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Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Employees looking for empathetic leaders to help with productivity, mental health

February 14, 2024

Via: HRD America

Employees across the world have underscored the need for more empathetic leaders as they grapple from stress, burnout, and declining job satisfaction, according to a new report. A survey by Dayforce from over 8,700 employees across the world found that […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Violence and abuse against retail staff up 50%

February 14, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

A survey by the British Retail Consortium found that in the year to September 2023 there were on average 1,300 incidents of violence or verbal abuse against retail staff a day, up from 870 a day the year before. Around […]


Workplace wellness

Do workplace romances work?

February 13, 2024

Via: HR Dive

Jim and Pam. David and Patrick. Ben and Leslie. Workplace romances work on the TV screen, but do they hold up in real life? Among employees who have returned to the office, 29% of the 1,448 surveyed by ResumeBuilder.com this […]


Research

Pay growth continues to outpace inflation

February 13, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

The annual increase in regular weekly earnings without bonuses was 6.2% in October to December 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics’ February labour market figures. But when adjusted for inflation using the CPIH measure, regular pay rose by […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

The Real Reason ‘Lazy Girl Jobs’ Reflects the Future of Workplace Trends

February 12, 2024

Via: Spark

The term “lazy girl jobs” set off a storm on social media. To date, permutations of the hashtag #LazyGirlJobs have combined views of 63.9 million and rising on TikTok with the conversations spilling onto other platforms. But let’s be clear. […]


Software

Are Any Jobs Safe from AI?

February 9, 2024

Via: HR Hero

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its potential to perform tasks typically done by humans grows exponentially. From automating routine tasks to analyzing complex data, AI’s capabilities are reshaping the workforce. However, even as AI improves, there are certain […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Apprentice minimum wage ‘not enough to cover living costs’

February 9, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

A Sheffield Hallam University study, commissioned by the Low Pay Commission and published during National Apprenticeship Week, gathered the experiences of those paid the national minimum wage apprenticeship rate (NMWAR) to find out whether they earned enough to get by, […]


Communication, Development & Evaluation

How To Navigate Employee Termination Challenges Using Tech

February 8, 2024

Via: Spiceworks

Jordi Romero, CEO and co-founder of Factorial HR, explains the role of HR tech solutions in addressing employee termination challenges, providing insights on how technology can impact the future of work. Navigating the complexities of employee termination in the digital […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Listen to Your Employees to Achieve DE&I Goals

February 7, 2024

Via: HR Hero

“Why is it that some organizations excel in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) while others falter?” This provocative question sets the stage for a deep dive into the world of DE&I, based on my enlightening interview with Michelle Marshall, the […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

How to Get Your Workforce on Board with AI

February 6, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most impactful technologies the business world has ever seen. It’s affecting almost every single industry with its ability to automate processes, transform data into helpful reports, and make recruitment much less labor-intensive. AI […]


News

Starbucks employee fired after foiling robbery attempt

February 5, 2024

Via: HRD America

A former Starbucks employee who thwarted an attempted robbery at one of the coffee giant’s chains has launched a legal action after his employer fired him weeks after the incident. According to Michael Harris, he was wrongfully terminated by Starbucks. […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement

Is employee engagement stagnating?

February 2, 2024

Via: HRD America

Employee engagement in the United States has stagnated at 33%, reflecting a slight decline from the midyear peak of 34%, according to Gallup’s recent survey. The annual snapshot of U.S. employee engagement has shown a fluctuating pattern, reaching its peak […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl and workplace distractions: A love story

February 2, 2024

Via: HR Dive

As Swifties and football fans alike gear up for Super Bowl LVIII, talk around the water cooler — or on Slack — is bound to pass into the red (Taylor’s version) zone. Of the leading workplace distractions in 2023, Taylor […]


News

Walmart rewrites the rulebook: Equity, expansion, and evolution

January 31, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has recently unveiled a series of strategic initiatives that underscore its commitment to growth, employee empowerment, and customer satisfaction. These announcements, ranging from a significant stock split to ambitious expansion and modernization plans, mark a change in […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Embracing a Growth Mindset

January 31, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Mindset is everything. Research by Carol Dweck indicates that having a growth mindset is the key to success in almost every area of life. People with a growth mindset believe that any skill can be learned through hard work, consistent […]


Workplace wellness

Why Obesity’s Stigma Stands in the Way of Treatment and Care

January 30, 2024

Via: HR Hero

“Eat less and exercise more.” “Change your behavior and you’ll lose weight.” “It’s all in your head.” “It’s your lack of willpower.” “You’re selfish and lazy.” This is what people with obesity often hear from the media, friends, family and […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

New survey uncovers ripple effects of workplace violence fears within companies and need for proactive prevention

January 29, 2024

Via: HR Dive

Employees often choose to keep their workplace violence concerns private. The unspoken nature of these concerns can mislead employers, giving them a distorted view of the risks facing their workforce and organization – from mental health to productivity and retention. […]


Research

30% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z

January 29, 2024

Via: HR Dive

Gen Z will be hard to ignore as Glassdoor predicts Zoomers will overtake Baby Boomers in workforce numbers this year. “Recognizing the unique challenges that Gen Zers face in assimilating into a company’s culture is the initial step to effectively […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee retention

Employers must improve support for terminally ill workers

January 26, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

Receiving a terminal diagnosis can be the most difficult news someone will ever hear, and yet few employers have developed support for employees with a terminal illness. CIPD research with Simplyhealth shows that just a third of organisations have specific […]


News

Why the Harvard president scandal is a cautionary tale for HR pros

January 25, 2024

Via: HR Dive

When Claudine Gay resigned as president of Harvard University on Jan. 2, she did so amid a swirl of controversy that was not only damaging to her personally, but also to Harvard overall. While Gay’s situation, which involved criticism over […]