8 in 10 Hiring Managers Say Recent College Grads Didn’t Work Out on the Job

Managers report excessive phone use, lack of professionalism, and poor initiative among recent graduates

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Resume.org, the leading platform for building a resume, has released new findings from an April 2025 survey assessing how hiring managers view recent college graduates. The survey of 1,000 U.S. hiring managers reveals that 8 in 10 say a recent college graduate didn’t work out at their company in the past year, and 65% say they had to fire at least one. Managers also report … [More]

The ROI of Employee Engagement

Investing in well-being, development and recognition can drive business success

by Howie Turkenkopf

Employee engagement is often viewed as a feel-good initiative, but its impact on business success is undeniable. Companies that invest in engagement strategies see improvements in productivity, profitability and retention. However, many organizations struggle to measure the financial impact of these efforts, leading them to deprioritize engagement initiatives. A Four-Point … [More]

Employers’ Guide to Hiring Veterans

Resources, hiring & retaining

by Jeremy Silverstein

Veterans can be some of the best workers a company could have. They tend to prize attention to detail; they understand the importance of following the rules; and they know how to persist, even when the going gets tough. Despite these advantages, veterans often have a hard time finding employment that suits their skills and experience. Fortunately, employers can improve these … [More]

Elevating Corporate Social Responsibility through Collaboration

Philanthropy beyond businesses’ one-and-done fundraising

by Sam Leyvas

Collaborations between businesses and philanthropic organizations are more common than ever. The strongest partnerships that communities can rally behind are long-standing, strategic relationships between corporations and nonprofits. But the dynamics of these relationships are evolving. Communities are calling on corporations to provide a more comprehensive and consistent … [More]

Are Cultural Divides Growing at Work? And Why Does It Matter?

Leapsome’s latest report reveals trends impacting company culture and challenging HR leaders

by RaeAnne Marsh

A recently released report from Leapsome, the AI-powered people platform for HR excellence, spotlights the growing pressure on People teams to juggle top-down mandates, widening cultural divides and the rapid rise of AI — all while being tasked with driving productivity and influencing key business decisions. From economic pressure to political polarization and AI … [More]

In the Business of Happiness: Expert Explores How Personal Fulfillment Boosts Workplace Innovation and Productivity

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Happy employees are more productive, more engaged, less likely to be absent, make fewer mistakes, and tend to be more creative — all of which contributes to a more stable and more profitable workplace, explains Psychology Today contributor and internationally known happiness expert Dr. Alphonsus Obayuwana. His new book, The Happiness Formula, contains the first of its kind … [More]

Feedback: April 2025

by Jodi Amendola, Zander Diamont, Kurtis Strauel, Sandra Torre

Q: In-office? Remote? Hybrid? What policy works best for your business and your workforce?  Jodi Amendola President & Co-Founder Amendola, part of Supreme Group Sector: Public Relations Amendola has always been a largely virtual company since its founding 21 years ago. When the pandemic forced companies to go virtual, I embraced the shift, even selling our headquarters … [More]

Four Reasons Why Investing in Your People Managers Is Paramount

Recognize their role as distinct and valued

by Cheryl Fields Tyler

People managers are the cornerstone of any successful organization, serving as the link that actively and agilely balances the changing needs of the people and the business. Here are four reasons why investing in their development is one of the most significant strategic moves a business leader can make. 1. A Key Influence on Employee Mental Health and Well-Being … [More]

The Truth about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

DEI Is Not about Replacing Merit – It’s about Revealing It

by Yolanda Slan

When people talk about dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs, they often argue that these initiatives prioritize identity over merit. That’s the story we’ve been told: that DEI lowers the bar, forces hiring quotas, and takes opportunities away from people who “deserve” them. Let me tell you the truth: I have lived the impact of what we now call DEI firsthand, … [More]

Go Home, Go Home, Go Home – Now Let’s Make ‘Come Back’ Work

by Kate Zabriskie

If this title feels like a lyric from a confusing song, that’s because the message has been just as mixed. For years, it was all “Go home, stay remote, stay safe” — a chorus sung on repeat. Now, the tune has flipped to “Come back, come back, come back,” and employees are understandably out of sync with the new rhythm. Some are ready to march back to the office, happy to … [More]