The 'broken' American workplace may finally be able to fix itself

The American workplace is dysfunctional, says Huffington Post. But it's not unfixable.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 7, 2016

Experts scope out HR trends for the coming year

More than 60 global HR experts were asked for their 2016 trend predictions, and the answers cover a wide range of HR issues.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 4, 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.

By HR Dive staff

Global workforce may be 'quitting in seat'

According to a recent survey of 18,000 global workers, the willingness to go "above and beyond" is at a four-year low.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 23, 2015

The 'scariest' employer legal challenges in 2016

According to an employment law expert, the coming year brings a smattering of important issues to consider.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 22, 2015

Active-shooter training for the office is changing tactics

Safety instructors used to tell employees to hide. Now, training programs are telling them to fight back.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 22, 2015

SHRM surveys reveal top HR challenges for 2016 and beyond

Employee engagement tops the list, as usual.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 21, 2015

'Familial status' gaining ground as a protected status

Thanks to a new law, New York will be joining five other states in prohibiting discrimination against parent and caregiver employees.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 18, 2015

How to keep your employees energized during the holiday season – and beyond

Reactions to the holiday season can run the gamut. Know how to react and manage properly.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2015

Michelin builds retention 'stickiness' via unique career manager approach

Using a unique system that leans on 400 "career managers," tire maker Michelin has a 97% retention rate.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 16, 2015

The traits of a toxic worker and how to avoid them

Traits include high productivity and strict rule-following – perhaps not what many employers would expect.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 16, 2015

Want to boost performance? Choose a female CEO, study says

Having a woman at CEO could result in better bottom line results and fewer negative issues across the board, according to the Washington Post.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015

Employee volunteering spiked over past two years

Volunteerism has taken a major step forward in a short time period to become a key driver to employee engagement.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 15, 2015

How to minimize employee stress over the holidays

This time of year can be as stressful as it is fun, particularly in the workplace.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 14, 2015

Expert: Wal-Mart's surveillance program a huge misstep

A business consultant believes that Wal-Mart's recent employee surveillance initiative was one of the "worst HR programs ever."

By Tom Starner • Dec. 14, 2015

American employers continue to lose the engagement war

The employee engagement needle hasn't moved in more than two years, based on Gallup's metrics.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 11, 2015

What employees hate during the holiday season

70% of employees dread holiday workplace gift giving, for example.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 11, 2015

HR pro offers 5 critical steps in building an engaged workforce

Many tactics involve transparency and strong communication.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Bersin: 2016 will be 'the year of diversity in business'

Bersin by Deloitte recently released a two-year study on the subject, resulting in a significant takeaway that reinforces what HR professionals have long advocated.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 10, 2015

The state of the performance review: 'Ineffective' but not going away yet

According to Towers Watson, roughly one in 10 employers is ditching performance ratings overall. But a majority agrees the programs need an overhaul.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 10, 2015

Employee 'well-being' is not keeping pace with economy in 2015

Despite the growing economy, employee "well-being" is not showing a similar rise.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 9, 2015

Expert: Six trends for 2016 that HR executives should watch

One HCM veteran gives his take on what's happening in HR -- and what leaders should keep an eye on.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 8, 2015

Employee well-being has become a business imperative, survey says

A recent survey of 1,000 HR professionals revealed that employee well-being shouldn't just be on the "HR wishlist."

By Tom Starner • Dec. 7, 2015

The analysis behind why cutthroat corporate culture doesn't work

Science backs it, so far. Cultures of fear don't help the bottom line.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 4, 2015

Expert: Why HR must unite with sales and services

One expert gives her view on why companies need to seriously consider integration of these parts of business.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 4, 2015

How to give negative feedback without damaging work relationships

Anna-Lucia Mackay gives five tips for managers to avoid creating another problem while reviewing a poorly performing employee.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 3, 2015