Survey: Engagement efforts falling way short

It may not be a surprise, but executives at some very large companies are concerned that their workforces are not very engaged on a basic level, including when it comes to a company's overall strategy.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

ACA reporting catches employers off guard, puts the squeeze on HR

During 2015, employers have some ACA compliance reporting on tap. But according to a recent survey, many are not sure how to proceed as the 2016 deadline approaches.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

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HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.

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Team volunteering: A constructive way for employees to give back

Team volunteer grants may be an effective alternative strategy to engage your workforce when it comes to giving back to the community.  

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

An expert dishes on the 'invisible code' that makes a great leader

An experienced leadership expert believes he has cracked a simple code that determines how leaders reach the highest level of success.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Should HR chiefs be groomed for potential CEO roles?

A Human Resources Executive piece focuses on how some top HR executives have moved into the C-Suite as the CEO. Sounds unlikely, but it happens, especially given the changing nature of the industry.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Study: First-time leaders should take the 'catalyst' path

Talent management group DDI researched what is needed for those entering their first-ever leadership role, and one key trait - being a catalyst - emerged.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Employer cited after worker killed in bear attack

A tragic death in the wilderness might have been avoided had an employer given its worker the proper tools and training for potential bear attacks, according to OSHA, which fined the company close to $15,000.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Workforce burnout is a rising issue in today's world

In many industries, employers are asking more and more of their employees in terms of work hours.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Has workplace drug testing become unnecessary?

U.S. employers do a lot of drug testing. But it's possible that the expense outweighs the return for most industries.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

How Google is trying to fix its workplace diversity problem

The tech giant is not alone in its industry when it comes to challenges trying to bolster diversity.

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Note to employers: Your employees' expectations are changing

Employees see their life at work much differently than they did in the past, regardless of the demographic group. And it means employers need to shift their strategies.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Study: Workplace accountability requires a specific strategy

Accountability is a great concept on paper. But many HR leaders and their organizations are not quite sure how to actually hold someone accountable.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Commuting is hazardous to employee mental health, study finds

It's clear that commuting can be stressful, but is it also turning employees into burnouts?

By Tom Starner • May 29, 2015

Company culture: A critical factor in employee review outcomes

Workplace culture can impact, for better or worse, the performance review process.

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Break dancing & painting classes? Employers get creative with team building

When it comes to team building, creativity just might lead to productivity.

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Millennials more depressed than other workplace groups

The younger generation is more depressed in the workplace than others. What can HR do?

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Workforce planning: A critical, but often ignored, strategic process

Workforce planning should be today's HR "War Room" focus, but often it's not, according to an exec.

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Unilever CEO opens up on exec compensation, lauds Millennial work philosophy

The CEO of a major consumer goods company based in Europe says he is "ashamed" over his annual paycheck and optimistic about younger workers' outlook.

By Tom Starner • May 26, 2015

Gimme a break! Employees vent about workplace timeouts in survey

Taking a workplace break can be a real productivity booster—but it requires employer cooperation, according to a recent study.

By Tom Starner • May 22, 2015

Is the predicted HR evolution really closer to reality?

Is the industry closing in on an evolutionary change? Some experts believe it is.

By Tom Starner • May 21, 2015

HR from hell: Even al-Qaeda has a human resources department

The terrorist group's job application likely will never be duplicated.

By Tom Starner • May 20, 2015

UPDATE: North Las Vegas approves controversial plan to outsource its HR

City Manager Qiong Liu is facing criticism for avoiding answering questions during a council hearing. 

By Tom Starner • May 19, 2015

Former BP exec pushes back against the HR-bashing bandwagon

An article in The Atlantic calls 'better' HR a clear success factor for companies.

By Tom Starner • May 17, 2015

US highlights efforts to protect and promote LGBT workplace, benefits issues globally

The White House is continuing a multi-pronged diplomatic and foreign policy effort to set the pace on LGBT issues in the workplace.

By Tom Starner • May 17, 2015

Survey: Complexity is crushing workplace success

Corporate inertia and a lack of clear prioritization were among the problems listed by 700 respondents from a variety of industries.

By Tom Starner • May 14, 2015