Human Resources
Ideas and insights about human resources from MIT Sloan.
Why this Labor Day Is different
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This Hot Labor Summer, workers are demanding not just increased wages, but what labor expert Thomas Kochan calls “a new social contract.”
How to implement a 4-day workweek
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Author Andrew Barnes explains the benefits of a workweek with 100% of normal pay, 80% of typical work hours, and 100% productivity.
To keep employees, focus on career advancement
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Employers need to nurture employees’ growth and help advance their careers. Here are three ways to start.
Altering gendered language in job postings doesn’t attract more women
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A new MIT Sloan study finds that tweaking the amount of masculine or feminine language in online job postings doesn’t increase gender diversity in the applicant pool.
The importance of age-friendly jobs
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A new study finds that occupations are becoming more age-friendly — but older workers don’t always benefit.
22 quotes for business and management from 2022
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From crypto regulation to AI domination to employee empowerment, here are insights that capture all that changed in business and management this year.
7 management practices that benefit low-wage workers
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A report from MIT Sloan analyzes the impact management practices such as paid leave and promotions have on low-wage workers’ economic opportunities.
3 reminders for managers in a hybrid work environment
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Hybrid work offers flexibility and opportunity, but without clear expectations and employee resources, managers risk a divided and disadvantaged workforce.
Internal hiring not always a ladder of opportunity
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New research shows that people in lower wage jobs find more upward mobility when they switch employers rather than making an internal move.
Download: MIT Sloan research on leading the future of work
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Strategic advice on empowering your workforce to master new technologies and navigate evolving risks in a new landscape.