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The overall percentage of private sector unionization dipped slightly (by .2%) in 2022, but labor unions made strides in organizing new workers. In 2022, unions won more elections to represent private sector employees than in any year since 2005. They also won a record-high 76% of all elections held, buoyed by numerous victories in the […]
If you’ve ever watched an educational video, you probably stared at the screen but didn’t retain much. Maybe your eyes glazed over and you drifted off, thinking about your grocery list instead. Sadly, this is an experience many of us can relate to. This problem arises when companies focus too much on technology and not […]
Let’s be honest: Today’s employees have been through a lot in the last few years. On the heels of the pandemic and dealing with surging inflation, mass layoffs, and political discord, workers’ stress levels have climbed to new heights. When a complicated family matter or taxing financial struggle turns into a legal issue, it can […]
Metrics have always been an important part of HR, but to many HR professionals, 2022 was the year they became essential. In an incredibly tough job market, a political landscape where everything felt flipped upside down, and a rocky economy, companies were desperate to hold onto their employees as priorities shifted and workers made drastic […]
While businesses typically take extensive steps to avoid layoffs, they’re unfortunately part of the business life cycle. As the United States has had a recent uptick in layoffs across various industries, employers should be aware of the potential impact to their permanent residence (green card) immigration programs. The PERM (or labor certification) application is one […]
Christina Schelling is Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Talent and Diversity Officer at Verizon. While she was the first person at Verizon to hold this position, Verizon has a long tradition of embracing diversity and inclusion (D&I), and Schelling’s passion for this discipline has helped the company further those goals. An Unlikely DEI Origin […]
Cybercrime is currently ranked among the top 10 global risks by the World Economic Forum and the global talent shortage in cyber stands at 3.4 million. Furthermore, many cyber leaders expect cyber risks to worsen. According to the Global Security Outlook report by the World Economic Forum, 91% of respondents said they believe a catastrophic cyber event is […]
The average workplace today doesn’t look like it used to. Thanks to evolving technology, remote work is accessible more than ever before, and more businesses are taking advantage of it. Although remote work has been on the rise for the past decade, the COVID-19 pandemic only normalized the decision. Now, even in a post-pandemic society, […]
Talent teams are facing myriad challenges: Roles need to be filled, but depending on the industry, budgets and other hiring resources have been cut. Couple this with the fact that it’s still a competitive market, and hiring and recruiters and hiring managers really have their work cut out for them. Here are three key strategies […]
It’s telling that our former first lady didn’t wear her hair in braids, a typical African-American hairstyle, until AFTER she was out of the White House. It can be presumed Michelle Obama didn’t think the general public would react positively if she wore her hair in this hairstyle. Aside from Michelle Obama, there are countless […]