HR Management
-
Employees favor messaging tools over email, but security risks remain
Ditching the reliance on email might improve workers' internal communications, but not without creating security risks, a survey showed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2019 -
Standard performance management is 'failing' workers
A report from Deloitte criticized employee review systems for being subjective and focused on past performance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2019 -
Sponsored7 Signs of a toxic work environment
Do you recognize these signs of a toxic work environment? Learn how to battle workplace toxicity.
-
Employers dumping help-desk phones for bots, apps
The trend is part of a broader effort by employers to use automation to boost productivity and improve the user experience, according to a new report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019 -
Few HR leaders think workers trust company leaders
HR is in a good position to address the underlying causes of distrust, such as change, stress or a lack of communication.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019 -
Survey: Hasty benefits decisions damage employee morale
The haste could be due to emotional discomfort; respondents in a previous survey reported that signing up for benefits resulted in stress and anxiety.
By Jennifer Carsen • April 18, 2019 -
$1K penalty motivates Honeywell workers to use benefits offering
"[At] Honeywell, the only incentives that have worked for us is the stick approach," said the company's VP of global benefits at an NBGH conference.
By Morgan Fecto • April 16, 2019 -
Employees are stressed out by their workloads
LinkedIn's new analysis adds to the canon of research around the increasing pressure workers are feeling day-to-day.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2019 -
'Service with a smile' linked to after-hours drinking, research shows
The link is stronger for impulsive workers who have one-time customer interactions — and for employees who don't have autonomy at work, a Penn State professor said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
Workers want meaning, but few employers are prepared to offer it
Deloitte said organizations need to ensure relationships are enduring, learning is continuous and work has meaning centered around human identity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019 -
SponsoredIs your employer brand authentic?
Ahead of Indeed Interactive 2019 Indeed's US Marketing Director, Carmen Bryant, explains the importance of organizational authenticity.
By Carmen Bryant, Marketing Director, US • April 15, 2019 -
Intersectionality is key to workplace diversity, inclusion gains
As "double outsiders," women of color may feel the need to adjust their behavior to fit in, the study said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019 -
Survey: HR teams with a C-level leader are more productive
CEOs can gain a competitive advantage by hiring effective HR leaders who report directly to them, according to Betterworks.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2019 -
Deep DiveCrashing the C-suite ceiling: How female restaurant leaders are pushing for more diversity
Even though more women work in the restaurant industry than men, fewer are at the executive level. Brands like Auntie Anne's, Red Lobster, Starbucks and McDonald's hope to change that.
By Julie Littman • April 10, 2019 -
Labor secretary: OSHA jobsite inspections likely to increase
The agency's visits will ramp up once new inspectors are fully trained, Alexander Acosta told a House subcommittee.
By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2019 -
Workers' engagement, loyalty drops 9 months before they quit
Research showed that employees quit because of unchallenging work, cultures that suppress discussions about pay, bad managers and lack of development.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 09, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow to offboard employees with care
Employers understand and accept the importance of top-notch onboarding, while offboarding is often an afterthought. Now that's changing.
By Pamela DeLoatch • April 09, 2019 -
Survey: 1 in 3 workers anticipate financial struggles in retirement
Daily expenses, general debt, housing costs and healthcare costs prevent respondents from saving more for retirement, reported Natixis.
By Katie Clarey • April 08, 2019 -
Deep DiveOffice Space: Why HR should dabble in color theory
With corporate culture becoming more relaxed and office design growing more vibrant, now is the time for HR to consider color.
By Katie Clarey • April 08, 2019 -
Gen X lags behind others in employee engagement, financial security
Regardless of Gen X's status, worker engagement by generation is still worth considering.
By Katie Clarey , Jennifer Carsen • April 08, 2019 -
Study: Most workers are fairly happy on the job, but low pay remains a sticking point
In study after study, employee satisfaction is tied to pay, technological capability and career advancement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 04, 2019 -
Employers tolerant of minor offenses, intolerant of candidates' marijuana use
The background check report also found retail had the highest positive drug-screening results of any industry.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 04, 2019 -
APA award lauds employers' focus on worker well-being
More than 80% of workers at awarded employers said they recommend their organization as a good place to work, whereas only 62% do so nationally.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 03, 2019 -
STEM fields won't achieve gender parity without direct intervention
Bias and selection based on similarity could keep gender equality at bay indefinitely, a new study reveals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 03, 2019 -
Study: Lower profits expected due to higher wage demands
Employers of blue-collar workers may face the biggest losses because workers can demand higher pay due to their scarcity, the report predicted.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 03, 2019
