Generational stereotypes, like reheated pizza, burn quickest at the edges. For the first time in history, the labor force is made up of five generations of employees. Never before has such a wide range of perspectives and experiences been represented in the workplace. But rather than celebrate our diversity, we deride our differences. Generational stereotypes
What is the ROI on learning? At a time when learning and development budgets remain relatively flat and spending has come under increased scrutiny, this question feels more urgent than ever. It’s one of the reasons the L&D team at MJH Life Sciences, a healthcare publishing company based in Cranbury, New Jersey, looked more closely
Three in four hiring professionals (74%) hope that generative AI can automate repetitive tasks to prioritize more strategic work. That’s why LinkedIn Recruiter is rolling out AI-Assisted Messages to help you personalize at scale, increase efficiency, and boost candidate engagement. Once you’ve selected a candidate in Recruiter, the AI model will take into account all
“Despite decades of scholarly and regulatory attention,” writes Harvard Business Review, “women are underpaid relative to men in the U.S. and most other countries, by as much as 20% according to some estimates.” As a result, many U.S. states as well as countries around the world have recently turned to legislation to tackle pay gaps
Building a house. Learning a skill. Reading a resume. These are just a few things that are best tackled from the bottom up. Wait, shouldn’t you read resumes from the top down, scanning for a candidate’s most impressive accomplishments and roles? Not according to Dean Carter, chief people and purpose officer at Guild. “Yes .
How will AI reshape the field of learning and development? What should L&D leaders do to unlock skills agility at their organizations? The answers to these questions, plus many more insights into the future of learning, will arrive on March 6. That’s when LinkedIn Learning launches the most anticipated industry report of the year, the
Pay transparency is here to stay. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of employers say they always include the salary range in a job ad, an 8.3% increase from 2022. While this trend is largely driven by new laws requiring pay transparency, legal compliance isn’t the only reason employers are sharing salary information. Though nearly one in five
Gen Z gets a bad rap. The newest generation to enter the workplace, they’ve developed a reputation for being almost comically disengaged and allergic to hard work. But what if they’re simply misunderstood? “We need to stop expecting the same damn people who bought a four-bedroom home and a brand-new Cadillac convertible off of a
Delivering a great candidate experience is absolutely essential, regardless of how attractive you are as an employer. Why? 1. More Yeses Employment decisions are surprisingly emotional. High performers have lots of options and they often choose based on the quality of the experience they had or the connections they built. 2. More Networking If you
In preparation for this year, I’ve been doing some reading and synthesis around key ideas that I think are important and want to explore further in 2024. These ideas are: Developing future-ready leadersInvesting in conditions for connection and effectivenessUsing career development as a driver of people growthExperimenting with new ways of working 1. Developing future-ready
