Workers No. 1 pet peeve? When colleagues come to work sick, survey shows

The irritation appears well founded but possibly hypocritical — a previous poll showed 90% of respondents admitting to reporting for duty when sick.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2020

'Now is the time': CDC suggests employers devise coronavirus telework plans

Specifically, "businesses can replace in-person meetings with video or telephone conferences and increase teleworking options," one official said.

By Aman Kidwai • Feb. 26, 2020

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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

Hilton tops Fortune's list of best workplaces for 2nd year

Employees at Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For" said they trust their employers and feel able to reach their potential.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2020

Employees say 2020 election talk has them avoiding co-workers

Companies may need policies on appropriate political expression to reduce conflict and maintain productivity, Gartner said in its findings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 19, 2020

Most managers not trained to deliver pay communications

While organizations think pay transparency is important, few have dealt with it beyond a "moderate" level, a study by Mercer and WorldatWork showed.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 17, 2020

Unum boosts adoption assistance to $25K for employees

Many employers are boosting fertility and adoption benefits as a means of attracting and retaining top talent.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 13, 2020

Workers are more productive when they keep it real

While authenticity at work can build trust among co-workers, some say HR may need to set limits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 11, 2020

Working women with caregiving duties are the most stressed, WebMD finds

Survey respondents said they want employers' help with distress, and they're not alone.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 11, 2020

Large employers expanding paid leave benefits

Caregiving duties pose a major problem to many workers. Businesses that offer solutions may boost recruitment and retention.

By Jennifer Carsen • Feb. 10, 2020

Indeed: Create a culture of confidence to boost retention, productivity

To lead a culture shift, HR will need a clear plan and a commitment from leadership.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 10, 2020

Most employers say they treat workers with dignity, but employees disagree

The study defined workplace dignity as "an environment in which employees can experience a sense of self-respect, pride and self-worth."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2020

Workers want a schedule that's consistent and prioritizes health

A recent study revealed that good schedules have benefits for employers, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2020

Study: Unpredictable schedules jeopardize shift worker health

Employers can help prevent chronic illnesses by eliminating rotating shifts that disrupt sleep cycles, the study's lead author said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2020

HR and IT may need to reconnect to modernize recruiting

Some experts even posit that IT should report to the chief people officer rather than the CFO.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2020

A record 17.6M workers may be absent on Super Bowl Monday

Among other tips, experts recommend that employers keep expectations low and foster honesty.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2020

Managers say they work hard, but direct reports disagree

Nearly a third of employees in a recent survey said their manager doesn't act like a coach or mentor.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2020

Randstad: Economic optimism is up among HR leaders, C-suite execs

Others aren't as sure, however, and many are considering how the political landscape will affect growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2020

HR is 'a function at odds with itself,' report concludes

The Talent Strategy Group's 2019 Global Human Resources Census said HR must decide whether it exists to serve people or business.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 29, 2020

Work-life balance is 'non-existent' for corporate professionals, poll says

Communication platforms may keep employees "on" 24/7, deeply impacting worker health.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2020

Employers risk disengagement if they conduct surveys without follow-up

Companies that handle communication poorly could have unhappy workers on their hands, a new report shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 28, 2020

2020 talent expectations leave HR feeling 'overcommitted'

Talent is at the center of a number of organizational challenges in 2020, not least of which is the pressure to ensure a strong leadership base.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Jan. 27, 2020

Shades of gray: Should HR regulate romance at work?

Romance at work isn't necessarily a bad thing, sources told HR Dive, but it can create consequences ranging from irritating to legally actionable.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 24, 2020

LinkedIn: Employee experience is central to talent retention, bottom line

Only 52% of survey respondents said their organization provides a positive employee experience.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2020

Data security and marijuana laws are causing HR pros the most worry in 2020

Compensation, scheduling, leaves and employee handbooks are also areas of concern from a compliance perspective, an XpertHR survey found.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 22, 2020

Fighting warehouse worker fatigue with wearables

Wearables have emerged as a solution to monitor fatigue as it's happening, and to predict when it will happen in the future.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 22, 2020