HR Management
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Health IT products may help employers personalize wellness programs
Employee health management IT products can allow employers to more easily tailor health benefits to individual employees, Frost & Sullivan said in its report.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Most people have cried at work at least once, survey says
Bosses and colleagues were the most-cited cause of workers' tears in a Monster survey.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Study: Managers don't know how to handle harassment complaints
When managers and leaders were approached by an employee with a harassment or discrimination complaint, 39% did not ask questions to identify potential witnesses.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Older workers who lose job-related cognitive abilities more likely to retire early
Employers risk losing their older workers if they aren't aware of the demands their jobs place on them, a Rice University professor said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2019 -
A fast FAQ on accommodating service animals
Service animals can keep workers with disabilities safer, but they can also make HR understandably wary, said one expert at DMEC 2019.
By Morgan Fecto • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhat to do about employee burnout
To truly combat burnout, leaders must create a culture in which employees feel encouraged to speak up about and advocate for their wellness, experts said.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Study: Parents supporting unemployed adult children work more and spend less to make ends meet
While unemployment is obviously a major financial stressor, working employees are extremely worried about their finances, too.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Office relocation challenges US workers, but the advantages outweigh the stress
Employers can help make office moves smoother by communicating at various points in the process and soliciting worker feedback, Clutch said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 08, 2019 -
C-suite speak: How HR can get better buy-in from the CEO
"I get a lot of 'noes,'" said one DMEC 2019 attendee. Others asked speakers how to better share their solutions to complicated issues, like paid leave, with the CEO.
By Morgan Fecto • Aug. 08, 2019 -
One-third of managers don't follow up on action items from performance check-ins
Workers have said they prefer more frequent performance appraisals, but managers who don't note their goals may squander their potential.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 07, 2019 -
How a blend of safety and freedom helps employees belong at work
"One of our greatest opportunities as leaders and influencers in our organization is to look for opportunities to help others feel like they belong," Seth Mattison told attendees at the 2019 DMEC Annual Conference.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 07, 2019 -
Men appreciate work-life balance advancements more than women do
Many of these initiatives are focused on women and the family, the study noted, but men care about policies that promote personal time, too.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Deep DiveKeeping it real: What HR leaders need to know about deepfakes
Although most deepfakes target politicians and celebrities, the technology has already been used in employer scams.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Less than 20% of nursing mothers know their workplace lactation rights
More than half of workers surveyed said their employer cut their hours or altered their workload because they were new mothers, according to Byram Healthcare.
By Morgan Fecto • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Study: Bullying bosses compromise worker bonds, create safety risks
HR departments can help address manager shortcomings, particularly when flaws become problematic for individual workers and teams.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2019 -
SponsoredWhy HR should connect performance management and learning
Providing continuous performance management feedback is crucial to engage and retain today’s modern workforce.
By Matthew Brown, VP of Learning and Brand Success, Schoox • July 31, 2019 -
Adaptive workforces hire gig workers and work across departments
These workforces are "burstable," with the ability to maximize resources by leaning on contingent workers or automating more processes, Forrester said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 30, 2019 -
Overemphasis on the bottom line can drive down employee performance
When managers put profits first and worker well-being last, it can damage relationships and cause workers to check out, Baylor researchers found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 30, 2019 -
Fairygodboss: Men want to support women — they just don't know how
Barriers included a lack of women in the workplace, women's apparent lack of interest in receiving help and a fear of backlash.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 26, 2019 -
Study: Sexual harassment down but gender harassment up in #MeToo era
The research suggested "gender harassment is increasing as a backlash to anti-sexual harassment movements."
By Jennifer Carsen • July 26, 2019 -
Gensler: Open office design may encourage employees to connect
The research on open offices, however, is still starkly divided on whether employees actually like the format.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2019 -
Deep DivePay transparency: How much should you share with employees?
Despite a growing demand for the practice, sharing pay information can invite drama for employers — from workplace culture issues to legal actions.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 24, 2019 -
Study: 37% of workers don't use up all of their PTO
Managers are crucial to ensure that employees both take their allotted vacation time and use it effectively, experts previously told HR Dive.
By Jennifer Carsen • July 24, 2019 -
DOL opinion clarifies 'sleeper berths' guidance for truck drivers
The letter reverses earlier guidance that said employers could only exclude eight hours of a worker's sleep time from pay in trips of 24 hours or longer.
By Morgan Fecto • July 23, 2019 -
6 key stories you might have missed midway into 2019
The talent shortage has emerged as a top risk for organizations this year, but FLSA and FMLA remain perennial headaches.
By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2019
