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Just over half of U.S. employees believe they are being paid fairly compared with workers who hold similar jobs either at their own or other companies, according to the 2016 Global Workforce Study by Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company. At the same time, a companion survey of U.S. employers […]
You probably hear a lot about hiring veterans and the value they bring into the civilian workforce. There are hundreds of articles and studies written about it. In fact, there are even data that suggest how veterans are outperforming their civilian counterparts at work. There is good reason why some companies invest in hiring veterans. […]
An earlier Recruiting Daily Advisor article looked at research that suggests a culture of volunteerism has a positive impact on employee recruitment, engagement, and retention. Volunteerism is also about giving back to the community, as global banking giant Citi well knows. The Advisor provides a look at Citi as a best practice example, and to […]
On September 1, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a memorandum establishing a new enforcement initiative to prevent and protect employees from heat-related severe illnesses and deaths while working in hazardous hot indoor or outdoor environments.
It’s tough to confront a manager’s failure, but there is a system that can result in a turnaround, says consultant Paul Falcone, who is known for his detailed and practical guidance for HR managers. Falcone, author of a number of SHRMStore best-sellers, including 101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees and 101 Sample Write-Ups for […]
U.S. companies spent over $100 billion on training and employee development efforts in 2022, but many organizations continue to fall short on their training efforts. In a previous post, we explained what a culture of learning is and how it can help organizations make the most of their learning and development training investments. In this […]
Complimentary Webcast: 6 Ways Virtual Onboarding Can Engage, Equip, and Energize New Hires Date: Monday, January 30, 2017 Time: 2:00 PM ET Does your onboarding program leave your employees energized and excited? Or do they see it as a boring required chore? Would you like your new hire onboarding to be more interactive and engaging? […]
The glitz, glamour, and celebratory nature of last night’s Academy Awards were dimmed by the ongoing controversy about the total lack of racial diversity among Oscar contenders for the last two years. In response, Chris Rock delivered a scathing monologue criticizing the Academy and its members, the large majority of whom are white and male. […]
Yesterday, attorney Mark Schickman introduced us to the concept of “beauty bias”—a phrase coined by Stanford law professor Deborah Rhode. Today, a look at the flip side of the equation: Can an employee sue for being perceived as too attractive?
Jade and Cristina, like thousands of software engineers in their early 30s who dream of starting families, have worked long hours and built solid networks. Their careers are advancing nicely. Typical of tech employees in their generation, each chose to work for a company that supports work/life balance and offers attractive family-building benefits, and both […]