Amber Burton
Fortune
New York, NY, United States
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McKinsey finds middle managers are spending little time actually managing—here’s why
Middle managers are spending less time developing and guiding talent. → Read More
Employers are taking the easy way out and cutting employees through ‘backdoor layoffs’
Some companies are making work conditions undesirable to encourage employees to quit. → Read More
The number of tech jobs is steadily increasing—but representation of Black talent is predicted to fall behind
Black representation in tech is projected to grow slowly despite anticipated job growth in the sector. → Read More
ServiceNow shifted its talent strategy to internal hires in 2022—it filled 1,500 open positions with existing employees
The talent strategy pivot was in response to uncertain economic times. → Read More
HR chiefs and C-suite leaders are struggling to stave off their own feelings of burnout
C-suite executives report struggling with mental health as much as their employees. → Read More
The departure of high performers could leave other top talent looking for the door
The departure of top talent creates a snowball effect. → Read More
Return-to-office mandates threaten corporate diversity goals and create challenge for recruiters
Diverse talent pipelines aren't in major hubs like San Francisco. → Read More
How LEGO reached record-high employee satisfaction through leadership training that lets workers experiment and play
The toy company has since seen record-high employee satisfaction. → Read More
Meta and Twitter are cutting middle managers. Here’s how to tell if yours are actually valuable
Middle managers should be evaluated based on one core competency. → Read More
Twilio joins other tech companies to cut pandemic-era benefits in second round of layoffs
Tech companies continue to strip back the perks once used to attract and retain talent. → Read More
3 big compensation trends HR leaders should have on their radar in 2023
Companies are doubling down on pay transparency, pay bumps, and geo-neutral pay. → Read More
Why McKinsey is pivoting from pedigree to potential in its search for new talent: ‘We used to source from 700 schools. We’re now at about 1,500’
The consulting company is moving away from traditional means of recruiting. → Read More
Alphabet spent an estimated $2 billion on severance packages. Here’s how much layoffs cost companies
Layoffs' potential savings often overshadow the astronomical expense per employee. → Read More
How to use a diversity audit to build trust with employees
Audits can help you detect pain points in an organization. → Read More
More Black workers are participating in the labor force, but HR leaders must ensure they stay
Employers will have to tap their arsenal to retain them. → Read More
How Vanguard is helping employees take control of their financial health
Vanguard’s CHRO shares the company's approach to financial health benefits. → Read More
It’s time to debunk the myth that layoffs save companies money
Layoffs can undermine productivity and profitability. → Read More
HR might not be able to detect a résumé written by ChatGPT. That could be a problem
HR teams will have to vet résumé credentials as ChatGPT becomes more widespread. → Read More
What remaining employees want to hear from leaders immediately after layoffs
Accountability is nice, but a clear path forward is even better, say HR experts. → Read More
World Wide Technology, the Black-owned $17 billion tech company, is still hiring workers as the industry sheds jobs
The supply chain's return to normalcy has prompted a hiring frenzy. → Read More