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Did you know that 35% of 18-year-olds with autism attend college, but a staggering 85% of college graduates with autism are underemployed or unemployed? And 1 million+ people with autism in the United States will reach adulthood in the next decade. The number of candidates who are being overlooked by hiring processes designed with only […]
In a world of exponentially increasing business tempo for C-Suite executives to adapt, innovate, improve their products, services, profitability, and standing against the competition, where should they turn for insights and direction? C-Suite leaders need clear, simple, and workable concepts that they can use immediately. The perspectives that the C-Suite needs come not from consultants, […]
Through all the tumult caused by the Great Recession, healthcare companies remained a steady source of job growth, but recent demographic and policy shifts are driving the need for healthcare hiring to new heights. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has forecast that employment in healthcare is expected to grow faster than most other occupations between 2014 and 2024. The question is not just where is this growth coming from, but also how will healthcare employers respond?
We’ve been talking for some time about the tight job market faced by employers across the company. With the unemployment rate at a historic low, many jobseekers are having an easier-than-usual time finding a new job, or a first job, as employers struggle to find qualified employees.
According to Gartner research, self-service platforms will make up nearly 80% of all enterprise reporting by 2020, and they’ll be very critical to evolving talent spaces across organizations.
Even if you’re not a sports fan, you’ve likely heard of this severance payout received by former A&M football coach, Jimbo Fisher. While you will never deal with this type of buy-out, the saga teaches us a great deal about hiring decisions, employment contracts, and, well, human nature. Jimbo’s the One! The following facts are […]
HR employees typically begin planning for next year before autumn of the current year because choices about the next year’s benefits are made months before it begins. Whether you’re making many or few changes to the benefits you offer, your preparations for open enrollment provide a good opportunity to confirm that your benefits plans are […]
As the U.S. Senate considers its own version of Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal-and-replace legislation, plan sponsor groups urged it the repeal the Cadillac tax and employer mandate outright.
The scandals were shocking, but at first, they seemed to impact just a few companies. The name Enron became familiar to everyone. The next wave of meltdowns took down some large investment banks, such as Merrill Lynch and Bear Stearns, and more people were affected. The public outcry over how executives at these companies were […]
Ageism remains one of the most widespread and damaging forms of discrimination in today’s workplace, and new data from Resume Now’s 2024 State of Ageism in the Workplace report paints a troubling picture. According to the survey, an overwhelming 90% of workers aged 40 and older report experiencing age-related discrimination at work. From pay disparities […]