Articles by Lauren Dixon
5 Forces Impacting Paid Leave Mandates — Or Lack Thereof
The United States remains one of the few developed countries that doesn’t mandate paid paternal leave for workers. What are the forces, both economic and political, preventing widespread adoption?
9 Creative Ways to Find Scarce Talent
When talent is scarce, companies must turn to creative ways to get potential job candidates’ attention.
What We’re Reading: January 2, 2018
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
What We’re Reading: December 28, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
What We’re Reading: December 21, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
Corporate Profits Are Up — But Wages Remain Stagnant. Here Are 4 Reasons Why.
Industry concentration, a low interest rate environment and increasingly profitable technology investments are just a few of the reasons wages have remained stagnant while corporate profits have grown in recent years.
What We’re Reading: December 14, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
How to Spot Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence, or EQ, is a valuable asset for anyone at work, but especially leaders. Here’s how to spot people who have it.
What We’re Reading: December 12, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
What We’re Reading: December 7, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
The Pros and Cons of Hiring for ‘Cultural Fit’
Is hiring for “cultural fit” sustainable?
What We’re Reading: December 5, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
How K-12 Teachers Prepare Students for Skills of the Future
As in-demand workforce skills evolve, how do elementary school teachers stay abreast of what to teach?
What We’re Reading: November 30, 2017
These are the day's top talent stories from around the web.
The State of the MBA
Fewer employers are helping workers earn an MBA. Meanwhile, programs are adapting to an increasingly global business environment as well as student demand for shorter, more focused degree programs.