Not a Tech Firm? Snaring Top Laid-Off Tech Talent Won’t Be Easy
Companies outside of the technology sector are facing an uphill battle in trying to recruit Big Tech’s laid-off software developers, engineers, and data scientists, according to recruiters. In general, it is rare for workers to leave Big Tech for jobs in the information technology departments of…
Research Reveals Top Drivers Behind Employee Turnover and the Impact of Pay Transparency
Pay transparency increases retention but other variables have a greater impact, according to a survey of more than 578,000 U.S. workers by Payscale Inc. While pay transparency decreases intent to quit by 30% when analyzed in isolation, pay transparency increases job seeking behavior for Generation…
Top Benefits LGBTQ Employees Want in the Workplace in 2023
Just 30.7% of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning employees are out to everyone at work, while 43.2% are out to only certain groups or individuals, according to a survey of 732 LGBTQ individuals by Indeed. For transgender employees, 62% report feeling pressure to manage…
Keeping Mental Health Top of Mind Beyond May While Ensuring ADA Compliance
Employers should keep in mind that offhand remarks about a co-worker’s erratic conduct or decision-making could indicate mental health issues and take on greater significance when a manager fails to understand his or her obligations under the Americans With Disabilities Act. The ADA’s definition…
Labor Still a Top Challenge for Manufacturers as Optimism Remains Low
Optimism remains low, according to a March survey of 130 executives from manufacturing and distribution companies by Sikich LLP, a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. More than half of manufacturers (57%) rated their optimism about business prospects over the…
Compensation Is Top Priority for Job Seekers
Compensation is what employees want most from an employer, according to a survey of more than 2,100 professionals by 24 Seven, a talent provider in the marketing, creative, and digital staffing space. Nearly half (42%) pointed to financial compensation above company reputation (28%), the ability…
Republican Attorneys General Warn Top U.S. Businesses Over ‘Discrimination’
A group of Republican attorneys general have issued a letter to some of the largest U.S. companies warning them against race-based preferences in hiring, promotions, and contracting. The letter comes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision finding affirmative action at U.S. colleges and…
California: Checking in on Paychecks (or at Least That Top Portion)
Under California Labor Code section 226, an employer, semimonthly or at the time of each payment of wages, must furnish employees an “accurate itemized statement in writing” reflecting, at least, nine specifically delineated items. Claims under Labor Code section 226 remain fertile ground for…
New NFIB Survey: Increased Financing Costs Top the List of Credit Concerns for Small Business Owners
Twenty-one percent of small business owners borrowed or tried to borrow from a bank or credit union in the last three months, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Of those borrowing, 32% were very satisfied with the amount and terms offered for the financing received. Over…