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The Evolution of Retirement: From Pensions to 401(k)s and What It Means for Employee Retention

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Sep 13, 2024 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Sep 13, 2024

In the modern, information-based economy, human talent is incredibly important to just about any organization. Finding, recruiting, and retaining that talent is consequently extremely important as well, and businesses have many strategies aimed at retention, from creating diverse and inclusive workspaces to tenure-based bonuses and advancement schemes. But what ever happened to the ultimate corporate […]

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HR’s Role in Suicide Prevention (Podcast Transcript)

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Aug 17, 2020 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 17, 2020

The topic of suicide is heavy, but also one that is very important in the context of employee mental health. What does HR do when an employee threatens suicide? What if they attempt it? What if they succeed? These troubling circumstances are more than a “maybe.” Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the […]

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3 Reasons Why Small and Midsize Businesses Are Investing in Care Benefits

By Matthew O'Connor, SVP of Sales, Care.com Jun 8, 2021 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 8, 2021

What will the post-pandemic future of work look like for small and midsize businesses (SMBs)?  As companies design their return-to-work policies, SMBs are facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink their employee benefits strategies. After all, employee benefits play a critical role in how companies of all sizes attract and retain top talent. While SMBs might […]

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Significant Percentage of Managers Can’t Cope with Stress

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Jan 3, 2019 Talent

Updated: Jan 3, 2019

Stress is an unfortunate part of many jobs. We all operate under some level of stress—some days more and some days less. For managers and senior leaders, the stress is often elevated.

Securing One-in-a-Million Talent to Catapult Your Profits

By Tom Bratton, CEO & Managing Partner, Medallion Partners Mar 18, 2019 Recruiting

Updated: Mar 18, 2019

If you’ve ever hired the wrong person for the job, you know that the poor fit stings—personally, professionally, and financially. Every rushed or subpar talent acquisition means a new and long road of pain. At best, you must overtrain the new hire while internal customers grow frustrated by missed goals, strained relationships, lackluster performance, and […]

Rise in Teen Employment Anticipated for 2019

By Recruiting Daily Advisor Editorial Staff Apr 18, 2019 Recruiting

Updated: Apr 18, 2019

As schools across the nation begin preparing students for final exams, employers are preparing for their entry into the workforce. According to one outlook, job opportunities could increase around 5% this year and the teen participation rate could rise as well.

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Keeping Up with Gen Z: Moving Beyond Stereotypes

By Sagar Khatri, Co-founder and CEO, Multiplier Aug 23, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Aug 23, 2024

With Gen Z, born from the late 1990s to the early 2010s, poised to overtake Baby Boomers in the full-time workforce by the end of 2024, employers stand at a significant crossroads. As Gen Z surpasses Baby Boomers in representation, their vocal and values-driven nature is set to transform workplace norms. While Gen Zers bring […]

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The Ninth Circuit Clarifies Employers’ Obligations When Addressing Social Media Posts Affecting Workplace

By Rebecca Stephens, Farella Braun Oct 3, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 3, 2024

A recent Ninth Circuit decision clarifies employers’ obligations to address hostile work environment complaints arising out of employees’ off-premises social media activity. In Okonowsky v. Garland, the Ninth Circuit overturned a Title VII sexually hostile environment summary judgment ruling, finding that the court had erred by considering only some of the evidence and by applying incorrect […]