‘Work hard, play hard?’ 10 buzzwords applicants hate to see in job postings
Only 2% of applicants said playful jargon makes a job appealing to them. Over half said the opposite.
Employee retention
The costly practice of pushing out employees to avoid layoffs
From losing valuable employees to getting stuck with bad managers, an employee engagement expert talks about the dangers of finding layoff loopholes.
The top 8 excuses employees use when they’re running late
From standard alarm clock mishaps to losing their keys before work, these are employees' go-to explanations when they're in a tight spot.
Why Homebase encourages its employees to run small businesses on the side
Homebase's lead engineer shares his experience working for a platform aimed to help small businesses owners — while running his own business, too.
HR roles are still missing from the C-suite — and it could cost companies in the future
Twenty-five percent of Fortune 100 companies are operating without a C-suite people leader, while 35% of startups have no HR support at all.
Benefits Think A medical procedure should have cost $100 — it was billed for $8K. Why this is a call to action for advisers
My family's recent ER experience serves as a stark reminder of the importance of arming employee populations with knowledge when seeking care.
Kim Eckelbarger
ARCW Leavitt Insurance
Ready for a career swap? 10 of the most-searched dream jobs
From pilot to social media influencer, employees are taking advantage of the current job market to make a few dreams a reality.
Benefits Think Helping employers invest in the metaverse will pay workplace dividends
Companies that resisted remote work and e-commerce fell behind. The same dynamic is playing out now in the metaverse.
Mark Brim
Aquent
U.S. job openings surge past 11M as Federal Reserve focuses on labor
Vacancies at U.S. employers unexpectedly increased at the end of 2022, illustrating a solid appetite for labor that the Federal Reserve sees as one of the last hurdles to bring down inflation.
7 workspace updates to maximize productivity
A well-designed space that invites creativity and focus is possible for any organization with these architect-approved tips.
‘Earn and learn’: Aon is investing $30 million in apprenticeships to recruit new workers
Shantenae Robinson, public affairs manager at Aon, explains why more employers should invest in apprenticeships and let go of their four-year degree requirement.
Benefits Think How profit-sharing programs can help employees manage inflation
At a time of high inflation and low wages, sharing in the wealth can improve employee engagement and burnish the bottom line.
Contessa Rendon
Cyberbacker
Is your CHRO poised to become CEO? How the pandemic changed C-suite succession
Amy Spurling, CFO-turned-CEO, shares her insight on the state of the C-suite and who's next in the line of succession.
The Great Resignation isn’t over: 20 states with the highest and lowest quit rates
WalletHub ranked which states are seeing the highest quit rates in the nation.
The FTC has proposed banning non-compete clauses — how employers can prepare
Vathana Sivanesan, part of the HR consulting compliance team at OneDigital, breaks down what will happen if the FTC bans non-compete clauses.
6 ways giving back can grow company culture
Involvement in local and global issues can go a long way for employers, and the director of program and CSR lead at Kiva shares ways to make these efforts count.
Google to cut 12,000 jobs in a 6% reduction of their global workforce
The search engine becomes the latest tech giant to retrench after years of abundant growth and hiring.
How to avoid burnout? Work smarter, not harder
A four-day week may both raise productivity and reverse the growing trend toward burnout, according to a panel of experts at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
10 companies that hired the most tech talent in 2022
Record-breaking industry layoffs didn't stop tech giants from recruiting and expanding their workforces.
40% of the C-suite wants to quit due to stress. Who will replace them?
Some leaders say they wouldn't wish their job on their worst enemy. Employees have heard them, loud and clear.
