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

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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

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

Starbucks to conduct corporate layoffs, executive restructuring

It's perhaps the first overhaul of Starbucks' corporate leadership since CEO Kevin Johnson took over for former longtime CEO Howard Schultz in 2017.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2018

Unilever wins top-employer slot for working mothers

Each of the listed top companies provide paid maternity leave, and 99% offer paid paternity leave and paid adoption leave.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2018

Negative company ratings can ruin brands and turn off applicants

Companies may need to consider taking a more active role in managing their online reputation to keep up in today's tight talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2018

77% of workers say they're prepared for open enrollment

More respondents than ever in an annual survey said they had compared healthcare plans by doing research on the internet or on mobile apps.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2018

Digital transformation calls for leadership innovation

Leaders of the future must inspire others, leverage technology, encourage collaboration, drive innovation and manage risk, a Randstad US report said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2018

20% of employees want more censure of political talk at work

Employers can't stop political talk in the workplace altogether, but HR can play a role in keeping the dialogue respectful and civil.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2018

Company culture is important for making veterans feel supported

Veterans will feel welcome when businesses hold strong values and emphasize a sense of purpose, writes Jeff Morin, chief of staff at Sallyport Global and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

By Jeff Morin • Sept. 24, 2018

Employers stumble over poor leadership and changing cultures

Gender divides, demographic disparities and leadership lapses threaten employers' best laid plans for a fair and thriving workplace, a new Udemy report reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2018

47% of employees with medical conditions aren't properly advised on workplace resources

A new study emphasizes the important role employers play by providing employees with appropriate information and services to reduce stress.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 24, 2018

What you need to know about talent management

The most underestimated tool in the HR toolbox may be your front-line managers — and forward thinking HR pros are making manager development a key part of their business strategy.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 24, 2018

CEOs want agility — and HR can be the one to provide it

HR is "the key enabler" that syncs organizational functions from hiring to culture, according to Renata Lerch, vice president of global marketing and communications at Scrum Alliance.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 21, 2018

What drives Gen Z? Embracing failure and taking risks

Some managers have predicted they will struggle with managing Gen Zers, but an EY survey may give them hope for the new generation's potential.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2018