Career development, meaningful work are key drivers of employee value proposition

Conveying value is more critical now than ever as talent scarcity and retention become more problematic, a Mercer study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

Glassdoor unveils customized recruiting, branding website

Recruiting platforms are streamlining and tailoring the process, aiming to help employers make the best hiring choices.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

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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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Research finds link between hotline reporting and better business performance

When their complaints are handled properly, whistleblowers can prevent problems from becoming disasters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

More employers turning to mass notification systems for emergency preparedness

Many are making their response to cybersecurity breaches a part of emergency preparedness, too, a new survey shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2018

After #GoogleWalkout, Google CEO rolls out new sexual harassment policies

Among the changes, Google will end forced arbitration for incidents of sexual harassment and make employee care a core part of the process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2018

Employees will work harder, longer and for less pay if job feels meaningful

The Meaning and Purpose at Work report found that employees on average believe work is half as meaningful as it could be.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2018

Study: Majority of white-collar workers perform 'soul-crushing' busy work

Better technology could free up employees from mundane, repetitive tasks that undermine their skills.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2018

Election day winners and losers HR execs should watch

Democrats took the House, Republicans held their Senate majority and a number of state minimum wage initiatives passed.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 7, 2018

Disengaged workers aren't necessarily unmotivated, survey shows

Employers should consider the effects a fast-pace work environment may have on employees, Mike Pugh, VP of collaboration at RingCentral Glip, told HR Dive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Nov. 7, 2018

Waffle House serves up emergency preparedness with a side of CSR

Waffle House restaurants so rarely cease operations that FEMA even has a Waffle House test. But how does it care for employees — and communities — when the worst happens?

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 7, 2018

Uber to offer top drivers 100% paid college tuition

The program, Uber Pro, will also provide other offers and incentives, such as savings on gas and car maintenance. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2018

Almost half of HR leaders playing catch-up as the workplace embraces nontraditional workers

Old, traditional strategies for how work gets done will no longer meet an evolving labor force's needs, but will employers be ready for the change?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2018

3.7M have joined the freelancer workforce in the last 5 years

Freelancers may help fill in talent gaps, but HR will want to think carefully about how they relate to the traditional workforce and an organization at large.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2018

Unemployment hovers at 3.7%, but is a slowdown coming?

Job growth is usually a sign of a strong economy, but if the unemployment rate continues to slide, employers could find trouble.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2018

3 Reasons I love Kat Cole (and can't wait to see her at WorkHuman 2019)

Lessons from Kat Cole, leader of a multibillion-dollar company, and why she’ll be at WorkHuman.  

By Sarah Payne • Nov. 5, 2018

One-third of workers report feeling a sense of 'belonging' in the workplace

Companies pushing for more diversity and better inclusion within their workplaces need to have a handle on their metrics to understand if their efforts are working.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2018

#GoogleWalkout: How the 5 demands reflect wider employment struggles

While Google may be the target of discontent at the moment, the protestors' list of demands touches upon several important legal and ethical debates that could affect any HR department.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Nov. 2, 2018

Employees could be making a bad boss worse, new study shows

When employees adhere to strong ethics, bosses tend to shape up their behavior, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2018

Intel says it met 'full representation' in its diversity goals, but what does that mean?

Intel's announcement points to a wider industry struggle — that most talent pipelines may not be currently built to encourage the growth of minorities in tech.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2018

Google workers plan walkout over company's handling of sexual harassment

The employer's recent troubles hit on a third rail of employee management today: whether companies should take a stand on public issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2018

Remote work now available at 56% of the world's workplaces

Remote work is becoming more mainstream globally, but employers need remote work policies to help off-site employees succeed and avoid burnout.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2018

40% of workers admit coming to work with the flu

Employers can take a proactive approach to the flu, creating a culture that encourages vaccination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2018

Unplanned absences cost retailers 1 hour for every 10 hours of labor budgeted

Technology can help employers reduce unplanned absences, and new solutions abound.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2018

5 ways to improve inclusivity for people with disabilities

Leaders from Bank of America, Ernst & Young, Starbucks and Walgreens share their best practices.

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 30, 2018

Disrespectful bosses drive top employees away

If poorly equipped managers are driving down retention rates, HR must come in with training programs to save the day, a new survey by Yoh shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2018