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Wellbeing in the workplace is an executive concern. Gallup’s March 2024 survey of 151 Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) from large companies reveals that wellbeing ranks among the top organizational priorities this year for one in four CHROs (23%). This follows U.S. adult mental health and emotional wellbeing dropping significantly in 2020 to a historic low and remaining there through our last recorded measurement in December of 2023. Concerns about employee mental health have broadened...

Employees are disconnected from their jobs—here’s how HR can help. Yet another workforce buzzword has entered the chat. The “Great Detachment” is how experts are describing the growing number of employees feeling disconnected from their job. Half of employees (51%) are actively seeking a new job or eyeing job boards, according to a recent Gallup report, the highest number since 2015. And the amount of workers looking for a job in a one-month period rose to 28% in July, Axios...

A new recruiting playbook The workplace is changing in ways we couldn’t have imagined just one year ago. The rise of Gen AI, the marked increase in return-to-office mandates, macroeconomic uncertainty, and the increasingly competitive market for talent with in-demand skills are reshaping the talent landscape. Talent acquisition (TA) will be at the forefront of helping employers navigate these and other challenges, but the talent playbooks of the past will no longer apply. As employer...

If you are struggling to find a new job, you are not alone. More than 70% of job seekers believe that the current labor market is not conducive to landing a new employment opportunity, with job hunters feeling they have to try harder to find a new job in this economy, according to talent solutions provider Aerotek. Nearly 70% of people said their current job search was more challenging than their last one. Research by human capital advisory firm Josh Bersin Company and workforce solutions...

Worry and anxiety are natural feelings to have ahead of a performance review. But coming into the conversation prepared and with the right frame of mind can assuage your fears. Here’s what to do before, during, and after your next performance evaluation. How to Prepare for Your Performance Review When done well, performance appraisals can guide employees along their career path. Think of it in terms of what employees should stop, start and continue, recommends Ellen Slane, an HR business...

It’s not unusual to experience a professional rut. Maybe it feels like your work isn’t challenging or that it doesn’t contribute meaningfully to the organization. For whatever reason, you might not feel as motivated and satisfied with your job as you once were. One way to spark your enthusiasm for work is to explore career development opportunities. Continuing to learn, no matter what stage of life you’re at, can help you feel more motivated, improve your chances at promotion, and even...

Explore why career development is vital for employee engagement, adaptability, attracting talent, and enhancing organizational capability. In the dynamic world of work, career development stands out as a crucial element for individual employees and for an organization's overall health and progress. Understanding why career development is important can be a game-changer for organizations aiming to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape. The impact of career development on employee...

In 2024, HR will elevate work. We see three fundamental shifts driving this transformation, fueling 11 defining HR trends. First, HR will realign its priorities, reflecting the changing needs of the modern workforce. Second, the way HR operates will be reinvented with a focus on driving value for its internal customers. Finally, HR is stepping up to champion meaningful change in the world of work. These shifts will send HR on a thrilling journey with opportunities, challenges, and the promise...

Congratulations — you got the promotion (or got the pleasure of giving it to a worthy employee). The caveat: No raise. It’s a dry promotion — promoting an employee without giving a pay raise — and it’s a growing trend in the workplace. But dry promotions aren’t just an evil employees have to endure — or a cheap ego stroke HR pros and managers will feel like they have to hand out. They have pros to balance the cons. Costs & Dry Promotions RiseWhat’s interesting is that dry promotions aren’t...

IntroductionIn today's evolving job market, staying competitive with salaries and benefits is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. As the demand for skilled professionals continues to rise globally, it's crucial for hiring managers and HR representatives to stay informed about local market trends and competitor offerings. This guide explores some of the best compensation benchmarking tools available for 2024, empowering HR teams to make data-driven decisions in recruitment and...

When job candidates have ghosted you, did you blame them for the separation? Now, did you ever think HR or hiring managers did something — or failed to do something — that prompted the ghosting? It’s likely the process was partly to blame. And it’s a dangerous practice. “Candidates understand that the way they are treated in the hiring process reflects the way they’ll be treated on the job. Top candidates who don’t feel respected or can’t see themselves being happy in the job are going to drop...

Before you hire a new employee, you want to make sure they’ll fit into your organization’s culture. Ideally, their values will align with your organization’s values, and they’ll have an attitude reflective of your organization’s principles. For instance, if your company values innovation and creativity, you’ll want any potential hires to possess traits that align with those beliefs. Someone who fits well within your company’s culture is more likely to stay on board for the long term. They’ll...

Prolonged inflation, fears of a recession, mass layoffs and more all made for a rocky labor market in 2023. But it may stabilize further in the new year, experts say, as the labor market levels off and many economists expect the U.S. economy to see a soft landing. “It’s uncharted territory all around,” says Preston Caldwell, chief economist at Morningstar. “We really haven’t had very many soft landings of this nature.” After years of fears over a looming recession, the economy is ending the...

