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

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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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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

The 5 myths about building business culture

An expert says it's a major mistake for employers not to invest in creating a great culture, as it affects every part of the workplace.

By Tom Starner • Dec. 1, 2015

Will 'open source HR' help solve industry problems?

It could help share HR success strategies to employers of all sizes, according to the experts behind #HROS.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 30, 2015

Why employers need to consider the employee's sense of purpose

Aligning purpose with an employer's mission can be a powerful way to build engagement and productivity, according to the experts.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 30, 2015

HR leaders, like effective presidents, must be be expert compromisers

Successful HR leaders, like effective U.S. presidents, know how to play the middle and bring what appears to be conflicting sides together, according to a CHRO.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 30, 2015

Are 'jerks' hurting your workplace?

Dealing with 'jerks' in the workplace can be a daunting task, but HR leaders need to step up and help employees cope.

By Tom Starner • Nov. 25, 2015

Online shopping at work will rise this year, survey says

Employees surveyed say they are doing more holiday shopping at work this year, now that the recession is finally in the rearview mirror. 

By Tom Starner • Nov. 25, 2015

10 must-follow HR Twitter accounts (and chats)

Fill your timeline with HR analysis and news.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 25, 2015

4 ways to show meaningful employee appreciation

As the holiday season rolls around, it is a perfect time to take a second look at employee recognition programs.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 24, 2015

What companies can do to create a solid parental leave policy

Improved parental leave continues to trend. Harvard Business Review outlines four ways companies can make the most of it.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 24, 2015