Contingent workforces gaining more clout as their numbers grow

Around 20% of the U.S. workforce is made up of contingent workers, up from 12% in 2010.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

Cyberbullying requires a strong response from HR leadership

A recent suicide by a young female firefighter may have been driven in part by co-worker cyberbullying, an emerging front of workplace harassment.

By Tom Starner • May 2, 2016

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive

HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.

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Mobile-savvy employers have more loyal employees

The report, which surveyed 1,865 employees globally, also found that 60% of employees said mobile technology makes them more productive.

By Tom Starner • April 28, 2016

Report: Nearly 5,000 Americans died on the job in 2014

AFL-CIO says that those numbers translate into a daily loss of nearly 150 workers from "preventable workplace injuries and illnesses."

By Tom Starner • April 28, 2016

The Future of Work: How new tools created the virtual workplace

Offices may not be disappearing, exactly, but new technology could mean the end of the office as we know it today.

By Kathryn Moody , Naomi Eide • April 28, 2016

Chobani shocks workers with stock-sharing generosity

The 10-year-old Greek yogurt company surprised its workforce yesterday with a program that could make some long-term employees millionaires some day.

By Tom Starner • April 27, 2016

Study: 'Status quo bias' prevents diverse hiring

A University of Colorado study concludes if there's only one woman in a finalist pool, there's almost statistically zero chance that she will be picked.

By Kathryn Moody • April 27, 2016

Even with projected job growth, nonprofits face uphill talent climb

Nonprofit HR is challenged by a lack of strategic planning or budgets for recruitment and retention.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Experts: Ageism hurts everyone in the workplace

With baby boomers pushing back retirement, HR leaders need to maintain a culture that values older workers.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Summer brings seasonal talent challenges to small employers

Recruiting and hiring seasonal workers, whether they are full-time, part-time or interns, requires preparation and counsel.

By Tom Starner • April 26, 2016

Poor selection, rushed rollouts block talent management tech 'evolution'

After much stumbling and fumbling, it's time for HR "to cross the technology gap," according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

How to ensure a remote work plan will succeed

A "digital nomad" and expert delivers four ways to try to go remote ahead of time.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

Expert: 'Rankism' can destroy an inclusive workforce

It is considered a form of workplace bullying, but there are ways to combat the practice.

By Tom Starner • April 25, 2016

How allowing remote work can cut a company's carbon footprint

U.S. tech giants Dell and Xerox report a dramatic impact on sustainability thanks to telework, with millions of gallons of gas saved. Happy Earth Day!

By Tom Starner • April 22, 2016

Experts: Don't overlook people with disabilities when seeking talent

Employers facing a talent crisis need to consider the massive labor pool of Americans with disabilities, according to experts at the recent SHRM conference.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

Why email may be a major productivity drain for U.S. workers

The email avalanche often leaves workers stressed and frustrated.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

The serious impact of praise and recognition on engagement

Sometimes it pays to recognize a job well done with a personal thanks, rather than giving a relatively low raise without saying anything.

By Tom Starner • April 21, 2016

A 'pregnancy 401(k)': An alternative to paid parental leave?

The Independent Women's Forum, a right-leaning think tank, recently released a report with a series of proposals to help working families.

By Kathryn Moody • April 20, 2016

Report: Opioid abuse continues to drive up employer medical costs

Fresh research from Castlight Health has found that the nation's ongoing opioid abuse epidemic is having immense financial and emotional impact nationwide.

By Tom Starner • April 20, 2016

SHRM: Respect is the number one factor for employee job satisfaction

In 2015, employees’ overall satisfaction level with their current job was at its highest point in a decade.

By Tom Starner • April 20, 2016

Younger workers expect to job hop, challenging retention efforts

According to Adecco's new survey, nearly 75% of millennials and Gen Z expect to have 1-4 jobs within five years after graduating from college.

By Tom Starner • April 20, 2016

How one startup uses 'inclusion technology' to tackle the diversity challenge

Glassbreakers pairs users with mentors who have similar personal and professional interests.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

Aligning culture with business strategy requires storytelling, focus

Leaders who can tell stories about how they lived the company's culture can help bring it to the forefront.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

Survey: Employee financial woes increased in the past year

PwC's 2016 Employee Financial Wellness Survey reports that employers need to start paying attention, as the stakes are increasingly high.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016

Employers seeking tech leadership should not overlook millennials

A new survey from Epicor found that employers need to refocus their hiring efforts to fix gaps in leadership and skill.

By Tom Starner • April 19, 2016