Steve Bent

Two years into the pandemic, employees are burnt out, and the majority (58%) say their job is the main source of their mental health challenges. The pandemic has brought increased flexibility to many people’s jobs. Remote and hybrid work have made it possible for people to avoid a commute and start work earlier or later in the […]

According to a new survey, nearly nine in 10 (89%) employers said recruiting and hiring will be either “somewhat” or “very” challenging in 2022—making the tight labor market and Great Resignation even more challenging for the recovering U.S. economy. Despite these concerns, approximately two-thirds (69%) of employers expect their workforces to grow in 2022. Organizations

New bipartisan legislation has been introduced to reinforce and expand our public health workforce amidst significant shortages. The Strengthening the Public Health Workforce Act would help restore the public health workforce at the state, local, and tribal levels to support the COVID-19 response effort. These measures are particularly urgent given the current state of our

A survey of 2,000 employed Americans found 59 percent have contemplated quitting their jobs enough to have that letter ready to go but haven’t followed through with sending it – yet. One in three respondents (34%) reported quitting their jobs within the past two years, joining a growing list of Americans who’ve participated in “The

New research shows that almost half of employed Americans are thinking about leaving their current jobs. Those who are considering making a switch are less likely to feel a sense of belonging in their current workplace, which is most often associated with being treated fairly and respectfully – though belonging encompasses many more emotions. The

Over the past half century, postsecondary education has taken on an increasingly important role in career preparation in the United States, with profound effects on the life experiences of young adults. But while college tends to be a good investment, it involves significant risk based on program of study, level of educational attainment, and occupation

Artificial intelligence technology is now used by a growing number of companies looking to hire the best employees, but new research from Rice University warns how it can incorporate biases and overlook important characteristics among job applicants. The study explores the scientific, legal and ethical concerns raised by personnel selection tools that rely on AI technologies