February 8, 2023

5 Things to Look for in Your Future Leaders

5 Things to Look for in Your Future Leaders

Feb. 7, 2023   Bosses tend to be more about the power of their position, while a good leader looks at the influence of their position. Jay Richards One of the main reasons employees leave their companies is because of their boss. Note that there is a difference between a “boss” and a leader. WhenRead More

February 6, 2023

Jobs Market Parties Like It’s 1969

Jobs Market Parties Like It’s 1969

Blowout employment report doesn’t jibe with recent tech layoffs, but overall labor picture is a lot more buoyant By Justin Lahart As interest rates rise and companies tighten their belts, white-collar workers have taken the brunt of layoffs and job cuts, breaking with the usual pattern leading into a downturn. WSJ explains why many professionalsRead More
Pay Transparency Laws Force Employers to Address Pay Parity

Pay Transparency Laws Force Employers to Address Pay Parity

December 13, 2022 | Author: Rosie Greaves, LaborIQ Staff Writer The new year will bring many changes to the way companies disclose their pay ranges. A prominent driver of this is, no doubt, incoming pay transparency legislation. Soon, several U.S. states will enact pay parity laws that force organizations that previously withheld compensation structure informationRead More
Head-Scratching Job Gains in January: Labor Market Remains Hot

Head-Scratching Job Gains in January: Labor Market Remains Hot

February 3, 2023 | Author: Mallory Vachon, Ph.D., Sr. Economist The economy added an unexpected 517,000 jobs in January, completely smashing economists’ expectations of 187,000. January’s job gains are puzzling given the headlines and expectations of a slowdown in hiring. Not only is this well-above recent months’ job gains, but it’s the highest since JulyRead More
Bosses Are Back in Charge

Bosses Are Back in Charge

America’s bosses are starting to feel bossy again. Many executives say that they are no longer scrambling to retain workers, after several years of doing whatever it took to keep people on staff. Pay increases are slowing. For some jobs, hiring is getting easier. Executives are seizing on this moment to streamline operations or cutRead More

February 1, 2023

Brag at Work Without Sounding Like a Jerk

Brag at Work Without Sounding Like a Jerk

By Rachel Feintzeig Jan. 30, 2023 12:01 am ET Nobody likes a braggart. But what if your inability to thump your chest, even just a little, is holding you back? Talking yourself up can make your boss and team look good, make clear what you actually do all day, and maybe prompt someone to putRead More

January 25, 2023

The Job Market for Remote Workers Is Shrinking

The Job Market for Remote Workers Is Shrinking

Remote job opportunities are dwindling as fewer employers feel the need to lure talent with the promise of working from home By Ray A. Smith Jan. 24, 2023 2:52 pm ET Many prospective workers who were determined to get a remote job just a few months ago are hitting a wall as remote listings rapidlyRead More

January 23, 2023

One of the Hottest New Jobs Aims to Tackle Employee Burnout

One of the Hottest New Jobs Aims to Tackle Employee Burnout

More companies hire ‘employee-experience managers’ to help improve worker productivity, loyalty and retention   By Ray A. Smith Jan. 18, 2023 One of the fastest-growing roles at U.S. companies aims to address a rise in worker burnout and disengagement. The job of employee-experience manager barely existed several years ago. Now the position ranks fifth in LinkedIn’s 2023 list of theRead More
FTC Plan to Ban Noncompete Clauses Shifts Companies’ Focus

FTC Plan to Ban Noncompete Clauses Shifts Companies’ Focus

Ban could prompt employers to use alternative mechanisms such as nondisclosure agreements   By Lauren Weber Jan. 17, 2023 Businesses and lawyers are beginning to assess what the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban of noncompete clauses in employment contracts could mean for worker mobility, wages and the way future compensation agreements are structured. While a fullRead More

January 20, 2023

Are You Listening, or Talking Through a Megaphone?

Are You Listening, or Talking Through a Megaphone?

Jan. 19, 2023 Broadcasting vs. communicating: Only one of these messaging approaches builds trust. Carl Livesay Effective communication is critical in a manufacturing environment. Communication, good and bad, directly impacts the bottom line. It can be the difference between a successful year and a prosperous one. Too often, leaders and managers broadcast instead of communicating,Read More