express Employment Professionals. More…
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The top 10 reasons employers get sued — and how to prevent them
Neglecting to take federal and organizational policies seriously can lead to companies paying up big time, Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, told a SHRM audience. By Emilie Shumway SHRM25 attendees walk through the convention center on June 30, 2025, in San Diego, Calif. Mario Bordogna, partner at Bowles Rice LLP, spoke at a session…
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The gender divide in generative AI training may worsen without intervention, reports say
Only 36% of women said they believe generative AI can help advance their careers, compared with 45% of men, according to Coursera’s report. Kathryn Mood, Senior Editor Listen to the article 3min http://Amazon Web Services and Coursera.https://www.hrdive.com/news/gender-divide-in-generative-ai-training-may-worsen-without-intervention/742134/ A perceived lack of generative AI’s relevance to their jobs may keep women from learning more about how to use…
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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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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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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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Keep leadership training specific to company needs, McLean advises
Studies show that a lack of communication skills and change readiness is keeping leaders from reaching their potential. Kathryn Moody, Senior Editor Listen to the article2 min Measuring the effectiveness of learning and development programs is an ongoing challenge in the HR space, but employers must be wary of using that as an excuse to…
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