Want workers to stay? Promote them, survey says

Internal career opportunities go a long way in keeping turnover rates low, research has shown. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2020

Adaptability is crucial for long-term success, survey finds

Employers are seeing this lesson play out as the search for talent in a tight market continues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 14, 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

Media execs say reinvention, upskilling are keys to survival

Automation, AI and more are shifting how businesses operate and are redefining what skills are most important.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 14, 2020

10 trends that will shape HR in 2020

The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020

Managers who care too much risk seeming unengaged

Insensitive management can have negative consequences, but managers who help workers with personal issues can create another set of problems.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 9, 2020

Study: Chief people officers not ready to meet new workplace demands

The role of the HR leader as mostly recruiter, trainer and workplace "police" is changing on multiple fronts, but are leaders ready?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2020

Michaels CHRO explains why the company is crafting a new culture

"We're here for the makers. When you start with that, you drive a different culture," Holly Shaskey-Platek told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 7, 2020

Forrester: Insider threats and employee rights strike tension

Ethical challenges may require HR's involvement, but research found most HR professionals aren't serious enough about the topic.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 6, 2020

Study: Workers with 'imposter syndrome' are burned out and perform poorly

Imposter syndrome affects both men and women across all age groups in many industries, the study concluded.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2019

Tattoos gain acceptance at work but foul language, politics remain taboo

Today's policies are designed to attract and retain employees, and that often means they're more relaxed, Accountemps noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2019

Workplace fatality stats show employers need to do more, safety council says

HR pros can work to boost workplace safety, but that requires more than improvements in equipment and training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2019

3 key compliance practices for the holidays

Christmas and certain days of Hanukkah and Kwanzaa fall within the same week this year, so employers need to treat scheduling carefully, attorneys said.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 17, 2019

Employers ban vaping as its reputation goes up in smoke

Experts say large companies are leading the way, adding vaping to workplace tobacco policies.

By Jennifer Carsen • Dec. 13, 2019

Holiday parties on the rise after 3-year decline

After concerns about potential misconduct taking place in light of #MeToo, many companies pulled back in 2018. Not so much this year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2019

Employees really do leave bad bosses, research shows

Research suggests that leadership qualities can be taught — and that managers are interested in such development opportunities.​

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2019

Employer health plans increasingly skimp on mental health offerings

Mental health concerns can seriously damage employee well-being at work and beyond.

By Jennifer Carsen • Dec. 9, 2019

Execs say culture is key but fail to hold stakeholders accountable

A strong, deliberate culture requires substantial effort from leaders, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2019

Small business owners are optimistic about 2020, but some still struggle to fill positions

Small business owners overall expect their revenue to increase in the next 12 months, according to the survey from CNBC and SurveyMonkey.

By Jennifer Carsen • Dec. 6, 2019

LinkedIn chief people officer out amid reports of 'compliance' rule-breaking

Executive turnover has occurred at a high rate in 2019, and such changes can indicate how organizations treat their values.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 6, 2019

As execs embrace as-a-Service models, can IT survive?

Employers in various industries are responding to automation and outsourcing with upskilling initiatives.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2019

AAUW: Sexual harassment impairs women's health, earnings and job choices

The persistent issue threatens to impede women's progress at work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2019

Study: Students who cheat may ignore unethical behavior in the workplace

To combat misconduct, HR needs to ensure workers feel comfortable making complaints about bad behavior they witness or experience.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 4, 2019

Clutch: WeWork debacle creates opportunity for local coworking spaces

Coworking may provide businesses and workers a level of flexibility they find appealing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 4, 2019

ADP: In 2020, work will be team-based and personalized

More employers want to streamline people processes and erase silos, especially because a strong people organization is a business imperative.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2019

Poll: Managers struggle to balance people management with other duties

There's no question that front-line managers and supervisors are a key part of why employees stay at an organization — or why they leave.

By Jennifer Carsen • Dec. 2, 2019