Can — or should — HR fire an employee because of a social media post?

"You're going to have to discharge everybody or rethink what kind of conduct is sufficient to enforce adverse employment action," one attorney told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 18, 2019

Rapid retail hiring may have caused first static US workplace injury rate in years

The problem has become more pronounced due to a high number of seasonal and temporary workers, an attorney told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 15, 2019

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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

Study: Employees want frequent face-to-face feedback

The workplace is shifting away from the annual performance review in favor of frequent check-ins, but many employees still want more.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2019

Mercer: US employers hone in on healthcare affordability

Healthcare cost perplexes many businesses and even motivates some to try and change the broader landscape of healthcare in the U.S.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 13, 2019

Glassdoor: 2020 will kick off a 'culture-first decade'

Employee-first culture — and the impact of a looming election — are among the trends the job board and company rating site predicts in the coming year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2019

'My big aha moment': How one HR executive deals with layoff anxiety

Employees and employers alike need to prepare for inevitable change, says Kerry Field, SVP of HR and chief people officer at Harvey Building Products.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 8, 2019

HR leaders say training is their best defense against workplace pitfalls

A disconnect between HR and risk management departments, however, may be cause for concern. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2019

Weed at work: 5 questions to answer

Conflicting and changing laws leave HR departments with some ambiguity, a speaker told attendees at the American Bar Association's labor and employment law conference.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 7, 2019

Outsourcing of HR functions has led to a fractured employee experience

Today's workplace demands a focus on people and won't accommodate silos, according to a report from Mercer.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2019

6 stories for HR pros fielding flexible work requests

The four-day workweek has re-entered the conversation thanks to Microsoft's experiment with it in Japan.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 7, 2019

CHROs have a growing influence on branding

The employee value proposition is key to a brand's overall success, a new report notes, but efforts must be authentic.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2019

Every job counts: How HR can make work more meaningful

Companies must look beyond the employee experience to create and communicate what really matters.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 1, 2019

Unlock a valuable talent pool by pursuing workers with disabilities

By auditing their hiring practices and evaluating their workplaces for inclusivity, employers can access this talent pool, writes Easterseals President and CEO Angela F. Williams.

By Angela F. Williams • Oct. 29, 2019

WSJ analysts: Diversity boosts business performance

A diverse workforce is better at developing innovative products and services, other research has shown, perhaps explaining the correlation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 29, 2019

The death of the sick day: 90% of employees come to work ill

Sick bosses can set an example for workers by staying home and insisting that employees do the same.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 25, 2019

Line speed trumps safety at Amazon, employee group alleges

The company, however, said the group's report is based on "a biased and unreliable survey" of workers at a Staten Island fulfillment center.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 24, 2019

What's the biggest source of worker stress? People

A recent study sends employers a clear message: stress makes presenteeism and absenteeism worse.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 24, 2019

Gartner: Of the 4 manager types, only 1 boosts employee performance

Teachers, cheerleaders, always on, connectors — one of these types degrades productivity and it's not the one you would expect. 

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 23, 2019

What's typical about today's office space? Nothing, report says

Although there's no standard office design, no single layout or feature will meet the needs of every individual employee.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 21, 2019

MIT steps up sexual harassment training for employees, students

The changes were made after a survey revealed that 1 in 6 students experienced sexual harassment.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 18, 2019

A laser focus on the bottom line can open the door to unethical behavior

Workplace cultures that encourage ethical behavior are within reach and better for the bottom line in the long run, studies say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 17, 2019

Workers say managers hold them back from more input, responsibility

Those promoted to leadership positions can help to inspire and develop others, but not all are successful at doing so.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 15, 2019

Poll: 90% of workers say they've been bullied at work

HR won't ever eradicate bullying, experts previously told HR Dive, but it can take several steps to curb its presence in the workplace.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Oct. 14, 2019

Legacy performance management programs are 'failing' workers

Annual reviews have been under scrutiny for some time for not improving performance, a Betterworks survey shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 14, 2019

Kids, pets and hugs are coming to the office — and many workers don't like it

Employees feel increasing pressure to share more with co-workers, often leading to crossed boundaries, according to Udemy.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2019