Is the workplace America's next cultural battleground?

One employment law attorney thinks so, and offers some ideas on how to best manage the challenge.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2015

The trouble with vacation time: Why Americans won't take time off

From unlimited to minimum to "paid paid vacation," pretty much everyone has an opinion on paid time off. We sort through the talk.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

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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

Survey: HR leaders need to master six key skills

HR needs to create an environment to cultivate these skills, according to a recent study from Aon Hewitt.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2015

Four ways to keep employees committed during times of change

Good managers know employees won't blindly follow along. 

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

Why HR is crucial for disaster preparedness

When the worst happens, even the most meticulous plan will fail if human reaction isn't accounted for in it.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2015

How a company can build a happy, connective culture

With so few employees engaged at work, managers may need to relinquish control to connect with their workers.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 14, 2015

Three ways bad bosses drive talent out of the company

If talent retention is an issue, take a look at the management team.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 11, 2015

Effective leaders excel at 'disappointing' employees

Good bosses should not try to appease employees in the short-term, but rather let them grow, a business school professor says.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 10, 2015

Organized, not unionized, workers having success against employers

Non-union employees in low wage jobs are using "worker committees" to bring their grievances to management's attention.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 9, 2015

Expert: Measuring performance requires fresh thinking

Traditional performance reviews are falling out of favor. It may be time to rethink how you do them, one expert says.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 8, 2015

HR rates #2 as data security risk, survey says

But there are ways to tailor security to combat these specific problems.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 4, 2015

"Good jobs score" aims to identify companies with good jobs strategies

Most companies don't make such data public, making it hard for investors to know which ones support profitable strategies.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 4, 2015

Simple steps employers can take to become great places to work

Looking to get your company on a best places to work list? An executive offers some basic employee engagement strategies.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 4, 2015

HR may soon be responsible for "leading the work" -- not the workforce

According to a new book, change may be on the horizon for HR.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

Are companies the new cults?

One commentor on the world of work thinks successful companies often encourage such behavior.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

Women in male-dominated fields are more stressed

Even if women participate in the workplace banter, they may experience social isolation and other stressors at a higher rate.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 3, 2015

It's not you, it's me: When managers are to blame for bad teams

HR can play a major role in making sure managers having team troubles see the complete performance picture.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2015

Workplace awards can be well worth the trouble

These awards matter, Gallup says, but only if employers need to use the award to boost employee value proposition. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2015

HR manager receives an unwanted 'fringe benefit'

Today in awkward news: what's the weirdest thing you can send to HR?

By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015

Workplace violence prevention requires reading warning signs early

While it's very difficult to prevent, workplace violence can possibly be diffused through training programs and anonymous tip lines.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015

Gap to shut down 'on-call' scheduling by end of September

Workers complained that the old system wreaked havoc on their work/life balance. Gap is the latest to make the change.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015

Top 10 trends affecting HR right now

From recruitment to an active EEOC, we've put together the trends HR managers need to pay attention to -- and why they matter.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 27, 2015

'Blowing up' HR is not a solution, says expert

The solution should relieve pressure on HR rather than dismantle it.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2015

Chinese tech company hires cheerleaders for male programmers

A bizarre workplace morale tactic -- and not exactly a bright spot for gender diversity in tech.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2015

Survey: Employee reward programs currently "miss the mark" for millennials

They want recognition for personal accomplishments, specifically.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 26, 2015