Valerie Bolden-Barrett
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ManpowerGroup: US talent shortages have tripled in 10 years
"Now is the time for employers to differentiate themselves and think differently about what they offer," Becky Frankiewicz said of the results. → Read More
Eliminate 'outsiderness' to advance D&I goals, Gartner says
A sustainable inclusion program can boost performance and retention, a report concluded. → Read More
Workers with disabilities 'left behind' as workforce diversity increases, UNH study shows
Employers' failure to prioritize individuals with disabilities in diversity and inclusion strategies may be contributing to the problem, some say. → Read More
Workers No. 1 pet peeve? When colleagues come to work sick, survey shows
The irritation appears well founded but possibly hypocritical — a previous poll showed 90% of respondents admitting to reporting for duty when sick. → Read More
Gen Z wants to see cognitive diversity at work
For some, diversity and inclusion is a broad idea, including things like lifestyle, culture and political thinking. → Read More
Workers worry their careers may suffer if they use flexible work options
HR can play a key role in ensuring employees feel empowered to use benefits, experts say. → Read More
Employers find retention tool in foreign assignments, report reveals
As employers compete in a tight talent market, many are betting on benefits as a differentiator. → Read More
Intelligent automation can deliver 200% ROI — and may not decrease headcount
As the employee experience remains a top priority for HR, automation will require greater investment in talent, studies have said. → Read More
Hilton tops Fortune's list of best workplaces for 2nd year
Employees at Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" said they trust their employers and feel able to reach their potential. → Read More
Employees say 2020 election talk has them avoiding co-workers
Companies may need policies on appropriate political expression to reduce conflict and maintain productivity, Gartner said in its findings. → Read More
CEO turnover surged in January, says Challenger
Exits may be up but most organizations appear satisfied with their top leader, a report concluded. → Read More
Mexican, Canadian engineers avoid US due to living expenses, immigration policy
The news may come as no surprise to tech companies struggling to find talent. → Read More
Most employers say they treat workers with dignity, but employees disagree
The study defined workplace dignity as "an environment in which employees can experience a sense of self-respect, pride and self-worth." → Read More
Workers want a schedule that's consistent and prioritizes health
A recent study revealed that good schedules have benefits for employers, too. → Read More
HackerRank: Hiring managers eye coding boot camp grads
The graduates make better equipped workers, survey respondents said. → Read More
Millennials, Gen Z are ditching the job-hopper label, study says
Younger workers plan to stay in their jobs six to 10 years, according to Zapier. → Read More
HR and IT may need to reconnect to modernize recruiting
Some experts even posit that IT should report to the chief people officer rather than the CFO. → Read More
A record 17.6M workers may be absent on Super Bowl Monday
Among other tips, experts recommend that employers keep expectations low and foster honesty. → Read More
Managers say they work hard, but direct reports disagree
Nearly a third of employees in a recent survey said their manager doesn't act like a coach or mentor. → Read More
Recruiting firms say employers need to raise wages
Employers must consider various ways to attract talent in today's tight labor market, according to Bullhorn. → Read More