HR Management

Interact intentionally: How HR can encourage effective online meetings

As the new coronavirus pandemic pushes more workplaces online, managers may need help rethinking meetings.

By Aman Kidwai • March 31, 2020

California relaxes notice requirements for coronavirus-related layoffs

Many states have their own so-called mini-WARN laws that provide workers with greater protections than federal law.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 23, 2020

US Chamber urges Congress to pass COVID-19 small business protections

"We need big, bold policy moves now to ensure businesses continue to function, meet payroll, and keep American workers employed," the Chamber's CEO said.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 19, 2020

A third of younger workers have dipped into retirement savings

There's no question that workers are stressed about finances — and those stresses directly affect employers.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 18, 2020

Dept. of Labor addresses coronavirus' FMLA, FLSA implications

Among other things, the agency discusses whether those unable to work from home must be paid and whether leave to avoid the pandemic is protected.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 13, 2020

Workplace culture efforts still 'have a long way to go'

Most employees would not report harassment if they saw it, and many don't believe their company would take a complaint seriously, an Emtrain report said.

By Aman Kidwai • March 13, 2020

Study: Anonymized applications reduce gender bias

While intentional bias and discrimination remain too common in U.S. workplaces, recruitment bias can occur unintentionally. 

By Jennifer Carsen • March 12, 2020

Customers or not, employers will see 'ripple effects' from Kronos, Ultimate Software merger

One big takeaway: companies should never think of their digital transformation as "complete," an analyst told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • March 11, 2020

Microsoft will pay hourly workers during coronavirus shutdown

The tech giant has called on other large employers to do the same.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 10, 2020

Marriott tops ranking of Fortune 500 employment brands

As leverage in the job market has shifted from employers to workers, branding has grown as a strategic HR priority.

By Aman Kidwai • March 10, 2020

Coronavirus: Combating stereotypes in workplace

"People are scared and rightfully so but it doesn’t mean that we should automatically assume every Asian or Chinese American is carrying the [new] coronavirus," Risha Grant, an international diversity consultant, told HR Dive.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 09, 2020

What HR will look like in the next decade

No one can predict every twist and turn HR teams will face by 2030 — but there are several emerging trends on the horizon.

By Ryan Golden • March 09, 2020

Deep Dive

Hindsight is 2020: What leaders got right in 2010 — and what they missed

Social media was mainly “for fun” and effects of the Great Recession lingered, but some predictions of how the workplace would evolve proved accurate.

By Aman Kidwai • March 09, 2020

5 stories for HR leaders on Employee Appreciation Day

There may not be a silver bullet for employee retention or the talent shortage, but for some, employee appreciation comes close.

Most nursing moms lack time to pump at work, survey finds

One respondent said she had resorted to pumping in a shower stall.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 06, 2020

Workhuman: Many workers who have been sexually harassed don't trust HR

Failure to follow up on reports of workplace misconduct may deplete the department's reputation, the survey suggested.

By Katie Clarey • March 06, 2020

COVID-19: Steps to prepare a remote work policy

A successful remote work plan will unite technology with norms and expectations, one source said.

By Katie Clarey • March 04, 2020

Twitter 'strongly encouraging' all employees to work from home to reduce coronavirus spread

Meanwhile, Facebook has ended social visits to its offices and is conducting some candidate interviews remotely.

By Kate Tornone • March 03, 2020

Deep Dive

'A source of tremendous discrimination': Why hair policies matter

Organizations say they have hair policies for safety reasons, but they may have a discriminatory impact, sources told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Feb. 28, 2020

Employers expanding paid leave benefits — 'whether they like it or not'

Assuming legal mandates are satisfied, employers can design offerings as they see fit, including leave for bereavement, domestic abuse and volunteering.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 28, 2020

Eliminate 'outsiderness' to advance D&I goals, Gartner says

A sustainable inclusion program can boost performance and retention, a report concluded.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2020

Can an employer's mission statement predict whether EEOC will come knocking?

Employers can find ways to motivate employees while also encouraging conscientious action, researchers say.

By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 26, 2020

Workers No. 1 pet peeve? When colleagues come to work sick, survey shows

The irritation appears well founded but possibly hypocritical — a previous poll showed 90% of respondents admitting to reporting for duty when sick.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2020

'Now is the time': CDC suggests employers devise coronavirus telework plans

Specifically, "businesses can replace in-person meetings with video or telephone conferences and increase teleworking options," one official said.

By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 26, 2020

Hilton tops Fortune's list of best workplaces for 2nd year

Employees at Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" said they trust their employers and feel able to reach their potential.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2020