Mind Group

Microsoft | July 03, 2020

Microsoft, along with its LinkedIn unit, has launched a global skills initiative to help job seekers acquire skills for in-demand roles. The set goal is to increase the digital skills of 25 million people worldwide by the end of 2020, Microsoft President Brad Smith said in a blog post June 30. The COVID-19 pandemic "has shined a harsh light" on a skills gap that is widening globally, and must be "closed with even greater urgency to accelerate economic recovery," Smith said.&n...

Workforce Management

LiveHire | May 18, 2022

LiveHire (LVH:ASX) the global provider of Total Talent and Direct Sourcing Technology & SaaS platform and Viventis Search Asia, a leading executive search and human capital consulting firm in Asia-Pacific (APAC), formally announced a strategic partnership that helps leading and forward-thinking organisations in South East Asia transform their Talent Acquisition strategy and technology stack. Since its founding in 2001, Viventis Search Asia has evolved from providing traditiona...

Ericsson | March 05, 2020

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced its commitment to invest in the advancement of its current and future workforce by joining the White House Pledge to America's Workers program. With the signing of this pledge, Ericsson commits to providing individuals with opportunities to develop skills that will help them succeed, not just in their current role, but throughout their careers. Over the next five years, Ericsson will create 50,000 enhanced career opportunities for individuals in the U....

HR Dive | February 17, 2020

While 67% of organizations say pay transparency is increasingly important — with 4% reporting it's of the highest importance — only 14% of organizations have dealt with pay transparency beyond a "moderate" level, according to a study by WorldatWork and Mercer. While near half of employers have a "moderate" approach," 4% have nonexistent approaches to pay transparency, 35% have minimal transparency and just 1% have extreme transparency, according to the su...