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A landmark Supreme Court decision. A polarized electorate. ESG in the crosshairs. These factors and others are putting Corporate America's diversity efforts on defense like never before. Despite the scrutiny, these programs continue to…
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As talent shortages persist, a new survey reveals that professional development opportunities are one tool for retaining employees. Indeed, 58 percent say they are likely to leave their company without professional development—or continuing…
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With new jobs come bigger paychecks—at least some of the time. A new survey reveals that nearly a third of workers who left their jobs during the pandemic are making over 30 percent more in their new roles. But will paychecks keep up…
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As Canada transitions towards a green economy, there will be significant shifts in the Canadian and global labour markets bringing forward new careers and making others obsolete, according to new research released from The Conference Board…
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But Solid Job Growth Expected to Continue The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) fell in January and now stands at 117.62, down slightly from 117.94 in December 2021 (an upward revision). "The Employment Trends Index…
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Employee absenteeism up and high turnover is a risk As employers navigate the uncertainty around new COVID variants, vaccination rates and government mandates, employees are stressed trying to balance their work and personal lives,…
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Job growth may temporary slow amid Omicron wave The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI) increased in December. The index now stands at 116.63, up from 115.64 in November (an upward revision). "The Employment Trends Index…
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Commentary on Today’s US Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report by Frank Steemers, Senior Economist, the Conference Board Today's jobs report showed weaker job growth in November compared to October. The labor market…
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The Conference Board of Canada, together with TELUS Health, release results of new study highlighting importance of preventative health support as risk of disengagement and turnover increases A survey conducted by The Conference…
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In today's historically tight labor market, finding and keeping talent is now top of mind for business leaders. A new report from The Conference Board offers six recommendations to acquire and retain the talent organizations need to…
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