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The future of talent recruitment is shifting. As we move into 2025, HR leaders must adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of a more fluid workforce. Jake Canull, Regional Director at Top Employers Institute, sheds light on this transformative trend, highlighting the growing importance of “The New Belonging.” “The New Belonging calls on organizations […]
When it comes to discrimination in the workplace, people tend to think first of racial and gender discrimination. However, there are a number of other protected demographic categories that face discrimination in the workplace and other settings. For example, a surprising number of American workers reported experiencing age discrimination, according to a recent report by […]
Parenting can be exhausting. From getting everyone out the door in the morning to preparing dinner before soccer practice, the everyday stresses of parenthood can leave parents feeling burned out, isolated, and depressed. The recent Surgeon General advisory highlights the sheer scope of this issue: 48% of parents say that most days their stress is […]
For many workers, the holidays aren’t just about joy and celebration; they’re also a time of overwhelming stress. Between juggling work responsibilities, family obligations, and financial pressures, it’s no wonder that over half of employees (53%) say they feel more stressed than usual during the holidays, according to a recent Monster poll. Even more concerning, […]
Ready to dive into the biggest HR controversies of 2024? Our ‘Year of Debate’ series explores the key topics that ignited intense industry discussions. From Gen to AI and DEI, this series provides HR leaders with the information and insights they need to stay ahead of the curve. Despite the backlash we’ve heard about Gen Z, […]
Jennifer Martinez, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) at Hanson Bridgett LLP, is a driving force in the legal industry’s push for diversity, equity, inclusion, and opportunity. With a passion for both legal advocacy and social justice, she has dedicated her career to creating a more equitable workplace. As CDEIO, Martinez spearheads the firm’s […]
Most readers are no stranger to road construction: the reduced lanes, traffic jams, and orange-vested workers that become all too common during certain times of the year. But imagine the same scene without the orange-vested workers—a fully automated road construction project where drones, machines, AI and satellites combine to remove the need for human labor […]
Ready to dive into the biggest HR controversies of 2024? Our ‘Year of Debate’ series explores the key topics that ignited intense industry discussions. From Gen to AI and DEI, this series provides HR leaders with the information and insights they need to stay ahead of the curve. The battle lines are drawn as we […]
As companies like Starbucks and Amazon roll back their remote work policies, others are doubling down on flexibility, proving that work-from-home isn’t just a pandemic experiment—it’s a new way of working. Contrary to their approach, other companies like Allstate, Instacart, and Spotify, are choosing instead to embrace remote work. Their focus is on meeting employees […]
Research consistently demonstrates that diverse and inclusive workplaces foster deeper employee trust and commitment. This is echoed by a recent Pew Research Center survey, where 56% of employed U.S. adults agree that prioritizing DEI within the workplace is beneficial. As we prepare for the new year, let’s revisit some of the most impactful episodes from […]