Some 59% of US job postings on Indeed advertised at least one employer-provided benefit as of May, up from less than 40% in early 2020.
Why employers are leaning into benefits to stand out in the job market
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Bias interrupters are key to reducing workplace discrimination, report finds
Introducing interrupters increased job opportunities for people of color and the quality of performance reviews.
Starting Up: This founder is putting employees in the driver’s seat when it comes to upskilling
“Trust them a little more,” Steve Gilman tells HR Brew.
World of HR: Sick employees cost the UK more than £100 billion in lost productivity
Employees are working while sick, and taking more sick days, according to a new report.
As DOJ recruits whistleblowers, here’s how HR can encourage employees to come forward
Perceived safety, trust, and benefit all influence whether employees feel a personal responsibility to report misconduct at their company.
Technically HR: Investor Summit returns to HR Tech conference this year
The specific startup-investor track is designed to further conversation about the next generation of HR technology.
HR’s role in helping employees grieve the loss of a pet
“It’s really just about acknowledging that the pain is real, and helping them manage through this initial shock period,” says Erika Sinner, author of ‘Pets Are Family.’
The new ‘hushed hybrid’ buzzword points to the real, ongoing challenges of RTO
“Hushed hybrid could create environments of secrecy and inequity between teams, and it doesn’t tackle the root of the issue, which is widespread demand for flexibility,” Sasa Ferrari, VP of global recruiting, talent development, and employee experience at SurveyMonkey, tells HR Brew.
Legislative lowdown: Illinois, Hawaii crack down on ‘captive audience’ meetings
A number of states already have laws on the books limiting captive audience meetings, though some are being challenged in court.
A customer-service job helped this people pro develop critical HR skills
“It comes back to customer service,” says Michael Wiles, employee relations pro at 2U.
HR plays a critical role in AI policy and deploying the tech at work
People leaders should be helping guide how businesses automate tasks and guide employees on using the technology.
What HR should know about Colorado’s new AI law
Ahead of its effective date, here’s what HR can do to prepare for this law.
Why one HR pro turned to talent development to address her company’s shortage of telecoms professionals
“We had a business problem—[we] couldn’t find the talent we needed in the market—so we got creative.”
The percentage of employees working remotely is dropping, but experts say it’s unlikely to reach pre-pandemic levels
“I think that it will balance out,” Robin Erickson, VP of human capital at research firm The Conference Board, tells HR Brew.
Employee burnout reaches all-time high—here’s what HR can do
Experts explain why burnout is on the rise and share how HR pros can help mitigate it.
Lattice CEO explains ‘big misunderstanding’ over AI rollout
As businesses deploy AI, CEO Sarah Franklin is confident that “this is HR’s moment.”