Resource Actions: Serena, the US Open and gender bias

The women's final at last weekend's 2018 U.S. Open shocked viewers across the globe. But what did it say about rules in the modern workplace?

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Sept. 14, 2018

Planning employees' life cycles: A blueprint for effective talent management

Establishing a thoughtful strategy from day one will help you maximize each individual's tenure with your company, writes Greg Shepard, chief strategy officer and chief technology officer at Pepperjam.

By Greg Shepard • Sept. 13, 2018

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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: 94% of US and UK workers report high work-related stress

Sixty percent of respondents have searched for a new, less stressful job, and a quarter of them said they've quit a job because of stress.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018

Words of affirmation top remote and onsite workers' reward preference

As more employees work remotely, traditional rewards might not be enough to engage and retain them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2018

Multigenerational workers find common ground in wanting financial security, work-life balance

The report also found, however, that the different generations still harbor stereotypes about each other.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2018

Working on engagement and retention? Don't leave nursing mothers behind

"If someone's having a horrific experience, you could lose them," one expert said.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 7, 2018

Study: Most HR leaders are hiring more gig workers

Are employers and their employees ready for the rising number of gig workers in the labor market? 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2018

5 ways to show prospective applicants that your company supports mental health

As your company looks to recruit top talent, show prospective employees that your company will support their mental health, writes Bernie Wong, senior associate at Mind Share Partners.

By Bernie Wong • Sept. 6, 2018

Most employees consider at least one of their co-workers a 'friend'

Workers don't have to have a "bestie" on the job, but a sense of camaraderie may spur success among teammates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 4, 2018

What HR needs to know about performance management

A solid performance management program will be able to nurture star workers and suss out bad hires, while finding ways to support both when necessary. 

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 31, 2018

US firms are ignoring internal communications

Employees' complaints about communication lapses in the workplace are common, meaning it may be time for organizations to see information sharing as a revenue driver.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Half of employees like their jobs, but want more development opportunities

Employers may need to work to ensure that employee job satisfaction isn't dragged down by heavy workloads or a lack of structured growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 31, 2018

Study: 4.8M independent workers label themselves as 'digital nomads'

Company leadership may enjoy bringing in talent on the cheap, but the responsibility of contingent worker acquisition usually falls to someone other than HR — and that creates risk.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2018

HR certifications lead to higher pay, likelihood for promotion

A PayScale report looked at 10 different certifications from HRCI, SHRM, World at Work and iPEC.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 30, 2018

USCIS extends H-1B premium processing suspension until 2019

In the last year, USCIS has made a series of tweaks and adjustments to H-1B adjudication policies, weaving a complex landscape of policies that petitioners must follow.

By Naomi Eide • Aug. 29, 2018

Organ donors can qualify for FMLA, DOL says

In a letter to the agency, an employer asked whether an employee who donates an organ can qualify, even when the donor is in good health and chooses to donate solely to improve someone else's health.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 29, 2018

Amazon 'ambassadors' take to Twitter to defend working conditions

The accounts share positive thoughts and stories about pay, benefits and more at the e-commerce giant's fulfillment centers.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2018

Study: Millennials, contractors are changing the definition of 'workplace'

Employers may not be prepared for what this unprecedented level of agility means for the workforce, and may not have policies in place to accommodate it just yet.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2018

'Appreciative inquiry' accelerates what's working

Change is not about simply identifying and eliminating the bad — it is about discovering and dreaming about the possible, writes Lindsey Godwin, academic director at the David L. Cooperrider Center for Appreciative Inquiry.

By Lindsey Godwin • Aug. 28, 2018

How to prepare your workplace for hurricane season

While the path and severity of any given hurricane is difficult to predict until the threat is imminent, employers can and should take a number of steps to prepare ahead of time.

By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 28, 2018

There's no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to performance reviews

But whether you opt for annual reviews or quarterly check-ins, one thing's for sure: Informal feedback needs to be continuous.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 27, 2018

From antiquated to automated: How tech is reshaping performance management

Employers have many options for performance management today, but experts say they must be selected and implemented thoughtfully.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 27, 2018

Workers with same-sex partners fear talking about family at work

Employers must recognize that workers in non-traditional families face different and sometimes challenging issues, a new study in Harvard Business Review shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 27, 2018

Starbucks pilot program allows employees to split time between work, charity

As Starbucks Service Fellows, select employees will work 20 hours a week in the stores and 20 hours a week at a Points of Light affiliate in their communities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 27, 2018

IRS approves employer's 401(k) incentive for student loan payments

The decision could pave the way for employers to better meet the needs of employees saddled with student debt and with little or nothing saved for retirement.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2018