Standard performance management is 'failing' workers

A report from Deloitte criticized employee review systems for being subjective and focused on past performance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2019

7 Signs of a toxic work environment

Do you recognize these signs of a toxic work environment? Learn how to battle workplace toxicity.

April 23, 2019

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive

HR Dive’s top stories feature a variety of challenges employers are facing, from AI’s spread in the workplace and bad behavior in the C-suite to payroll headaches and DEI compliance confusion.

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Employers dumping help-desk phones for bots, apps

The trend is part of a broader effort by employers to use automation to boost productivity and improve the user experience, according to a new report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019

Few HR leaders think workers trust company leaders

HR is in a good position to address the underlying causes of distrust, such as change, stress or a lack of communication.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019

Survey: Hasty benefits decisions damage employee morale

The haste could be due to emotional discomfort; respondents in a previous survey reported that signing up for benefits resulted in stress and anxiety. 

By Jennifer Carsen • April 18, 2019

$1K penalty motivates Honeywell workers to use benefits offering

"[At] Honeywell, the only incentives that have worked for us is the stick approach," said the company's VP of global benefits at an NBGH conference.

By Morgan Fecto • April 16, 2019

Employees are stressed out by their workloads

LinkedIn's new analysis adds to the canon of research around the increasing pressure workers are feeling day-to-day.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2019

'Service with a smile' linked to after-hours drinking, research shows

The link is stronger for impulsive workers who have one-time customer interactions — and for employees who don't have autonomy at work, a Penn State professor said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019

Workers want meaning, but few employers are prepared to offer it

Deloitte said organizations need to ensure relationships are enduring, learning is continuous and work has meaning centered around human identity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019

Is your employer brand authentic?

Ahead of Indeed Interactive 2019 Indeed's US Marketing Director, Carmen Bryant, explains the importance of organizational authenticity.

By Carmen Bryant, Marketing Director, US • April 15, 2019

Intersectionality is key to workplace diversity, inclusion gains

As "double outsiders," women of color may feel the need to adjust their behavior to fit in, the study said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019

Survey: HR teams with a C-level leader are more productive

CEOs can gain a competitive advantage by hiring effective HR leaders who report directly to them, according to Betterworks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2019

Labor secretary: OSHA jobsite inspections likely to increase

The agency's visits will ramp up once new inspectors are fully trained, Alexander Acosta told a House subcommittee.

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2019

Crashing the C-suite ceiling: How female restaurant leaders are pushing for more diversity

Even though more women work in the restaurant industry than men, fewer are at the executive level. Brands like Auntie Anne's, Red Lobster, Starbucks and McDonald's hope to change that.

By Julie Littman • April 10, 2019

Workers' engagement, loyalty drops 9 months before they quit

Research showed that employees quit because of unchallenging work, cultures that suppress discussions about pay, bad managers and lack of development.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 9, 2019

How to offboard employees with care

Employers understand and accept the importance of top-notch onboarding, while offboarding is often an afterthought. Now that's changing.

By Pamela DeLoatch • April 9, 2019

Survey: 1 in 3 workers anticipate financial struggles in retirement

Daily expenses, general debt, housing costs and healthcare costs prevent respondents from saving more for retirement, reported Natixis.

By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2019

Office Space: Why HR should dabble in color theory

With corporate culture becoming more relaxed and office design growing more vibrant, now is the time for HR to consider color.

By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2019

Gen X lags behind others in employee engagement, financial security

Regardless of Gen X's status, worker engagement by generation is still worth considering.

By Katie Clarey , Jennifer Carsen • April 8, 2019

Study: Most workers are fairly happy on the job, but low pay remains a sticking point

In study after study, employee satisfaction is tied to pay, technological capability and career advancement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2019

Employers tolerant of minor offenses, intolerant of candidates' marijuana use

The background check report also found retail had the highest positive drug-screening results of any industry. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2019

APA award lauds employers' focus on worker well-being

More than 80% of workers at awarded employers said they recommend their organization as a good place to work, whereas only 62% do so nationally.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

STEM fields won't achieve gender parity without direct intervention

Bias and selection based on similarity could keep gender equality at bay indefinitely, a new study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Study: Lower profits expected due to higher wage demands

Employers of blue-collar workers may face the biggest losses because workers can demand higher pay due to their scarcity, the report predicted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Human Rights Campaign awards 570 US companies a perfect score on LGBTQ equality

According to the report, 16.8 million employees have a non-discrimination policy protecting them from sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019