The COVID pandemic has sapped the US labor pool of about 500,000 employees because persistent symptoms have prevented them from returning to work, new research shows.
Archives for September 12, 2022
A Hot Labor Market Is Not Enough For Racial Equality
The rapid labor market recovery over the past two and half years has not been enough to shrink persistent racial gaps in employment, jobs and wages.
Discipline in the Workplace
Disciplining employees is often not something supervisors like to do, but it is important to have a fair and appropriate discipline process in the workplace.
Workplace Dynamics Expert Explains How To Work With Difficult People
One dismissive remark from that know-it-all department head or a backhanded comment from that passive-aggressive peer can send our brains spinning with emotions, anger, and internal dialogue that can consume our days and even nights.
How Technology Can Rebuild Workplace Connections, Camaraderie
A number of recent studies have found employee burnout is hampering worker productivity, motivation and well-being.
What Is Workforce Management?
Looking to reduce costs, increase productivity, automate processes and boost team morale?
Large railroad labor unions say they will strike if quality of life is not addressed in new contract
Eight out of 12 labor unions have reached tentative agreements with the railroad carriers, up from five last week.
Who Are America’s Missing Workers?
The labor market appears hot, but the share of people who are either working or actively looking for a job still hasn’t quite recovered.
Into the metaverse: VR catches workers’ interest
HR pros have much to consider when laying the foundation for a digital workplace.
Why Job Hunting Takes So Long
You apply.
You go through a phone screen.
You go through three rounds of interviews.
And you still wait.
And wait.
And sometimes, you get ghosted, and the recruiter or hiring manager never gets back to you.
And sometimes they do. Sometimes even with an offer! But why does