One-third of tech workers think their companies offer severances to accused sexual harassers

Although the Blind survey focused on employees' perception and knowledge, it paints a somewhat dour picture of the industry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018

Workers increasingly want employers to address societal problems

Social responsibility matters to employees now more than it has in the past, especially to younger workers, a new study from MetLife shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018

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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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New hires want onboarding to spell out performance expectations

However, only one-third of respondents in a recent survey said that onboarding gave them those resources.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018

Walmart's director of HR strategy talks overhauling employee development

The company revamped a development program, once in place more for "reputation" than for impact, to better prepare for the future of work, Ellie Bertani said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2018

Creating a culture of recognition

To really enjoy the benefits of such an environment, experts say the effort has to start at the top.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 26, 2018

Ikea cuts 7.5K jobs to position itself for smaller stores, online shopping

The news is a reminder that, as companies reorganize and adjust their business models, their efforts might need to include cutting staff.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2018

#MeToo has businesses rethinking the holiday party

"Holiday parties — when they're after hours, when there's alcohol flowing — they seem to be a recipe for inappropriate behavior," said one expert.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 21, 2018

Chipotle rehires manager who asked black men to prepay

The incident sparked extensive discussion on Twitter and elsewhere, with some comparing it to an April incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 20, 2018

Managers think they're good coaches, but HR disagrees

A new survey shows that managers may be overestimating their coaching and feedback abilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2018

The HR profession's big diversity question: Where are the men?

One expert, however, says the most important focus for HR may be diversity of thought: "that's when you get creativity, collaboration that drives success."

By Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 20, 2018

Study: Industries still aren't realizing all the benefits of AI

Although it's no silver bullet for all employment tasks, AI can free up workers' time for higher-level duties.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2018

Workers unhappy with managers 4x more likely to job hunt

Workplace culture and strong development programs once again have been revealed to drive retention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2018

A former Chipotle HR exec shares lessons learned — and what's next

In our latest "Exit Interview," Mike Ferguson discusses why he prioritizes development, draws on the employee experience and values the ridiculous.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 19, 2018

Retailers are seeing high employee turnover

Low unemployment is part of a robust economy fueling retail sales, but it's also forcing retailers to get creative.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2018

Study: Opioid epidemic has cost Massachusetts economy $9.7B

Employers may not have grasped the extent to which opioid addiction has damaged their workforces and communities, research shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 19, 2018

Most workers will do some online holiday shopping at work

While IT professionals in a recent survey said they'd like to end holiday shopping online at work, 76% admitted that their policies permit it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 19, 2018

Study: 1 in 3 managers can't deal with high-stress situations

In today's tight talent market, employers can't afford to let managers negatively affect morale, performance and retention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2018

Turnover is at an all-time high, says Salary.com

Robust retention strategies often include stay interviews and periodic compensation audits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2018

Walmart announces predictive scheduling for all US stores

Employees can work a set schedule for months at a time, or opt for more flexibility — with all scheduling administered through an app.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2018

7 questions to ask before M&As

While HR pros may not have much say when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, they can ask some important questions during the process.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 13, 2018

The biggest trigger for stressed-out professionals? The boss, says a new study

Workers are more stressed out on the job than ever. What can employers do to stem the tide?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2018

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

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