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New Data Explores Trends and Challenges in Skills Development

Skills development has become a critical component for both employers and employees in the modern labor market. D2L’s latest report, “Invest, Upskill, Excel,” sheds light on the increasing recognition of the importance of upskilling while also revealing significant challenges that both sides of the employment equation face in pursuing skills development. The Current State of […]
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HSAs Are Evolving: Here’s What to Know Beyond the Basics

Medical care is very personal, and so are the expenses that go along with it. Many eligible individuals choose to manage their medical care costs with a health savings account (HSA). According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, there were approximately 36 million HSAs active in 2023, and these accounts collectively held more than $116 […]
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EEOC Offers Employers a Hobson’s Choice on Employee Training

Training. Training, training, training. We all appreciate the practical importance of training. It can certainly help eliminate pesky and undesirable workplace issues. Heck, it can even help create a desirable workplace for employees. Set aside the practical benefits of training—e.g., relaying fairly obvious no-nos to a room typically containing persons inexplicably unaware of obvious no-nos—and […]
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HR Query: Recruiting New College Grads Beyond the Resume

In today’s competitive job market, traditional resumes often fall short in capturing the full breadth of a candidate’s skills and potential. HR leaders are increasingly turning to innovative assessment methods to gain a deeper understanding of applicants. In this week’s HR Query, we chat with Jake Canull, Regional Director Americas at Top Employers Institute, a […]
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The Growing Importance of Older Workers 

As Baby Boomers continue to reach retirement age at a breakneck pace and the American economy continues to expand and add jobs, there’s growing concern over skills gaps and labor shortages. What’s helping to mitigate this demographic trend is the increased willingness of older workers to stay in the workforce in one capacity or another.  […]
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5 Tips to Avoid Being Weird Around Your LGBTQ Coworkers

It’s a fact that more inclusive organizations can be more successful. Inclusive teams exhibit a 35% productivity boost over non-inclusive teams. Moreover, inclusive companies are 1.7 times more likely to be innovative and generate 2.3 times more cash flow per employee, according to Josh Bersin. So why wouldn’t you want to promote increased inclusivity throughout […]
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When Strikes Arise, Staffing Agencies Keep the Economy Healthy

For six weeks in the fall of 2023, the United Auto Workers (UAW) went on strike. The Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Chrysler—were the targets. The auto industry makes up about three percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), and UAW workers produce nearly half of […]
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