Improvement in Some Areas of Implicit Bias
Implicit bias is difficult to combat. The primary challenge is that people harboring implicit bias—also referred to as unconscious bias—are by definition unaware that they have such biases.
Author: Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor
Women Rely on Each Other to Reach Top Leadership Roles
When advancing through the ranks of any organization, the promotions get harder and harder to come by.
BuzzFeed Responds to PTO Backlash from Laid-Off Employees
In a tight labor market, we see many examples of companies going the extra mile to entice new employees to join their ranks and to keep their existing employees happy. But what about former employees? It turns out some companies are finding out the hard way they need to keep them happy as well.
Employers Report Upbeat Hiring Intentions for Q2 2019
As we head into the second quarter (Q2) of 2019, one thing that remains the same is the positive hiring trend employers continue to report, with the leisure and hospitality industry continuing to lead the way in positive hiring intentions.
Why Millennials and Gen Z Would Rather Work for Themselves than You
Want to know why Millennials and Gen Z would rather work for themselves than you? If you have been challenged by Millennial employees, then get ready for them plus Gen Z! Gen Zs are those born between 1995 and 2010, and they will represent 25% of the U.S. population by 2020.
Over One-Third of Employees will be Job Hunting in 2019
We’ve got good news and bad news. We’ll start with the bad: roughly 35% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2019. Now here’s the good news: this number is down drastically from 74% in 2018.
Understanding Unemployment Gaps on Résumés
The 2008 recession may be a thing of the past, but its impact still lingers on. According to new Monster research, 59% of respondents have been unemployed, or had a gap in their career, at some point in time—and what’s the main cause for these gaps?
DOL Accuses Employer of Discriminatory Hiring and Development Practices
Tech giant Oracle Corp. is guilty of shortchanging women and minority workers $400 million in the form of wages, according to a new legal filing by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Handling Red Flags in B2B Relationships
In two previous posts, we’ve been discussing the concept of red flags in the business-to-business (B2B) context.
What Experts Are Telling Your Employees to Do When They Get Laid Off
Unfortunately, businesses have ups and downs, and when going through those downs—or even simply to improve the bottom line—they sometimes go through restructuring and lay people off.