HR Management
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Marijuana, leave laws and workplace violence top 2019 HR hurdles
HR's challenges in 2019 aren't too different from those of years past, according to XpertHR, but the stakes haven't changed, either.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 07, 2018
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Report: Human error creates cybersecurity threats, but 25% of employers fail to train
"There's no one magic pill to fix the cybersecurity problem," one expert said. "It's [about having] a holistic approach."
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 07, 2018
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Hiring challenges remain as hourly earnings rose and job growth slowed in November
Employers can expect hiring challenges to continue, however, since the labor market remains employee-driven.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 07, 2018
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Employees want to know they matter to the company
Workers want their efforts recognized in the form of a check but they need to know they impact the bottom line, too, a Ceridian report shows.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 07, 2018
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ColumnResource Actions: A how-to on employee holiday gifts
What makes a good employee gift? To answer that question, employers have a few factors to consider.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Dec. 07, 2018
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Facebook falls from 1st place in Glassdoor rankings amid 'challenging time'
The social media giant is still ranked in the top 10 of Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work" for 2019, but reports suggest boiling internal tension as the company struggles publicly.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 06, 2018
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Employee relations teams focused on policy violations, behavioral issues
Employers place employee relations among their top priorities to lower the risk of liability, according to a new study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 06, 2018
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SponsoredThe best leaders never fake it till they make it
How leaders that are self-aware can make a lasting impression with their peers, setting themselves up for success within their company.
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Fulfillment is the new standard for employee engagement
In a tech-dependent world, employees' need for fulfillment may require a human touch, a new PwC analysis shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 06, 2018
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Despite #MeToo, women feel nothing has changed
A Fairygodboss report predicts it will take 217 years to close the economic gap between women and men.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 05, 2018
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Study: Many plan to job hunt after less than a year on the job
Companies can attract and retain talent with the right mix of branding and benefits, according to one firm.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 05, 2018
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OpinionWhat does 2019 have in store for #MeToo?
The C-suite must remain vigilant in addressing the issues raised by these developments, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.
By David W. Garland
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HR and business leaders disagree over department's efficacy, progress
PwC found that 41% of HR leaders are confident their departments understand emerging tech, but only a quarter of business leaders agreed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Dec. 04, 2018
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64% of HR pros don't feel equipped to help co-workers addicted to opioids
Only a small percentage of those surveyed by The Hartford felt "very" confident in their ability to detect and minimize the risk of opioid addiction.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 03, 2018
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52% of tech employees say their workplace is toxic, study shows
When the majority of employees pipe up about workplace toxicity, employers may want to listen.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 03, 2018
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Gift card spear-phishing scams targeting receptionists, assistants
Attackers are impersonating CEOs or other senior managers and emailing employees most likely to handle gift card transactions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 03, 2018
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One-third of applicants would decline the perfect job over poor culture fit
A healthy corporate culture engages employees, creates a strong brand and promotes inclusion, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2018
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Study: Pay gap may be wider than previously thought
The report's authors say that affordable childcare and paid leave will be necessary to close the gap.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2018
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Ex-Facebook manager says company is 'failing its black employees' in memo
The memo comes during a time of increased pressure on tech firms to improve diversity efforts at their respective workplaces.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 29, 2018
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One-third of tech workers think their companies offer severances to accused sexual harassers
Although the Blind survey focused on employees' perception and knowledge, it paints a somewhat dour picture of the industry.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018
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New hires want onboarding to spell out performance expectations
However, only one-third of respondents in a recent survey said that onboarding gave them those resources.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018
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Workers increasingly want employers to address societal problems
Social responsibility matters to employees now more than it has in the past, especially to younger workers, a new study from MetLife shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018
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Q&AWalmart's director of HR strategy talks overhauling employee development
The company revamped a development program, once in place more for "reputation" than for impact, to better prepare for the future of work, Ellie Bertani said.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2018
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Deep DiveCreating a culture of recognition
To really enjoy the benefits of employee recognition efforts, employers need a culture of recognition, experts say. And it has to start at the top.
By Lisa Burden
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Ikea cuts 7.5K jobs to position itself for smaller stores, online shopping
The news is a reminder that, as companies reorganize and adjust their business models, their efforts might need to include cutting staff.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2018