Articles by Lauren Dixon
The New Employer-Employee Social Contract
The past half-century has brought tremendous change to the employer-employee social contract. From compensation and management, to culture, to learning and development, the relationship is being defined as never before.
The Critical Components to Reskill Your Workforce
Having a robust talent acquisition infrastructure is paramount in today’s economy. But given the pace of change companies also need to have the ability to reskill their workforces.
Is the Notion of Two Weeks’ Notice Obsolete? One Company Has An Alternative
When employees quit, two weeks of notice is rarely enough time for an employer to fill their position. Are there alternatives? One company has an option.
How CEOs Should Handle Criticism
CEOs are faced with a barrage of criticism these days, whether from inside the companies they lead or among the greater public.
3 Emerging Platforms Infiltrating Recruiting — And How Leaders Should Use Them
Endless choices of social media and new technologies mean organizations need careful consideration when choosing one.
In Rush to Automate Workforce, A Cautious Balancing Act Awaits Executives
Automation technology is threatening to upend the workforce while streamlining productivity. Executives overseeing the transition face a delicate balancing act in how the move is carried out.
As Brexit Negotiations Approach, Europe’s Talent Market Faces Uncertainty
Britain’s pending leave from the European Union is likely to come with a host of talent implications for the region. But, for now, what such implications will be have yet to fully materialize — and may not for some time.
How Do Unions Fit in the Modern Working World?
Unionization in the United States has been on the decline for decades. But new, nontraditional union efforts question the role unions should play in today’s economy — and if business leaders should embrace or rebuke them.
Spring 2017 Insider … Tim Harford
Leaders shouldn't run away from disorder and messiness in their lives, says author Tim Harford.
How Health Care Affects the Talent Economy
As the U.S. government continues to debate health care, Talent Economy looks at the role employer-sponsored coverage plays in restricting talent’s movement.
Internet Access a Necessity in the Talent Economy
High-speed internet connections for people worldwide would grow the talent pool through telework and increased informal education.
Human Connection, Not Technology, Most Important in Knowledge Transfer
Capturing the knowledge of departing employees can be helped by technology but won’t be effective without a strong dose of human connection.
How Would Reduced Immigration Affect the Talent Market?
Fewer immigrants entering the U.S. could mean wins and losses for both employers and employees.
How Trump’s Deregulation Push Will Influence the Talent Economy
History shows President Trump’s plan to rollback regulations across sectors should enrich workers in some industries while hurting others.