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New research from resume.io reveals the steep challenges older workers face when trying to re-enter the workforce. A survey of 600 U.S. job seekers aged 50 and over shows that while financial pressures are keeping people working longer than people, widespread fears of age discrimination are heavily shaping how they apply for jobs and present […]
With Pope Leo XIV releasing an encyclical back in May, largely condemning the use of generative AI, we’ve seen cases begin to surface of employees asking for religious accommodations to exempt them from using AI in their roles. And employers are having to comply. As AI use grows, so too does it’s many compliance issues. […]
Many HR leaders are rushing to use AI to automate routine, repetitive tasks. The goal seems obvious: clear out the busy work so employees can focus entirely on high-value, complex projects. But Kevin Bishop, Director of Talent Development at LinkedIn, warns that this approach might accidentally be driving your team straight toward burnout. In a […]
As HR professionals, and really as people, we opt to be nice and polite when dealing with anything in the workplace. But what happens when that blanket “agreeable”-ness produces a stagnant and stale environment instead of something productive? When the status quo becomes more harm than good, how can you break the mold? Amira Barger, […]
While legislation and reputation of marijuana usage have changed drastically in the past decade, drug testing and workplace policy has lagged behind. Drug tests often fall to the wayside of priorities for HR professionals but leaving them to become outdated is a straight shot to logistical and compliance nightmares. So how can HR professionals catch […]
Despite the rules and regulations around all immigration policies fluctuating drastically under the current administration, many still believe their business won’t be affected. But the truth is, these changes are broad and specific, and a lack of preparation can mean severe consequences when ICE raids and audits come around. Our friends over at Brightmine just […]
While most companies are mandating return-to-office (RTO) policies, one construction giant is celebrating ten years of doing things completely differently. Back in 2016, Shawmut Design and Construction faced a talent crisis. Engagement surveys revealed that high-performing employees—especially women in their 20s to 40s—were leaving the firm at an alarming rate due to rigid work schedules. […]
Engagement surveys are a point of contention for everyone. Employees think they’re a waste of time, managers have to wrangle data into something meaningful, and the entire process feels tedious. But what if these surveys, if done right, could tell a story that actually lets a workplace grow and change to the needs of the […]
Tyrese Manigault, Senior Manager of Employee Engagement of NASCAR, opened up a discussion during SPARK HR on the future of DEI, AI’s effects on leadership, and how leaders view legacy. In his panel, he broke down just how important it is for HR professionals to own up to what they can’t control, and approach what […]
As AI-generated resumes flood the hiring market, many talent teams are rushing to make “blind” skills assessments a mandatory requirement. But implementing heavy, time-consuming hoops across the board can accidentally alienate top-tier talent and introduce bias into your pipeline. According to Donna Fowler, SVP of Global People & Talent at SEON, the key to fraud […]