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Even When Women Earn More, They Earn Less

New research into the Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted by JobList found there are a few occupations in which women earn more than men, including billing, reservations, travel clerks, and advertising sales. However, the number of occupations for which this was the case was much smaller than the number of occupations in which men made […]

HR Query: Skills Gap or Waning Interest? Why Tech Leaders Can’t Find Talent (Part I)

Although thousands of tech workers have been laid off in the last few months, tech leaders are having difficulty attracting top talent. According to a new LinkedIn survey, as a career, the tech sector isn’t as attractive as it once was. While unemployment is at its lowest level in decades, there are still more than […]

Getting hiring right: Risks abound when searching for the right hire

When work piles up, it’s tempting to find somebody—anybody—to bring on board. But many times bringing on the wrong person is worse than going shorthanded. Employers can reduce the risk, however, but it takes patience—a quality an overworked employer may have trouble mustering.   Monster Worldwide, Inc. in May announced results of a survey showing that […]

Best of HRDA Frankly Speaking (Part 1)

From AI and HR data to recruitment and empathetic leadership, HRDA’s Frankly Speaking series goes straight to the source. We’ve tapped top HR industry experts to give you the actionable insights you need to navigate today’s hottest topics. Here are the most-viewed insights you can’t miss. Portillo’s CPO on Winning Executive Support The most authentic […]

1/3 of HR Leaders Feel Current Training Programs Are Meeting Their Development Needs, Says Survey

Attracting top talent and improving employee engagement are the top priorities for 2017, according to a new survey released by Waggl, a technology platform that surfaces and distills real-time insights from groups of people. In Waggl’s newest “Voice of the Workplace” pulse survey, conducted with hundreds of business and HR leaders from August 2026 through […]

Not funny: mocking coworker’s spouse’s religion

by Zachary D. Morahan The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, 2nd Department, recently issued an important decision in which it held that an employer faced liability under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) for allowing employees to mock the religious beliefs of a coworker’s spouse. This case has important ramifications for both […]

Big Brother is Watching: Tracking Government Employees

After ordering federal workers back to the office, the Trump administration sent an e-mail informing employees it will employ the use of technology to ensure they’re back, Reuters says. For example, it will track laptop logins, employee badge swipes, and other information to monitor where work is being completed. “Most EPA employees have returned to the office, […]

Fixing Engagement—What to Do

Yesterday’s Advisor featured Nicole Price’s take on engagement—it has to be coupled with personal accountability; today, her tips for getting your engagement going.

Name Patterns Point to Systemic Barriers in Senior Leadership Roles

Resume.io recently did an analysis of more than 3000 LinkedIn profiles, with a focus on those in leadership roles. Their analysis identified patterns in names most associated with senior-level positions, specifically those with titles like CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, President, Vice President, Director, and Manager. The findings are interesting, a bit shocking, and perhaps a […]

Why Family-Building Benefits Are a Necessary Piece of Modern Employer Coverage

Family-building benefits were once synonymous with essential but limited parental offerings like maternity leave. But modern families have grown and changed significantly over the past few decades. In addition to maternity leave solutions, top employees are now requesting benefits like fertility care, postpartum recovery coaching, and hormone replacement solutions. Therefore, many employers need help navigating […]