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Employees are valuing career development more than ever—it’s a sign that the company is willing to invest in their future. How are businesses approaching training today? What are their pain points, and what topics are being addressed in training?
Every HR professional knows that employee retention should be one of your number one priorities. But with everything else on your plate, it can be incredibly hard to carve out the time to focus on it. Organizations are constantly seeking ways to gain a competitive edge when it comes to retention. While investments in technology, […]
Performance reviews and learning programs are designed to support employee growth—but new data suggests they may be doing just the opposite. The Career Advancement Crisis According to new research sponsored by Acorn, nearly 80% of surveyed business leaders admitted that employees often need to leave their current organization to advance their careers. That statistic points […]
Day 2 of SHRM 25 keeps the conversation rolling on HR’s biggest struggles, and the strategies and solutions are only getting more innovative. The theme for many sessions today seemed to focus around the five generations that currently make up the workforce. From the silent generation to Gen Z, each brings a unique list of […]
SHRM 25, one of the largest HR conferences in the world, kicked off this weekend. We landed in the beautiful town of San Diego on Sunday in time for the initial events, sparking the conversations around HR professionals’ biggest challenges. After day one, we’ve found 3 strategies all HR leaders need to take back home. […]
Rabbi Hillel the Elder is credited with saying, “If I am not for myself, then who will be for me?” I mention this to students who are about to enter the workforce, and it applies as well to readers of our newsletter. The Harvard Business Review tells us as much in “How to Self-Promote (When […]
Despite economic uncertainty, the job market is still showing stronger than expected gains. For employers banking on employees staying put, this spells bad news. New data also reveals that young people are especially open to change – 75% of Millennials and 79% of Gen Z employees say they’d actively look for a new job if […]
Next week, SHRM 25 is taking place in San Diego, California, where HR leaders and industry professionals from around the world are gathering to discuss the most pressing HR topics. From AI implementation, to how to boost falling employee engagement, to the best employee benefits you can offer, next week will be jam-packed with valuable […]
The traditional career ladder, with its predictable rungs and clear next steps, is fading into the background. In its place, a more fluid, personalized approach to career growth is taking shape—one that prioritizes flexibility, choice, and self-direction. For HR teams and business leaders, this evolution presents both complexity and potential. Today’s professionals, especially those early […]
In today’s talent landscape, organizations can no longer afford a one-size-fits-all approach to managing people. Employees increasingly expect—and value—personalized experiences at work, from tailored career development paths to flexible work arrangements that suit their individual lifestyles and goals. For small to midsize businesses, meeting these expectations can be a challenge, but it’s also a significant […]
Career development doesn’t look the way it used to. And honestly? That’s not a bad thing. Between automation, shifting values, and changing ideas about success, the old model—climbing the ladder, one rung at a time—just doesn’t fit anymore. Over the next few years, people across industries will be rethinking what growth means, what they want […]