Job postings increasingly open to non-degree holders | Closing for the holidays can help prevent burnout | Rising trend: Offices adapt to support neurodivergent workers
Job posting requiring college degrees declined this year, with only 17.6% demanding such qualifications as of October 2024, down from 20% in 2019, according to a new report from Indeed Hiring Lab. This shift, partly due to companies like IBM Corp. dropping degree requirements, offers more jobs to non-graduates but complicates job prospects for recent college grads, many of whom are underemployed.
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A report by Yoh reveals that 45% of US employees experienced job burnout this year, with 34% sacrificing personal time for work and 27% feeling unable to take time off. Michelle Quist Ryder of the American Psychological Foundation emphasizes the importance of addressing burnout by giving employees time off to recharge over the holidays.
A Deloitte survey has found that although 88% of employees with disabilities disclose their conditions at work, only 25% request accommodations. Among those who do, 74% experience rejections, mostly due to cost. "To build more disability-inclusive organizations, leaders need to remove barriers and provide opportunities necessary to help support all employees to succeed in their careers," says Elizabeth Faber, global chief people and purpose officer for Deloitte.
The EASTCONN Mobile Manufacturing Lab in New London, Conn., is giving students hands-on experience with manufacturing careers, featuring equipment such as 3D printers and robotic arms. The lab visits schools to raise awareness about manufacturing opportunities, addressing workforce needs by showcasing local industries that do not require a college degree.
The demand for ethical leadership is growing as employees expect more from their organizations. A new generation is driving this shift by scrutinizing virtue signaling and seeking genuine ethical practices. Corporate affairs directors play a crucial role in embedding ethics into organizational practices by ensuring that companies act in alignment with their stated values and strategies.
Persistent labor shortages have moved more organizations to consider job applicants who lack a formal degree, according to our top story today. These individuals are not hampered by theory. Rather, they have real-world experience, practical knowledge, and strong problem-solving skills that their employers prize.
I know many competent, successful freelance writers who lack formal training in journalism or communications. They earned their skills by jumping into the work pool and paddling hard. They learned what was necessary for them to do their jobs well. When I was new in the field, I would go to them for advice and hacks for writing and researching. I still use many of those tactics. And I’d hire these folks in a heartbeat.
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