HR Management
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Neither employees nor managers know what work is being done
A lack of communication and transparency will remain problems for the workplace unless employers step in with a fix, a new study claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2018
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Sponsored4 key leadership skills to drive your digital transformation
Successfully driving a digital transformation at your organization requires rethinking your leadership talent. Here are 4 digital leadership skills you’ll need to cultivate in today’s leaders.
By Shelley Osborne, Head of Learning & Development at Udemy
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OpinionPreparing for the employee of the future: Doing good means more now than ever
As people managers, HR representatives can champion their companies' needs for CSR, writes Catherine Hernandez-Blades, SVP and chief brand and communications officer at Aflac.
By Catherine Hernandez-Blades
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80% of LGBTQ workers are ready to come out at work, but only half do
Facing a tight labor market, employers are taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion efforts, especially for LGBTQ workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2018
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Allowing workers to vote mid-shift bolsters well-being, engagement
Almost two-thirds of workers in voting-friendly jobs said they would recommend their organization as a good place to work, an O.C. Tanner study found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2018
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A quarter of tech employees on Blind say their company conducts 'unreasonable' monitoring
Most employers don't spy on workers, Blind said, but doing so can cause stress and decrease job satisfaction.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2018
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OpinionNavigating the rise of corporate activism
Companies must be aware of the evolving social climate and, when necessary, take a stance that is consistent with company values, writes Jewell Parkinson, head of HR, Americas & APJ at SAP North America.
By Jewell Parkinson
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Study: 3 out of 4 workers have had a toxic boss
Results from this study and others demonstrate the need for more managerial training.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2018
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Deep DiveRetailMeNot exec dishes on working in D&I — before it was cool
As the new director of the retail tech company's diversity and inclusion program, Sharon Brogdon joined an organization that is already "walking the talk," but challenges persist.
By Pamela DeLoatch
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Study: Standing desks cut fatigue and boost engagement
Office designers continue to focus on work spaces that foster collaboration and are environmentally friendly, physically comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 15, 2018
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D&I initiatives critical as manufacturers seek to fill open roles
Employers across industries are struggling to stay competitive in a tight labor market, but manufacturing faces one of the most severe talent shortages.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2018
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ColumnResource Actions: #MeToo at work, 1 year later
Last October, the movement took hold, encouraging victims of sexual harassment and assault to speak up. Where is HR now?
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Oct. 12, 2018
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Study: Men are punished for not being masculine enough on the job
Although women get credit for being empathetic — an invaluable leadership skill, Harvard Business Review noted — men do not.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2018
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Most CFOs don't think HR affects the bottom line — and half of HR leaders agree
If HR fails to communicate its growth and secure the support of other departments, its identity as a strategic partner may go under-recognized.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2018
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Study: Millennial employees say they check their phones every 20 minutes
Research shows employees can't focus with so much technology, but employers can set up boundaries and guidelines to curb tech's effects.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2018
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A group-focused culture serves employees better than a highly-individualized workplace
Employers should be ready to adjust, rebuild or overhaul culture as workforce landscapes shift, new research from the University of Alabama claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2018
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Deep DiveManaging a workforce — without a worksite
Three employers explain how they not only survive, but thrive, without a home office.
By Jennifer Carsen
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Following CEO scandal, CBS pledges $20M to fight sexual harassment
The company's promise is part of its separation agreement with Les Moonves, who was ousted after he was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 09, 2018
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Deep DiveThe solution to a high quit rate is right under your nose
The employee quit rate rose to 2.4% in May — a 16-year high. So what's an employer to do?
By Pamela DeLoatch
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Unemployment rate hits 49-year low
In the war for talent, an employer's best defense may be working to reduce turnover, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 08, 2018
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ColumnYou know what doesn't improve employee engagement? Bitter tirades
Employees want empathy, writes HR Dive's senior editor, Kate Tornone, so watch your language and be thoughtful about how you address problems.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 05, 2018
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CEOs are older and staying on the job longer — but still likely not women
A Conference Board study concluded that succession planning will be more important, as companies in almost every industry will be challenged by the threat of disruption.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 05, 2018
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How big tech will fare under California's new board gender diversity law
By 2021, most big tech companies will need to add another woman board director to comply with minimum gender parity requirements.
By Alex Hickey • Oct. 05, 2018
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25% of small businesses are still tracking finances by hand
The survey also found that the vast majority of small businesses have rolled accounting and HR into one job for one employee.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 04, 2018
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HR's blind spots include a misaligned identity and faulty communication
Almost half of HR professionals in a recent survey said they see their role as strategic, but only 18% of employees view HR that way.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 04, 2018