Navigating the rise of corporate activism

Companies must be aware of the evolving social climate and, when necessary, take a stance that is consistent with company values, writes Jewell Parkinson, head of HR, Americas & APJ at SAP North America​.

By Jewell Parkinson • Oct. 16, 2018

Study: 3 out of 4 workers have had a toxic boss

Results from this study and others demonstrate the need for more managerial training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2018

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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

RetailMeNot exec dishes on working in D&I — before it was cool

As the new director of the retail tech company's diversity and inclusion program, Sharon Brogdon joined an organization that is already "walking the talk," but challenges persist.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Oct. 15, 2018

Study: Standing desks cut fatigue and boost engagement

Office designers continue to focus on work spaces that foster collaboration and are environmentally friendly, physically comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 15, 2018

D&I initiatives critical as manufacturers seek to fill open roles

Employers across industries are struggling to stay competitive in a tight labor market, but manufacturing faces one of the most severe talent shortages.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2018

Resource Actions: #MeToo at work, 1 year later

Last October, the movement took hold, encouraging victims of sexual harassment and assault to speak up. Where is HR now?

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Oct. 12, 2018

Study: Men are punished for not being masculine enough on the job

Although women get credit for being empathetic — an invaluable leadership skill, Harvard Business Review noted — men do not.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2018

Most CFOs don't think HR affects the bottom line — and half of HR leaders agree

If HR fails to communicate its growth and secure the support of other departments, its identity as a strategic partner may go under-recognized.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2018

Study: Millennial employees say they check their phones every 20 minutes

Research shows employees can't focus with so much technology, but employers can set up boundaries and guidelines to curb tech's effects.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2018

A group-focused culture serves employees better than a highly-individualized workplace

Employers should be ready to adjust, rebuild or overhaul culture as workforce landscapes shift, new research from the University of Alabama claims.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2018

Managing a workforce — without a worksite

Three employers explain how they not only survive, but thrive, without a home office.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 9, 2018

Following CEO scandal, CBS pledges $20M to fight sexual harassment

The company's promise is part of its separation agreement with Les Moonves, who was ousted after he was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 9, 2018

The solution to a high quit rate is right under your nose

The employee quit rate rose to 2.4% in May — a 16-year high. So what's an employer to do?

By Pamela DeLoatch • Oct. 8, 2018

Unemployment rate hits 49-year low

In the war for talent, an employer's best defense may be working to reduce turnover, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 8, 2018

You know what doesn't improve employee engagement? Bitter tirades

Employees want empathy, writes HR Dive's senior editor, Kate Tornone, so watch your language and be thoughtful about how you address problems.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 5, 2018

CEOs are older and staying on the job longer — but still likely not women

A Conference Board study concluded that succession planning will be more important, as companies in almost every industry will be challenged by the threat of disruption.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 5, 2018

How big tech will fare under California's new board gender diversity law

By 2021, most big tech companies will need to add another woman board director to comply with minimum gender parity requirements.

By Alex Hickey • Oct. 5, 2018

25% of small businesses are still tracking finances by hand

The survey also found that the vast majority of small businesses have rolled accounting and HR into one job for one employee.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2018

HR's blind spots include a misaligned identity and faulty communication

Almost half of HR professionals in a recent survey said they see their role as strategic, but only 18% of employees view HR that way.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 4, 2018

Women complete more work than men, report says

Recent findings also suggest that women don't say "thanks" or "sorry" more often than men, challenging the stereotypes that can create pay and assignment disparities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 3, 2018

Working moms face more challenges than working dads, study says

Similar polls indicate that working parents are feeling the stress of parenthood, which can put a strain on their health, careers and finances. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 3, 2018

Fatigue hits most workers in high-risk jobs, raising workplace safety concerns

Almost all employers are aware of the dangers associated with on-the-job fatigue, according to a National Safety Council study, but far fewer workers acknowledge those dangers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 3, 2018

3 tips for getting a workforce through flu season

With last year's flu season costing employers an estimated $21 billion in lost productivity, it's crucial that businesses work to lessen its effects.

By Jennifer Carsen • Oct. 3, 2018

Words describing women make them appear less qualified for jobs than men, study finds

As companies push to bring more women onto the payroll, leaders might want to examine the language used to evaluate women applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2018

Nearly a third of Americans will pass up a flu shot this year

Many employers mitigate the flu's impact on workplaces by offering on-site vaccinations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 2, 2018