The wage gap between men and women and the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership roles have been well-documented. One study introduces a new approach to exploring gender disparity in the workplace: the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) required to perform a job. Knowledge refers to the information acquired through academic studies or formal training. […]
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Mental health concerns among employees are increasingly common, affecting a significant portion of the workforce, with estimates suggesting as many as 65% believe these concerns interfere with their jobs. Disclosing one’s mental health concerns is a critical step to accessing organizational help. However, many employees are reluctant to disclose the issues they are dealing with, […]
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Compressed work schedules, such as full-time, 4-day weeks, are viewed as solutions for enhancing work-life balance and increasing full-time female labour participation. A Ghent University study shows that many employees can find the compressed schedules appealing but not for the expected reasons. These findings emerged from the study’s focus on how autonomy, career, and personal […]
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A study by Ormonde Cragun of the University of Minnesota Duluth and Michael Ulrich of Utah State University applies the principles of “Dynamic Capabilities” to succession planning to create a blueprint for strategy-driven human resources management. Succession planning is the coordinated effort of organizations to avoid disruptions when key people leave by developing potential candidates […]
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As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to recede, should companies that had let employees work from home during the pandemic call them back to the office? Many managers argue that employees in the office are more productive and that working from home reduces firm performance. Many employees counter that eliminating commutes and giving […]
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In the past few decades, corporate attitudes have evolved from a “customer is always right” mindset to the recognition that employees are as vital to the success of a company as customers. Corporate internal and external communications declare that satisfied and engaged employees are as critical to success as satisfied customers. According to a Columbia […]
With many companies facing increased challenges in attracting and keeping employees, employee engagement and commitment has become even more vital to organizational success than ever before. Recent research has emphasized the positive impact of “organizational belonging” (OB) on employee satisfaction and engagement. OB is defined as “experiencing an acknowledgment of one’s talents, interests, and experiences” […]
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Artificial Intelligence is both appreciated and feared: appreciated for the benefits it offers in terms of speed, accuracy and consistency; feared because many believe those benefits can render many human employees obsolete—a fear summarized in the familiar phrase, “Machines will take our jobs.” Studies show that such fears, leading to employee resistance and suspicion, will […]
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More and more firms with ongoing recruitment of professionals use computer algorithms to screen job applicants. The screening process is based on past history: the algorithm compares a candidate’s profile with the profiles of past successful candidates—success in terms of being selected for an interview and success in terms of accepting an eventual job offer. […]
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All employers in all nations are in the health care business. The work environment they create, including the expected number of working hours and numerous other potential stressors, have a significant impact on the health and well-being of employees and their families. In addition, in the United States, the health care coverage of most workers […]
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