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  • Will the 'gig economy' help or hurt the American worker?

    The on-demand economy is receiving media attention and investment (and is the target of some lawsuits), but the jury is still out on its impact.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 24, 2016
  • Why working remotely might be an engagement booster

    Telecommuters are 85% more likely to love their jobs.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 24, 2016
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    Top 5 stories from HR Dive

    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.

    By HR Dive staff
  • Employers, employees hold very different views on workplace stressors, says survey

    They shared only one stress factor among their top three choices: inadequate staffing.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 23, 2016
  • How simple incivility can bring down a workplace

    It doesn't take a bully to ruin a workplace, according to recent research from Sweden.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 23, 2016
  • The aftermath of Yelp's employee firing controversy

    The case is a direct example of how employers operating in expensive locales need to be more sensitive to wages.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 23, 2016
  • Election 2016: The do's and don'ts of politics in the workplace

    In this particularly contentious election year, keep afloat of the laws surrounding political involvement in the workplace.

    By Feb. 23, 2016
  • Engagement strategies continue to miss the mark, says survey

    Employee disengagement continues to plague American employers.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 19, 2016
  • When the workforce passes 'critical mass', company culture must keep pace

    When a startup began to lose its way, it turned things around by creating six solid, employee-created core values.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 19, 2016
  • The cost and benefits of offering on-site child care

    In a job seeker's market, accomodating parents – often more likely to drop out of the workforce – has become a key new benefit.

    By Feb. 17, 2016
  • How AT&T is retooling its workforce to sharpen competitive edge

    The telecom company is asking its workforce to learn new skills so it can compete with other, more nimble tech giants.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 17, 2016
  • Is 2016 the year of increased work-life balance?

    A recent poll found that professionals are looking to boost their work-life balance during 2016, thanks to a stronger economy.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 16, 2016
  • Survey: HR can play critical role in raising customer experience

    Employee engagement is directly tied to CX, according to a recent survey.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 12, 2016
  • Collaboration is a 'bottom-up' process if done right, says expert

    True collaboration isn't a top-down process. It starts with team members.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 12, 2016
  • Deep Dive

    Expert: With unemployment below 5%, employers must ratchet up retention strategies

    Recent employment numbers prove it is a job seeker's market – meaning employers should take care to avoid the high cost of turnover.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016
  • Review site offers a snapshot of employer female-friendliness

    Fairygodboss provides anonymous data from employees on maternity leave and other benefits.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 11, 2016
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    Why the 'no managers' organization may not work

    From Zappos to Google, Gallup notes that many have tried it – and that there are reasons it might not take off.

    By Feb. 11, 2016
  • Unpredictability stresses employees the most, says survey

    62% of participants rated their jobs as highly stressful.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 10, 2016
  • Effective office design requires collaboration, light and 'beauty'

    Creating the optimal office space for productivity requires collaboration with designers and the entire workforce, according to experts.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 10, 2016
  • Survey: Midsized employers concerned over rising workplace regulation

    Government regulation around HR issues has become the number one concern voiced by midsized employers in a recent survey from ADP.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 10, 2016
  • President Obama's 2017 budget includes paid leave, retirement, more

    There are several specific provisions related to the HR domain.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 9, 2016
  • Report: 'Significant correlation' between women leaders and company profitability

    Recent research shows that having more women in corporate leadership can add statistically significant increases to profit margins.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 9, 2016
  • Labor 2016 outlook: Active EEOC, less active Congress

    Bloomberg BNA has released a report on critical labor issues for 2016, outlining what employers can expect from courts, Congress and government regulatory agencies.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 8, 2016
  • Employers need to be flexible regarding the Zika virus

    Companies are advised to use caution if considering placing travel restrictions.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 8, 2016
  • IBM refashions its performance review process from employee feedback

    IBM has scrapped its annual performance review process for one based on massive employee opinion gathered from their own social networking platform.

    By Tom Starner • Feb. 5, 2016
  • Intel improves diversity figures, but still sees work ahead

    The company is so far making good on their promise to dedicate more resources to diversity.

    By Feb. 5, 2016