HR Management
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Gay, lesbian workers in UK face 'gay glass ceiling'
The problem is even more acute for gay and lesbian employees of color, according to researchers at IZA.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2018
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What HR leaders need to know about employee engagement
Engagement, engagement, engagement. It's the word every HR team has written at the top of a dry-erase board during a strategy meeting at least once.
By Ryan Golden • June 21, 2018
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OpinionHow to manage a remote team effectively
When it comes to managing remote teams, the keys to success are largely the same as managing any team, writes Anu Mannathikuzhiyil, client advocate at G&A Partners.
By Anu Mannathikuzhiyil
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Companies lacking trust, career opportunities top 'worst employers' list
Speedway, Family Dollar Stores and LA Fitness appeared in the 24/7 Wall Street list's top 10 — a distinction that some say could drive away applicants.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2018
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National Business Group on Health urges employers to anticipate effects of opioid crisis
Before implementing a solution, an employer must determine the extent to which the epidemic has infiltrated the company.
By Katie Scheu • June 20, 2018
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What can HR actually do to effect cultural change?
It's time for HR to "get tangible" with culture and make it a useable business tool, one expert said at #SHRM18.
By Kathryn Moody • June 20, 2018
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Facing pay equity pressure, employers move toward transparency
Social pressures are forcing employers to reconsider their compensation strategies, along with performance management programs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2018
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Male allies key in curbing sexism, harassment at work
Men attending #SHRM18 received a call to action Tuesday, when a speaker asked them to stand up and speak out when they see sexism and harassment.
By Kate Tornone • June 20, 2018
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A quick guide to bias education for your workforce
Employers across the country and at #SHRM18 are grappling with an important, if uncomfortable, question: What does bias look like in their company?
By Kathryn Moody • June 19, 2018
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HR's strategic role expands while admin role shrinks
Technology is helping HR professionals transition from largely data entry and maintenance overseers to human capital management strategists.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2018
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What collaborations with Facebook and Slack say about the HR tech market
As industry competition heats up, platforms are opting to team together rather than fight it out. But what does that mean for the profession overall?
By Kathryn Moody • June 19, 2018
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A majority of working parents say they want it all
According to a new CareerBuilder survey, employees with children want to be successful at work and at home. Employers have the impetus to help them find balance through paid parental leave and other benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 18, 2018
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Transparency, compassion key to protecting employer brand during layoffs
When handled poorly, the layoff process can have a lasting effect on laid-off workers, those who remain and the employer's brand.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 18, 2018
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SHRM CEO invites HR pros to claim bigger role in next industrial age
Welcoming thousands to #SHRM18, Johnny C. Taylor Jr. emphasized the importance of the profession in a rapidly evolving field.
By Ryan Golden • June 18, 2018
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Report calls for systemic changes to address sexual harassment in academia
The incidence of perceived gender bias in academia is well-documented, but every industry is faced with the need to make systemic changes to combat the problem.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018
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Broken business processes push employees to job hunt
From onboarding to performance reviews, HR can ensure processes empower workers to reach their full potential.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018
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How remote work options could win over potential hires
A new study says 77% of those surveyed said they'd be more likely to accept a job offer if they could telecommute at least some of the time.
By Katie Scheu • June 14, 2018
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How a calibration committee can correct bias in employee evaluations
Evaluation and feedback can be powerful tools, but only when the information they wield is accurate and consistent.
By Katie Scheu • June 13, 2018
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Deep Dive
For real engagement, show employees where they fit in
Managers should communicate how employees' work advances the employer's goals, experts say.
By Pamela DeLoatch
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Deep DiveCan tech drive engagement?
It's not tech tools themselves that drive engagement, but the productivity enabled.
By Pamela DeLoatch
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Employee data collection raises ethics concerns for employers
Employees are split over whether they trust their employers with such information, and a majority feel uncomfortable with more explicit tracking technology.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2018
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Development and promotions may reduce attrition among millennials
Millennial workers statistically place a high value on development and will leave their current positions for competitors who build career advancement into culture.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2018
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BLS contingent worker report sparks confusion
Observers of the gig economy viewed the report with some trepidation, as it directly contradicts data independent groups released.
By Kathryn Moody • June 08, 2018
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More workers are willing to take promotions without raises
The practice is becoming more common within organizations and increasingly, employees are accepting it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 08, 2018
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Alphabet's shareholders nix employee proposals to tie diversity goals to pay
Google, one of Alphabet's subsidiaries, remains at the center of a storm of lawsuits alleging both that it hasn't done enough and that it has gone too far.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 07, 2018