Marq Burnett

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett

Leaders are missing a chance to substantially lower burnout rates among their employees.

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett

In this edition of The Playbook, we look at how working parents are trying to offset child-care costs, why managers are thinking differently about AI skills and more. Editor’s Note: Welcome to The Playbook Edition, a look at stories, trends and changes that could affect your business. Want more stories like this in your inbox? Sign up for The Playbook newsletter.

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett

The youngest generation of workers is embracing freelance work, signaling a major shift in how those professionals approach their careers. Freelance workers are now outpacing full-time employees in certain aspects of the workplace. A recent survey of 3,000 workers from freelancing platform Upwork found skilled freelancers are outpacing full-time employees in earning power, artificial-intelligence adoption and "future-ready" skills.

1 month ago | bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett

Human-resource professionals have more say within their organizations, but that level of influence comes with drawbacks. Human-resource professionals are feeling pressure to push internal policies many of them don’t support, raising concerns that could lead to the end of what's known in the industry as "people-first" HR policies.

2 months ago | bizjournals.com | Marq Burnett

Knowledge of artificial-intelligence tools is highly prized in recruiting and hiring, but hiring managers must be aware of the potential drawbacks. Hiring managers are prioritizing candidates with artificial-intelligence skills to fill job openings. A recent survey from Resume Genius found 81% of hiring managers now favor candidates who have AI-related skills, with Generation Z hiring managers ranking AI proficiency as their top hiring factor.