The pandemic was the catalyst — not the reason — that millions of American workers quit their jobs, according to a growing body of evidence that includes a … Read more
The Labor Market Remains Strong, But…
March was another big month for the labor market despite continued global unrest and inflation headlines. The U.S. added 431,000 jobs during the month, … Read more
Why higher education is failing businesses (and what needs to be done about it)
“Higher education is supposed to provide society with a reliable workforce. Today, it is failing to fulfill that basic function.” So says James Caan CBE – … Read more
The Democratization of Talent Mapping
A strong internal mobility strategy encourages employees to pursue not only new roles but special projects, volunteer work, educational advancement, … Read more
HRDs: Create ‘awareness’ first, and new skills will follow
As we all know, and as latest US Bureau of Labor statistics prove, America is currently experiencing an acute labor and skills shortage. Demand for labor, … Read more
DE&I: I was doing it in the 80s, but it’s even more important now
If you hang around long enough, you’ll see a lot of old trends pop up again. It’s like the old line that says “everything old is new … Read more
We Don’t Talk Enough About the ‘Other Ageism’
In most cases, reverse ageism — discrimination against younger workers — is legal. While the law offers protections to candidates and employees 40 and … Read more
The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week
Welcome to “The Most Interesting Recruiting Stories of the Week,” a weekly post that features talent acquisition insights and information from … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
City lowers minimum employment age for employees Administrators in the city of Effingham, Illinois, really do believe you’re never too young to start work. … Read more
The Best Way to View Generational Stereotypes
Gen Z, the cohort just entering the workforce, is stealing the headlines. Numerous studies have come out over the last year describing this generation, … Read more