Category: Development & Evaluation

July 18, 2024

Speaking very generally, there are various pros and cons to hiring recent college graduates. On the one hand, these graduates may come, fresh from academia, equipped with the latest knowledge and theories in their chosen field. On the other hand, […]

July 17, 2024

Legions of office workers have been skipping the commute for a few years now, working remotely in the comfort of their homes and relying on technology to keep them connected to their colleagues. Especially during the pandemic, employers and employees […]

July 10, 2024

Many companies are filling fewer roles, a major shift from the blistering pace of hiring that we’ve seen over the last few years. Due to economic fears and a job market settling from the pandemic-era disruption, this less hurried atmosphere […]

July 9, 2024

Although both employers and employees see the need for skills development in the workplace, continuous upskilling isn’t the norm for most workers, according to a July 3 report from D2L, a learning technology company. Investing in learning and development leads […]

July 8, 2024

Research consistently backs the need for psychological safety in the workplace. For instance, in a survey of 28,000 professionals across 16 countries, released in January by Boston Consulting Group, psychological safety was associated with employees feeling 2.1 times more motivated, […]

July 8, 2024

Laying off employees in today’s business and legal environment can often feel like a minefield and a potential public relations nightmare for employers. Layoffs are by their nature a complex and sensitive process with significant legal implications, especially when employees […]

July 2, 2024

In 2024, around the world, more voters will be electing leaders of their countries than in any time in history. The temptation to discuss politics in the workplace will probably be at an all-time high, but these conversations are fraught […]

July 1, 2024

Gen Z employees are reshaping the workplace, and HR professionals have an opportunity to learn from them and adapt to meet their needs. At ADP’s 2024 Women@Work summit, a panel of intergenerational experts shared their insights on how Gen Z […]

June 28, 2024

Social media has moved beyond just entertainment—now, it’s also a dynamic in reshaping career trajectories and empowering individuals in their pursuit of professional fulfillment. While professional networking platforms like LinkedIn have long been recognized as essential tools in job hunting, […]

June 27, 2024

Many organizations operate with a remote or hybrid workforce in today’s digital age. While this flexibility offers numerous benefits, it can also present challenges in fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among employees who may rarely, if ever, physically interact […]

June 26, 2024

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was enacted to promote accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained in the files of consumer reporting agencies (CRA). Employment background checks are a form of consumer report, so employers that conduct background […]

June 25, 2024

There are few guarantees in business, but this one is certain: If you don’t keep customers, you won’t have a business for long. Yet, at a time when most companies are desperately trying to maintain customer loyalty (retention is more […]

June 25, 2024

Institutions around the country are in turmoil, subject to loud clamoring about events in the Middle East. Many members of their communities are making claims of anti-Semitism, while there are counterclaims of Islamophobia. Public universities and institutions may have no […]

June 24, 2024

A recent survey of U.S. employers found that 45% plan to cut out their bachelor’s degree requirements for some positions during 2024. That survey also found 55% of companies had removed degree requirements during 2023. Another telling statistic: Four in […]

June 24, 2024

Ready or not, Generation Z’s digital-savvy, socially conscious professionals have entered the workforce. Ranging in age from 12 to 27, Gen Z makes up 30% of the world’s population and will make up just as much of the workforce by […]

June 21, 2024

Employee experience management has a significant effect on performance. Gallup’s 2023 Employee Engagement Survey found that 33 percent of U.S. workers are actively engaged at work. Organizations with higher employee experience scores tend to enjoy lower absenteeism, lower turnover, more […]

June 19, 2024

Human resources (HR) leaders are deeply familiar with the Great Resignation and the millions of individuals who quit their jobs over the past few years. However, it is likely that many aren’t as aware of an equally important development known […]

June 19, 2024

The research by Stanford University and Shenzhen Finance Institute involved more than 1,600 graduate workers at Chinese travel agency Trip.com. It found that people who worked from home two days per week were just as likely to be promoted as […]

June 17, 2024

The tech skills gap has troubled employers for years — a problem that the emergence of AI has only worsened. Employers have said in various surveys they are concerned they cannot train workers quickly enough to keep up with tech […]

June 13, 2024

Despite consistently low unemployment numbers, the United States is grappling with a severe labor shortage that is impacting industries across the board. From hotels and restaurants to grocery and manufacturing industries, employers are struggling to find workers to fill essential […]