Companies need to stay on top of industry trends to keep ahead of the competition. That’s especially true now, as it feels like new technological advancements are being made every week. But how can they do that? Through continuous employee development. Training employees ensures that the people who are there, working in — and on — the business every day know what’s happening and what’s to come for their department, the company, and the industry itself. According to LinkedIn’s Global Talent...

The role Human Resources (HR) has traditionally been viewed through a narrow lens, primarily focused on administrative tasks and personnel management. Unfortunately, “personnel management” (the name of HR 1.0 back in the 1920s) is how we started and it was all about transactions: hire, fire and pay. However, as the business landscape has dramatically evolved over the years, and particularly in the past two decades, there is a growing recognition of the strategic value that HR brings to the...

We are at an interesting point in human history where AI seems to have evolved to a higher state — not high enough for a robot uprising — but enough to make a lot of generic skills redundant.  Generative AI is quickly transforming all aspects of work, and employee engagement is not immune to its effects. That being said, engagement is inherently a human concept. Employee engagement is closely tied to how the employer treats the employee and how the employee feels about their job...

The field of Human Resources (HR) is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, changing workforce dynamics, and emerging trends. As we approach 2024, #HR professionals need to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the latest developments to effectively manage their organizations' most valuable asset—their people. In this article, we will explore some of the key #HRtrends that are expected to shape the landscape in 2024 and beyond. Embracing Artificial...

Recession fears and corporate belt-tightening have led to what seems like a daily barrage of layoffs. But while the shaky economy is taking a toll on full-time employees, it’s offering a silver lining to gig workers and contractors.  As employers seek to cut their labor costs and have the flexibility to staff up and down, demand for contingent workers is rising. Listings for contract jobs jumped 26% when comparing the stretch of May to November 2022 to the same period in 2021, according...

Recruiters spend an inordinate amount of time searching for candidates. It's a laborious task going through hundreds of résumés, trying to find the right match. It takes time and talent to write effective job descriptions to capture the attention of job seekers, while also adhering to new salary disclosure rules and other requirements. Hiring managers want to hire the most appropriately skilled candidates as quickly as possible. However, one of the biggest complaints made by job seekers is...

Diversity and inclusion are some of the most popular topics of the 21st century, as more companies than ever recognise the role they play in forging an equal society. With businesses becoming more diverse, the UK has witnessed a 58% increase in D&I-centred roles, reflecting the increased interest in hiring a specialist. Diversity and inclusion speakers are regularly booked to discuss the importance of cultivating an equal workplace culture, through their tried and tested methods. These...

“The best workforce is a diverse workforce.” — Ted Colbert, Boeing’s CIO There is a great deal of research showing the benefits of diversity in companies. A 2017 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study identified diversity as a key driver of innovation, finding that diverse teams produce 19% more revenue. Results showed that these companies develop more relevant products because they are more in tune with the customer's changing needs. Their adaptability is a byproduct of varying...

Salary increases are just like our relatives. Merit increases are the close relatives you see regularly, and promotional increases are the distant cousin you only see every few years. You like the distant cousin, they’re flashy and fun every time you see them, but you want to learn more about them. There’s a reason everyone loves promotional increases: career advancement is one of the most important motivators for employees. In the employee engagement surveys we administer, a lack of...

The world is upside down and sometimes it can be tough (really tough, if we’re honest) to stay optimistic and maintain sanity. Questions are everywhere: What the future will hold? What will we learn? How will life (continue to) change? And what will the new normal be? We’re experiencing shifts in so many facets of life from family and community to work and how we socialize. While we may worry about the worst, a positive future is likely when considering what your company will do for you, how...

With people forced to stay home for their safety but still needing to continue work, virtual meetings have become the main form of communication between leaders and their employees. Of course, even before the pandemic, most companies have been conducting virtual meetings in order to avoid being hindered by geography, especially in a growing global market. However, virtual meetings also pose problems. Lack of proper equipment such as a good internet connection can cause lags and...

No handshakes. No office tours. No getting-to-know-you lunches. Some companies are still in hiring mode right now--and they're finding new ways to figure out if a candidate will be a good fit. While a staggering 20.5 million jobs were lost in April with 33 million Americans seeking unemployment benefits since the start of the pandemic, many businesses continue to hire--and not just Instacart or Amazon. Industries including technology, health care, and financial services continue to bring...

The term “employee engagement,” isn’t a new one. But since its original concept in 1990 and now, the way we view engagement in the workplace has shifted dramatically. The emphasis is no longer on the employee to be happy, but rather, on the employer to ensure each employee feels fulfilled in their role, supported by their manager and leaders, and connected to the company’s purpose. Currently, people across the nation and the globe continue to experience the high levels of stress that were...

Discussions of race and equality, sparked by the recent protests over police brutality against black men and women, are likely to arise in the workplace. What do you do, as a manager or human resources professional, if they occur on company time? Facilitate them, or quell them to avoid conflict? There's no one-size-fits-all way to handle these sensitive workplace conversations or related actions. The response will vary according to an organization's size,...