Quiet hiring has been a norm in companies in recent years and is shaping workforces across the corporate world. Some employers see it as a way to relieve hiring burdens, and some employees see it as a skill improvement move. However, the overwhelming consensus is that it can potentially cause more trouble than create benefits … Read more
Major global companies have boosted hiring for professional roles as they enter the final quarter of the year, especially in retail, technology and healthcare, but demand for financial services recruits is more sluggish, a survey showed on Tuesday. Job vacancies for professional roles globally were up nearly 9% month on month in October, compared with … Read more
When recruiters are tasked with wading through hundreds or thousands of applications for an open position, they often rely on AI-powered tools to screen résumés and make the hiring process more manageable. These tools have only grown more popular in recent years, with over half of companies currently using AI technology in their hiring process. … Read more
There may need to be a new term invented for the wave of jobs that will be lost due to AI. For those who missed it, quiet quitting gained momentum during the pandemic. People would do the bare minimum or less in an effort to collect an easy paycheck or be fired with severance. But … Read more
Meta fired about two dozen people in the company’s Los Angeles office last week for misusing a $25 dinner voucher over an extended period of time. One employee made $400,000 per year. Meta gives employees a $20 credit for breakfast, $25 for lunch, and $25 for dinner through Grubhub or Uber Eats. Instead of using … Read more
An entire HR team was terminated after their manager discovered and confirmed that their system automatically rejected all candidates – including his own application. It’s no secret that the job market has become increasingly competitive and the job search process can be daunting. Many applicants send out numerous applications without receiving a response unless they … Read more
The head of the Air Canada pilots union says she’ll step down if members opt not to approve a tentative deal with the airline, raising the stakes as aviators mull whether to accept hefty salary gains or drive an even harder bargain. Charlene Hudy, who chairs the Air Canada contingent of the Air Line Pilots … Read more
Boeing plans to freeze hiring and reduce travel and is considering temporary layoffs to save cash during a factory workers’ strike that began last week, the company told employees Monday. The company said the moves, which include reduced spending on suppliers, were necessary because “our business is in a difficult period.” Chief financial officer Brian … Read more
A female manager acknowledged that her personal bias against certain employees might create a challenging work environment. The manager expressed concern that applicants from women-only colleges might need help integrating into a mixed-gender team due to their educational experience. However, this perspective is not universally shared. In the advice column “Ask A Manager,” the woman … Read more
A female manager acknowledged that her personal bias against certain employees might create a challenging work environment. The manager expressed concern that applicants from women-only colleges might need help integrating into a mixed-gender team due to their educational experience. However, this perspective is not universally shared. In the advice column “Ask A Manager,” the woman … Read more
