This week in 5 numbers: A conflict resolution skills gap

This week’s headlines ranged from Hobby Lobby’s new minimum hourly wage to Amazon’s return to the office.

Here’s a snapshot of numbers that stood out in the HR space.
 

By the numbers

 

65

The age at which a New Mexico-based movie theater was allegedly terminating employee health benefits. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued the employer, alleging violations of federal law.

 

$19.25

The new minimum wage Hobby Lobby has set for full-time, hourly workers.

 

5

The number of days per week Amazon said it expects workers to be in the office. Many employees of the e-commerce giant told professional social network Blind they may opt to job hunt instead.

 

12%

The share of emerging leaders who demonstrate high proficiency handling conflict at work, according to a report from DDI, a global leadership company.

 

48

The number of hours within which recruiters should follow up with campus job fair candidates, according to Christine Cruzvergara, career expert and chief education strategy officer at Handshake.