Paid Family Leave Encourages New Mothers to Continue Working
In states that have introduced paid family leave policies, the share of women leaving their job within one year of having a child has fallen substantially, and the gap in workforce participation between women with and without young children has nearly closed over the...
Many Americans Nearing Retirement Are Saddled With Debt
Older workers approaching retirement age often have high levels of debt and financial obligations that can result in financial distress, and can negatively affect their well-being in retirement, an article published by the Center for Financial Studies has warned....
Companies Should Do More to Track the Quality Of Hires
As recruiters and hiring managers are under substantial pressure to find the right candidates for open positions as quickly as possible in the current competitive job market, they often fail to adequately measure the quality of their hires, both during and after the...
Talent Shortages and Risk of Recession Top Concerns by CEOs
The leading concerns of global chief executives for 2020 include a possible recession, difficulties attracting and retaining talent, and trade uncertainty, according to the findings of a survey released on January 2 by The Conference Board. The annual survey asked...
HR Leaders and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) blurs the lines between people and technology, an initial response, HR4.0, is being developed by companies to support employees through this rapid transformation of the workplace, according to a white paper recently released...
Many Workers Prefer Early Access to Wages
A majority of employees would like to have access to their wages before their scheduled payday, signaling that flexible pay is an attractive benefit for many workers, according to the findings of a survey conducted by the Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated....