Drug use challenges employers trying to hire | Trump policies hinder government tech hiring | Ford and other US carmakers face a long list of challenges
Drug use challenges employers trying to hire The number of job applicants testing positive for drugs, including marijuana and heroin, has hit a 12-year high, with one test showing a 75% spike in marijuana use since 2013, according to Quest Diagnostics. The increase creates difficulty for employers to fill open positions. The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (5/17)
Recruiting & Retention
Trump policies hinder government tech hiring Policies supported by President Donald Trump, including those affecting immigration and net neutrality, are making hiring and retaining highly qualified technology workers difficult for the government. Bloomberg (5/17)
Ford's planned job cuts reveal structural difficulties in the automotive industry caused by fundamental changes in technology, globalization and the nature of automotive work. This article explores Ford's challenges as well as those of the automotive supply chain, where veterans cite corrosive effects of outsourcing and a difficulty in finding dedicated employees. New York magazine (5/15),BuzzFeed (5/17)
Benefits & Compensation
Workers choose financial stability over economic mobility When workers were given a choice between economic mobility and financial stability, 92% chose financial stability, Clint Key of The Pew Charitable Trusts told a financial wellness roundtable event. Research from Prudential Financial found just 22% of people said they were financially secure, and Diane Winland of PricewaterhouseCoopers said people stressed about finances are five times more likely to miss work to deal with financial issues. Employee Benefit News (5/18)
Technology
AI recruiter can screen job applicants Mya Systems has created an artificial intelligence recruiter bot that is able to screen job applicants and recommend candidates for interviews. The AI assistant, known as Mya, will text questions to the candidate about work history and availability before determining whether an interview with a hiring manager should be scheduled. CNN (5/16)
The HR Leader
What to do with high-maintenance employees Managing high-maintenance employees, who constantly seek reassurance and may not handle criticism well, can be a challenge. George Brough, vice president of organizational development at Caliper, offers a few questions you can ask to address the situation. Business News Daily (5/15)
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