How Microsoft successfully recruited and retained coders with autism

One year after the program was launched, Microsoft recruited a talented cohort. The result: "None have left Microsoft."

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 7, 2016

Survey: HR leaders, finance need to strengthen relationship

While 78% of finance respondents consider HR a strategic partner, 97% of finance executives still have "significant concerns" with benefits costs. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 6, 2016

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HR Dive’s top stories feature a variety of challenges employers are facing, from AI’s spread in the workplace and bad behavior in the C-suite to payroll headaches and DEI compliance confusion.

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Job board startup WrkRiot no longer online

It had been accused of not paying some employees by people who formerly worked there.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 2, 2016

SHRM's 20-year study shows benefit offerings mushroom from 60 to 344

The core benefits are about the same with health care coverage via PPO or HMO still offered by about 90% of companies.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

Interns with benefits; recruiting strategies aim for long-term gains

Though more companies are offering health insurance, many interns reject it because they are still covered by parents.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2016

How HR can help improve cybersecurity and prevent 'spoofing'

While the shift to digital has enabled HR and the business world to be more productive, generally, it's created a powerfully bad conundrum for employers. 

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 31, 2016

Study: Smartphones at the desk crush productivity

Banning workplace digital devices is not realistic, but these findings can give HR leaders and employers insight on internal behaviors.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2016

Are 'digital leaders' the new breed of successful CHROs?

Leaders that can adapt to today's technically modern, diverse market are delivering better business results, according to a new study.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2016

So-called 'soft' skills remain hard to find

Employers nationwide are having a tough time finding workers who can "communicate clearly, take initiative, problem-solve and get along with co-workers."

By Tom Starner • Aug. 31, 2016

The top 7 trends in modern workforce management

The workforce has evolved, and workforce management needs to keep pace.

By Melissa Albanes • Aug. 30, 2016

Ransomware continues to plague HR data security

HR is especially susceptible to attack due to being adjacent to multiple company operations.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 30, 2016

For retail HR, closing stores may require consulting employment counsel

Avoiding a class-action lawsuit is of high priority for employers in such a situation.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 30, 2016

Survey: Baby boomers tend to have biggest 'workplace egos'

Household cooks, CEOs and art directors all top the list, as well. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 30, 2016

How Humana improved diversity and included those with disabilities

"Everyone wants to matter. Everyone wants to be invited to lunch," said A.J. Hubbard, director of inclusion and diversity. 

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 30, 2016

EEOC issues first retaliation guidance update since 1998

The Supreme Court has made seven decisions regarding retaliation since the original guidance was published — and retaliation claims continue to grow.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 29, 2016

Survey: Gig economy growth predictions may be premature

The independent contractor trend may be slowing down, according to Deloitte.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2016

Boomers, millennials agree: Retirement planning tech tools are needed

Employers are in a unique position to assist employees in making life-impacting decisions about personal finances, retirement savings and health.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2016

Why 'middle managers' are an employer's most important leaders

Middle managers may not be getting their due when it comes to workforce impact — especially considering their power over employee engagement.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2016

Why some companies are turning to social media for benefits communication

Internal social platforms and networks can foster collaboration the way Facebook and Twitter do when used right.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2016

Report: More than half of employees 'open' to leaving in 2016

The improving economy is good news for the vast majority of Americans, but it might not be as kind to HR leaders struggling to keep people around.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2016

Startup NYC ride provider to ignore independent contractor model

A challenger to the Uber-Lyft ride market will provide full benefits to its employee drivers.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2016

NLRB decides grad students can form unions

In a 3-1 decision, the NLRB said the National Labor Relations Act "contains no clear language prohibiting student assistants from its coverage."

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2016

What the Olympics can teach employers about teamwork

Angel Bovee, a former Team USA world champion boxer, helps young athletes adapt to the working world.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 23, 2016

How to manage employee voting rights come November

There is no federal rule for voting leave, meaning employers will have to pay attention to a myriad of different state laws.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 23, 2016

Patagonia CEO explains why their on-site child care plan is a win-win

The program has paid off via revenues and retention rates.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 18, 2016