Artificial Intelligence Could Displace Careers in Different Fields
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation could lead to the loss of millions of jobs across various industries.
OSHA Holds Amazon Accountable for High Worker Injury Rate
A new study has revealed that Amazon has significantly higher worker injury rates compared to other major companies, with 6.9 out of 100 workers being injured in 2022.
Finding Skilled Blue-Collar Workers Proves Challenging
It is expected that the shortage of blue-collar workers will persist for another seven years, until 2030.
AI-proof Jobs: Which Ones Are Safe?
The rise of AI and automation has caused fear among many people that their jobs may be taken over, which is a daunting prospect.
Annual Job-Related Injuries Send Nearly 60,000 Teenage Workers to Emergency Rooms
Approximately 1.6 million teenagers in the United States have jobs, and on average, every nine minutes, a teen worker is injured on the job.
Employees Eagerly Anticipate Integration of AI in the Workplace
The majority of younger workers seem to be ecstatic to be able to work alongside AI in their work setting.
Younger and more diverse individuals increasingly joining the at-home workforce
A recent study has revealed that since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, the percentage of people working from home has increased from 5% to nearly 18% in just three years.
American workforce grows with the addition of 236,000 jobs
Despite the nine interest rate hikes imposed by the Federal Reserve over the last year, American employers have added over 236,000 new jobs.
AI poses a threat to American workers
The brand-new AI technology known as the AI Genie is capable of doing tasks that were once exclusive to human workers, raising concerns about the future of employment.
Strategies for Attracting and Retaining the Future Workforce
Generation Z is expected to make up over 31% of the workforce in as little as 2 years, which means that employers need to understand the motivations of this generation and how to create a loyal bond with them.
Recent MHI Report highlights the industry’s talent shortage
The ProMat industry show took place in Chicago this week and MHI attendees had a lot to say about the supply chain.
Inclusion in the workplace can cut company attrition risk by 50%
Attrition risk refers to the possibility or likelihood of employees leaving a company or organization, either voluntarily or involuntarily, and the potential negative impact this could have on the organization's operations, productivity, and financial performance.
Transparency gives companies a leg up over the competition
According to recent research released by The Society for Human Resource Managers (SHRM), companies who are transparent about the salary pay of their employees tend to have favorable results when hiring.
Popular poultry company Tyson lays off nearly 1,700 workers
Tyson Foods has announced the closure of 2 poultry processing and hatching plants in Virginia and Arkansas.
Trucker pay is historically strong despite sluggish momentum
The upward momentum for truck driver pay has been slowing in recent years, but it is still historically strong due to several factors.
Employees around the world seem to be benefitting from a 4-day workweek
A 4-day workweek has the potential to benefit employees in a number of ways, and may be a valuable tool for employers looking to attract and retain top talent.
Cash out or move on: GM offers buyouts to cut costs
In January, GM CEO Mary Barra told analysts that the company wasn’t planning for any layoffs. Seems that things have quickly changed!
Worker productivity and benefits go hand-in-hand
Traditional criticism of shorter work weeks and paid sick leave has often referenced a drop in worker productivity when these benefits are offered.
“White-collar” jobs are on the chopping block as companies set to avoid mass layoffs
Mass layoffs can be a public relations nightmare for companies, damaging their reputation and potentially leading to boycotts or other forms of backlash.
Gender pay gap has narrowed by 2 cents since 2002
In 2022, the average American woman earned approximately 82 cents for every dollar a man earned, according to Pew Research.