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Research

Gen Z workers say they are worried about AI replacing them

February 15, 2024

Via: HR Dive

About 43% of workers across generations are worried that another employee with better skills in generative artificial intelligence could replace them in their role in the next year, according to a Feb. 12 report from D2L, a learning technology company. […]


Diversity & Inclusion

DEI Faces Increased Legal and Leadership Scrutiny Heading into 2024

February 15, 2024

Via: HR Hero

In recent years, the conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has become increasingly complex, influenced by legal decisions and social movements. The past year has seen DEI discussions become highly politicized, a trend fueled by the […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Why Black hair remains a DEI battleground

February 14, 2024

Via: HR Dive

When it comes to identity at work, HR’s responsibilities extend beyond compliance — and even then, anti-discrimination protection in the U.S. differs from municipality to municipality. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on age, ability, race, religion […]


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. […]


Diversity & Inclusion

Quita Highsmith: Pioneering DEI Leadership at Genentech

February 12, 2024

Via: HR Hero

Quita Highsmith’s journey to becoming the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech reflects a career dedicated to meaningful change in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In her role at Genentech, a member of the Roche […]


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 development

Thinking ‘Outside the Box’: How Successful Leaders Overcame Their Limiting Beliefs, and How You Can Too

February 9, 2024

Via: HR Hero

The concept of ‘thinking outside the box’ has become more than a mere cliché in the leadership arena. It represents a crucial element of successful leadership, especially in today’s rapidly changing and complex world. Leaders who challenge conventional thinking, embrace […]


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, […]


News

‘Mentors sexually harassed staff’: MoD faces more allegations

February 8, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

The survey found that 60% of the 200 female public sector workers in the defence industry who responded had personally experienced problems, while a similar number had witnessed sexual harassment. About 100 private sector defence workers also responded, with just […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Soft skills most in-demand in 2024

February 8, 2024

Via: Personnel Today

LinkedIn’s analysis of job listings, recruiter messages and the skills possessed by recent hires found that soft skills reign supreme for UK employers in 2024, making up most of the top 10 most in-demand skills. Communication was the most desired […]


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 […]


Research

Terminating an Employee? These Are the Legal Ins and Outs You Need to Know

February 7, 2024

Via: Entrepreneur

Insubordination. IP disclosure. Misconduct. Breach of restrictive covenant. All of these are legitimate reasons to fire someone, but what do HR managers and business owners need to know about the legal technicalities surrounding employment termination? Components of a legal termination […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Trust, ‘human sustainability’ remain key to boosting performance, Deloitte says

February 7, 2024

Via: HR Dive

If companies want to improve their business and human performance, they must focus on a “human sustainability” approach that prioritizes outcomes among workers, customers and society at large, according to a Feb. 6 report from Deloitte. Although 89% of executives […]


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 […]


Research

Generative AI may have a ‘high human cost,’ SHRM report says

February 6, 2024

Via: HR Dive

In the decade ahead, CHROs and their colleagues will need to navigate several disruptions due to increasing adoption of generative AI in the workplace, according to a report from the Society for Human Resource Management and The Burning Glass Institute. […]


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 […]