Do Review Site Rankings Really Impact Application Decisions?
A new survey finds that companies struggling to fill job openings may have their online reputation to blame.
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Respectful Workplaces Don’t Happen by Default
We have a crisis of respect and civility in our workplaces today.
Sexual Harassment: No Surprises in Harvey Weinstein Affair
The public is currently fixated on our business, sexual harassment in employment. Taking center stage is Harvey Weinstein, whose case is straightforward quid pro quo sexual harassment—a powerful employer expecting sex from women he promises to promote. Is that news in the film industry? Hardly.
Workers Identify Barriers to Closing the Skills Gap
In a new survey, 79% of U.S. workers acknowledge there is a skills gap in the United States. Notably, however, nearly the same percentage (78%) believe they have above average skills for their current job, and 80% think the workforce can be successfully reskilled to meet the demands of the job market. So, why in […]
#MeToo Hits the Workplace
The accusations of sexual harassment and assault against Harvey Weinstein and others have unleashed a cascade of reports of similar conduct across a wide range of industries. As the #MeToo campaign has caught fire on social media, women and men of seemingly all ages, all professions, and all levels have come forward to share their […]
Understanding the Impact of Career Development
Numerous surveys find that job candidates want career development, but few delve into the advantages of companies providing it—and there are many.
The Power of an Authentic You
At a conference earlier this year, I had the honor of moderating a lively, open, and engaging roundtable on women’s leadership. I opened the session by asking the participants whether they felt they were expected, as women, to act or behave a certain way to succeed in business.
The power of an authentic you
This week’s Oswald Letter is a guest post from Elizabeth Petersen, Simplify Compliance’s executive vice president of strategy and revenue. by Elizabeth Petersen At a conference earlier this year, I had the honor of moderating a lively, open, and engaging roundtable on women’s leadership. I opened the session by asking the participants whether they felt […]
Sexual Harassment Scandals Rock Hollywood
What happens when an industry has a culture of ignoring sexual harassment? The sexual harassment scandals rocking Hollywood paint a vivid picture.
Say Goodbye to the 9-to-5 Job
Adios, arrivederci, adieu. It’s time to bid the 9-to-5 job a fond farewell. Or so suggests research from ManpowerGroup, a leading global workforce solutions company.