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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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$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 -
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Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production
The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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The workforce is aging. Here’s how tailored benefit packages can make a difference.
Providing benefits that factor in age and individual needs are key to productivity, according to a report by Bank of America and the Global Council on Aging.
By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO
United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Average salary increases are sloping downward, survey shows
More companies returned to the “typical” salary increase range of 3% to 3.9% in 2024, Salary.com found.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility
The latest job cuts follow last week’s lay off announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.
By Eric Walz • Nov. 12, 2024
