Hiring for promise can help close skills gaps, research indicates

“Many organizations are transforming their capabilities so rapidly that they can’t acquire all the skills they need,” a Gartner director said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2025

Stellantis offers buyouts in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois

The buyouts and voluntary retirement packages follow a challenging 2024 for the automaker that included declining profits and shrinking market share in North America.

By Eric Walz • March 21, 2025

Workdays are 36 minutes shorter — and more productive, study says

Productivity remains a sticking point in discussions around return to work, remote work and the proliferation of AI. 

By Kathryn Moody • March 18, 2025

2025 could be ‘a year of contention’ over pay, Payscale says

Thanks to a heightened focus on fair pay, organizations ranked compensation as a bigger challenge than recruiting or retention.

By Ginger Christ • March 14, 2025

Workers say wage stagnation is keeping their dreams out of reach

Half of employees surveyed by Zety said they don’t feel able to start a family or grow theirs on their current salary.

By Ginger Christ • March 11, 2025

Workers lacking motivation? Monitoring and incentives aren’t the answer, researchers say

Managers should provide clear directions and feedback to see improved performance and commitment, according to recent data.

By Kate Tornone • Feb. 28, 2025

CEO confidence surges to three-year high, Conference Board says

CEOs and CFOs have grown more confident despite a lack of clarity in federal regulation, trade, immigration and taxation under the Trump administration.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 24, 2025

Compensation budgets to remain above historical trends in 2025, employers say

The majority of employers said they felt confident in their budget projections, according to the report. 

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 24, 2025

Forget the company car. Top earners want remote work.

Competition for the highest paying remote jobs is greatest in the business development, sales and marketing fields, a Ladders report found.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 20, 2025

Job market stays sturdy but pay pressure is still on, economists say

Employers may be especially hesitant to make big moves as they await signals from the new administration, one expert said.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 19, 2025

Toyota’s expanded $14B North Carolina EV battery plant ready to roll

The batteries produced at the facility will be used in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles built in North America.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 10, 2025

Nearly 3 in 4 workers say they can only meet their basic living expenses

And just shy of 3 in 10 workers have assumed debt to cover their living expenses, Resume Now found.

By Ginger Christ • Feb. 7, 2025

Nearly half of managers predict layoffs in 2025

Companies may also consider cutting costs by reducing salaries, benefits, bonuses and office space.

By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 3, 2025

Policy shifts shake up automotive landscape in 2025

Tariffs and potential updates to emission rules are driving automakers to rethink production strategies.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2025

Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives

The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2025

Stellantis reverses plans, will reopen Belvidere Assembly plant

The revival of the shuttered site also ends a dispute with the United Auto Workers.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 23, 2025

How CIOs encourage tech adoption across generations

Boomers and Gen Z face different challenges adopting workplace tools, but collaborative training can bridge the gap, CIOs say.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 16, 2025

5 compensation and benefits trends to buy into in 2025

To attract and retain workers, employers will focus on competitive salaries and flexible benefits, experts say.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 15, 2025

When HR uses engagement data, productivity and retention increase, McLean says

But “engagement action planning is not just about addressing employee feedback,” one McLean & Co. leader said.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 9, 2025

Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025

Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 18, 2024

Leaders at large companies say they face greater barriers to buy-in for new talent initiatives

Bigger companies are also more likely to emphasize in-office connection for talent development programs and in-office events to maintain culture, Deloitte said.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 18, 2024

Slowing global sales spark layoffs in 2024

Some automakers have reduced their workforce amid cooling demand for new vehicles.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 17, 2024

While most employees find meaning at their job, 35% say they are thinking about a change

Employee well-being and job satisfaction continue to shape the world of work, ManpowerGroup says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 17, 2024

To find people with the right skills, employers may need to start with K-12

Nearly 60% of employers surveyed said they aren’t confident their talent pipelines will meet their needs over the next decade, a recent survey found.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 16, 2024

$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 22, 2024