Mental health in the workplace: The struggles employers face – and what can be done

As mental wellness garners attention, employers are finding considerable barriers may remain to implementing strong policies.

By Kathryn Moody • April 12, 2016

Expert: Creating a positive culture means reinforcing the right actions

A strong company culture requires trust, which only comes about when employers walk the walk and talk the talk.

By Tom Starner • April 11, 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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Nearly half of US workers feel they've gained weight on the job

55% of those who have access to wellness facilities at the workplace don't use them.

By Tom Starner • April 8, 2016

Report: One in five employees would sell their passwords if asked

44% of those who assented to selling their passwords would do it for $1,000 or less, the report reveals. Some would sell for less than $100.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2016

How onboarding can make or break an employee's work experience

Greenhouse Software helps clients improve their onboarding experience, and it leads by example.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

CEO Bezos defends Amazon's culture to shareholders

"The reason cultures are so stable in time is because people self-select," he said in his annual letter.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

Why HR must lead the digital transformation in the workplace

If HR professionals wants to lead a strategic operation, they should recognize their power as change agents.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

Why casual work wear may be coming to an office near you

It's not a new trend, but it's garnering more acceptance, particularly as athleisure becomes fashionable.

By Kathryn Moody • April 6, 2016

Why managing retention of contractors can't be left to chance

It's an employer skill that needs to be developed, or retention is bound to be an expensive problem.

By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016

'Morale and culture' the number one area affected by poor engagement

The always present "reality gap" between the engagement employers want to see and the actual results continues to trouble organizations.

By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016

North Carolina's new law gets strong pushback from major employers

The state passed the controversial bill last week, and repercussions are already being felt.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

In the knowledge economy, HR is all about trust and relationships

HR has evolved along with the "knowledge economy," but it hasn't quite reached its full potential, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

360-degree reviews could backfire if not used properly

Employers who use such reviews need to follow up, or else employees will feel downtrodden and frustrated.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

Study: Socially responsible companies have better engagement

An employer that effectively "lives by its values" can improve its engagement numbers substantially, according to research.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

Compliance and HR: A critical partnership that needs nurturing

Within the accounts receivable industry, viewing HR in a limited way can create huge risk.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

Why the workplace pet policy may be a boon to productivity

Allowing pets in the workplace is not a new idea, but data shows it may be working for some workplaces.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

New discrimination regs launch today for certain California employers

The guidelines regard California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

Employers are expanding holistic wellness with well-being programs

Programs that focus on total well-being, including mental and financial wellness, continue to make strides in popularity.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

Toilet paper and doggie day spas: Survey reveals 'unusual' expense reports

Unfortunately, a Robert Half Management Resources survey of CFOs found that those types of requests for reimbursement show "little sign of decline."

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

Why truly strategic HR requires both HCM tech and smart processes

The HR maturity curve matters – and tech plays a large part in ensuring proper HR growth.

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

Directors, general public do not agree on whether CEOs are paid for performance

While directors tend to believe CEO pay is directly tied to their value to the company, the general public "believes that CEO pay is a problem."

By Tom Starner • March 30, 2016

Supreme Court split allows mandatory public union fees to continue

Split 4-4, the court therefore let stand a decision by a lower court that ruled in favor of the unions.

By Kathryn Moody • March 29, 2016

How one volunteer veterans group uses HR tech to lend a helping hand

Finding the right onboarding tech and learning platform for their organization has transformed their work – and others can follow their example.

By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016

From the mailbag: What readers had to say about mentorship

We gathered up insights from readers who had knowledge and advice about mentorship.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2016

Corporate grandparenting: Mentoring for the next generation

It's a "hidden gem" for talent management, experts say.

By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016