Twitter team hosts "fratty" party despite ongoing discrimination lawsuit

A Twitter spokesman says it was the work of one team, but it couldn't have come at a more awkward time.

By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2015

Could Homejoy's closing be a sign of the times?

The "sharing economy" app for home cleaning services will be shutting down by month's end -- most likely due to worker classification issues.

By Tom Starner • July 21, 2015

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A deep dive into the future of work

With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.

By HR Dive staff

Summer's here -- but maybe dress code reminders shouldn't be

Some firms send out specific emails reminding employees of what not to wear in the warm months. Bad idea, writes one consultant.

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015

A few months into Holacracy, Zappos is seeing small successes

The shoe e-tailer is going through the growing pains of Holacracy, a radical management strategy with little or no identifiable hierarchy. 

By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015

Federal execs, workers don't agree on quality of the workplace

The gap in perception metrics is much larger than it should be -- as large as a 50 point difference, in some cases. 

By Tom Starner • July 17, 2015

How HR leaders can showcase their success

HR leaders looking to prove their value should consider submitting an application for the 2016 WhatWorks® Award Program.

By Tom Starner • July 16, 2015

Three CHROs share their vision for the future of HR

Tech plays a starring role, but forget the "human" part of human resources at your own risk.

By Kathryn Moody • July 16, 2015

How to ensure your employees won't hate structural change

Employee resistance is one of the biggest reasons why large-scale corporate change falls apart.

By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2015

Do employees improve when ranked against each other?

Company culture can be the deciding point on whether employee rank encourages success or instigates failure.

By Tom Starner • July 13, 2015

How HR managers can create tomorrow's workplace today

A new conference, WorkHuman, offered HR leaders some interesting insights on how to make the workplace a more positive environment. 

By Tom Starner • July 10, 2015

Microsoft to lay off 7,800 employees

Tech giant Microsoft is cutting 6% of its workforce, with most layoffs in the struggling phone division.

By Tom Starner • July 9, 2015

What bosses really have to say about millennial hires

A new survey reveals millennials strengths -- and how you can help manage their weaknesses.

By Kathryn Moody • July 9, 2015

Why cultivating "cultural intelligence" is key in today's market

Employers who want to go global can no longer ignore the diversity of their consumer base.

By Isabella Alvarez , Kathryn Moody • July 8, 2015

Survey: CEOs putting more faith in HR

How new technology and the post-recession atmosphere have given CEOs renewed confidence in their HR departments. 

By Tom Starner • July 8, 2015

Why Zappos thinks employee happiness 'shouldn't be about the dollar'

It's not all about the wage raises. A look at how retailers can make their workforces happier and more productive.

By Kelsey Lindsey • July 7, 2015

How "social justice CEOs" impact the company

When exectives head the "company values narrative", it can be a boon -- if it doesn't fall flat on its face.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015

HR speak goes too far, says critic

HR often creates new ways to say the same things in order to make harsh realities sound palatable. But that may not be in your business's best interest.

By Tom Starner • July 7, 2015

Study: Invest in your employees or lose them in the job market

If you aren’t focusing on workforce development, you may regret it in the long run.

By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015

Want more women execs? Hire a woman CEO

Why employers looking to attract and retain talented female executives need to set an example within their ranks. 

By Tom Starner • July 2, 2015

Human Resources? Try "Human Capital Management"

This new way of looking at HR could put energy back into your organization.

By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2015

Franchises face special HR demands

Running a business as part of a franchise can bring up issues that may challenge unsuspecting owners.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015

How your company can build an innovation culture

There are four keys to unlocking innovation in the workplace, and they don't follow a traditional way of thinking.

By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015

Succeed in HR by learning to adapt

This career can be rewarding, but it also calls for fast-thinking and a willingness to put up with change.

By Tom Starner • June 30, 2015

How a little kindness in the workplace goes a long way

Compassion may not be your typical workplace attitude, but the benefits of being nice can't be ignored.

By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015

Employers are struggling to manage hundreds of policies

Managers need to innovate and scale their policy processes to protect their people from risk.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015