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Most HR pros say companies are likely to expand, not reduce, fertility benefits
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What's in a Name? For Workers of Color, It Can Be a Liability to Their Career
Name bias at work is real and employees of color are most impacted by it
Over a third of American workers would consider quitting if their CEO's politics don't align with their own
1 in 5 Gen Zers haven't had a single conversation with someone over 50 in their workplace in the last year, LinkedIn research says
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'Ultrawealthy' Gen Xers are proving more resistant to returning to the office - but Gen Z and millennials are making it a priority
Return-to-Work Policies Devolve Into a Toxic Cultural Flashpoint
Majority of Americans View Working Remotely as a Career Risk
"AI native" Gen Zers are comfortable on the cutting edge
The 'Super Bowl flu' will soon hit millions of employees - it could cots businesses more than $6 billion
Quiet workplaces are problematic. Here are 3 ways to fix them.
Gen Z has no idea how to interact with their coworkers - and it could cost them a promotion
Managers' latest complaints about Gen Z: They lack soft skills and have unrealistic workplace expectations
Each generation thinks they hold the power in the office - but it's Gen X "quietly shifting" the future of work
Workers of all generations agree on one thing: They have no idea what the right rules at work are anymore
Companies rush to define DEI
'Stupid people work here' and other red flags I encountered at my toxic job
Op-ed: Elon Musk is wrong. DEI needs to remain front and center in 2024
4 signs you're spending too much money, even if it doesn't feel like it
Gen Z may be on track to kill middle management
Most HR pros see disconnect between their job title and the actual work they do
The Economy Is Up But the Middle Class Is Down: Big Take Podcast
Gen Z Is Leveraging Their Employee Power
The Pay Raise People Say They Need to Be Happy
Men in HR still command higher pay, titles than women colleagues
How JFK's Pollster Turned Into An Advisor To Top CEOs
Nearly a 3rd of American workers say they go to therapy to cope with their toxic bosses, new survey finds
Women, especially younger ones, are taking retirement savings seriously, surveys show
If you do any of these 9 things, you might be a toxic boss
6 Steps To Improve Communication With Employees
The Workplace is Becoming More Political as Gen Z Comes of Age
Why Poor Onboarding Experiences Can Lead To New Hires Not Showing Up On Their First Day
Hiring managers could be alienating older job applicants with automated HR tools
Purpose strategy cultivator, Carol Cone, on the power of purpose to boldly drive business success
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Majority of Americans Find GM's Offer to UAW to be Fair
UAW reports "significant progress" in negotiations with Detroit Three
Better Ways to Support a Colleague with Breast Cancer
Workers are the unhappiest they've been in 3 years - and it can cost the global economy $8.8 trillion
Zillennials, notorious for work-life balance demands, search for something widely desired
US wage growth is finally outpacing inflation. Many Americans aren't feeling it.
Nearly Half of All Young Adults Live With Mom and Dad - and They Like It
Let's (not) keep it professional
Why C-suite execs need to stay ahead of the news cycle
3 Ways To Maximize Your Organization's Ongoing Impact
Almost Half of Americans See Automation Replacing Their Jobs
Employees say corporate claims of ESG progress are baloney according to a new survey, and boards had better pay attention
Harris Poll: Remote work continues to threaten the downtown economy, but could spur growth in Chicago's suburbs
Communication Is Key: 3 Ways To Enhance Your Emails
What Airbnb learned after a year of letting employees work from anywhere
Rookie managers make nearly half of female employees want to quit
Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds
How much do you need to be financially secure? Americans now cite a surprisingly high salary
The pros and cons of taking a 'workcation'
Organized Labor Is Having a Moment. Americans' Views Are Complicated.
Applying for jobs and not hearing back? Indeed wants to boost your search, Netflix-style
Recruitment Strategies Should Target New Grads And Entry-Level Hires
You're Not Imagining It - Job Hunting Is Getting Worse
90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. Here's why they're right - and politicians and pundits are wrong
Is College Worth It? It Depends
Brands benefit from having strong corporate cultures, Axios Harris 100 Poll finds
Layoff Fear Is Sweeping the Economy. There's Still Hope.
Enough With The Corporate 'Therapy Speak', Workers Say
American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll
Work Shift: Why Purpose-Driven Jobs Pay Less
I used ChatGPT to write a cover letter and pretty much fooled 3 experts - and an A.I. content detector
Return to the office is shoving moms out of the workforce - again
AI Is the Nuclear Bomb of the 21st Century | Opinion
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Most Americans support regulating generative AI
34% of workers say they'd post how much money they make online - Gen Z and millennials are even more eager
No matter how much we hate it, email refuses to die. A.I. might resuscitate the 50-year-old technology and make it smarter
Global Executives Say Greenwashing Remains Rife
R.I.P., W.F.H.? Not So Fast
Americans are over the endless anxiety loop. Only the rich, remote workers, and Gen Zers really care about the banking crisis, according to The Harris Poll
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Employees Deeply Value Health and Well-Being, Finds IWBI’s 2023 State of Workforce Well-Being Poll
Americans don't assume moms will stay home with their kids, but the gender pay gap, motherhood penalty, and childcare crisis makes it hard for them to keep working
Some workers are worried that ChatGPT will replace their jobs. They might be right
Nearly half of working mothers surveyed have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Here's what can help
Layoff anxiety is real - but you can still thrive during challenging times. Here's how
Poll Finds More Americans Are Worried About Health Care Understaffing
POV: Improving workplace diversity with AI is a tough balancing act
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Amidst economic uncertainty, new survey shows cautious optimism among small business owners for 2023
Working Parents' Behavior Driven By Looming 2023 Recession
TheSkimm's New 'State Of Women' Report Reveals A Majority Are Done Letting Society Dictate Their Role
Don't Let Remote Work Derail Your Career: 3 Ways To Enhance Visibility
About 19 million employees could miss work Monday after the Super Bowl, survey says
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State of Inequity 2023: Envisioning a Post-Pandemic Workplace
Exclusive: Babysitting rates surged nearly 10% last year
Women of color are leaving the workforce and vanishing from unemployment statistics
Childcare is so expensive that educated women are dropping out of the workforce because they refuse to put more than 25% of their paycheck toward the cost
The 'Great Resignation' is now the 'Great Regret': 80% of job hoppers wish they hadn't quit their old roles, with Gen Z the most regretful
Go Ahead, Fire Me: Some Workers Welcome Losing Their Jobs
How To Succeed As a First-Time Entrepreneur
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What's Missing in the Conversation About Generative AI and Jobs
The Most Popular Dream Jobs And How To Find Yours
The Importance Of Brand Management In The World Of E-Commerce
Should You Start A Side Hustle? 5 Ways To Ensure Success
The In-Demand Freelance Skills Where Earnings Are Growing The Fastest
These are the 3 most promising side hustles of 2023: Delivery jobs ‘take way too much of your earnings,’ says expert