Energy, retail driving predicted 2016 employment slowdown

HR leaders in the energy and retail markets are facing layoff challenges based on some recent economic indicators, according to Reuters.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 5, 2016

The path to strategic partnership for HR is clear, says expert

It requires an interpersonal approach, according to TLNT.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 4, 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.

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Why onboarding often frustrates new hires

Research shows onboarding has been treated as an afterthought by employers – but it's not too late to create a successful experience.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 3, 2016

The dark side of the Super Bowl

Lost productivity abounds – at least, according to some statistics.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 3, 2016

How HR can help keep global employees safe

Terrorism is a growing fear for employers who have expatriates working overseas or who manage workforces in foreign countries.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 3, 2016

No-show employee behaviors can indicate a deeper problem

Effective HR professionals should investigate why an employee behaves in such a way before deciding on discipline to remain compliant with the NLRA.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 2, 2016

Female leadership rates remain low, despite skills equity

Leadership skills equality still does not translate to gender equality in upper level jobs.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 2, 2016

EEOC is seeking comment on retaliation guidance

They will allow opinions until February 24.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 2, 2016

HR issues rising to be a top CEO concern

The research is based in one geographic area of the U.S., but it likely represents a national trend.

By Tom Starner • Feb. 1, 2016

How to make the company diversity policy more than 'lip service'

Diversity policies often create only an “illusion of fairness,” which can damage their effectiveness and acceptance in the workforce.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 29, 2016

CareerBuilder reveals last year's 'most outrageous' excuses for being late

While periodical lateness isn't a crime, most participants in the survey said, these excuses may have had HR scratching their heads.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 29, 2016

Why some workplaces are turning to 'radical candor' to address poor performance

It has many names – "fierce conversation," "front-stabbing" – but some employers are finding a policy of brutal honesty is helping make their workforces better.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 29, 2016

Is voice mail heading into the tech junk heap?

It may be going the way of the landline.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 28, 2016

Workplaces just want to have fun: The importance of levity in the office

National Fun at Work Day is a great time to consider ways to make the workplace more enjoyable – especially because it has direct impact on employee engagement.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 28, 2016

US on-demand workers now 17% of entire workforce

That's about 27 million Americans, according to a recent study.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 28, 2016

Report: Women to make few workplace gains globally over the next decade

A report from Mercer on the status of women in the business world paints a negative picture.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 28, 2016

Employers must focus efforts on fun and well-being, CEO says

Executing a culture makeover is doable, but it takes an employer-wide effort that starts at the top and leaves no one out.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 27, 2016

Airline merger hitting some workforce turbulence

While many mergers go smoothly, the American Airlines-US Airways union is an example of the potential growing pains for mergers in general.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 27, 2016

HR cracks top 10 in Glassdoor's '25 Best Jobs in America' list

HR may not get as much recognition in the business world, but the Top 25 jobs list from Glassdoor puts HR manager close to the top.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 27, 2016

Why employers need to work on their talent brand

Product and company brand are still important, but employers need to consider "the who, what and where" of their workplaces, too.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 27, 2016

Near half of millennial women feel they are overlooked for leadership positions

The disparity ties into why millennials in general are seeking out new jobs in the near future.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 26, 2016

What the EEOC says about transgender issues in the workplace

Thanks to a recent settlement, law experts say that employers should have a greater idea of what the EEOC expects concerning transgender employees.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 25, 2016

How and why HR needs to 'step up its game'

There are several challenges HR needs to examine, particularly with recruitment and engagement. 

By Tom Starner • Jan. 25, 2016

Survey: HR issues rank as top business challenge for state, local governments

Human capital management is challenging public entities today.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 22, 2016

Employee handbooks need serious revising, HR expert says

Not only are the existing ones ineffective and unwelcoming – they can be legal traps too, says an HR expert.

By Tom Starner • Jan. 22, 2016