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

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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

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

Sodexo partners with initiative to end gender leadership gaps

More than 80 employers have now partnered with Paradigm for Parity, a coalition that aims to promote sponsorship of women's advancement in the workplace.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2018

Study: Single mothers don't see a 'motherhood penalty'

Marital status could impact the perception of both working mothers and fathers, a new study from the University of Arizona suggests.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2018

Gig workers show employers where they can improve

Employers of traditional employees can redesign jobs and adjust their practices to offer the benefits independent gig workers say they enjoy.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 23, 2018

Yet another open office study proclaims the benefits of the format

Open offices have taken some hits in recent months, but a new study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine points to their positive impacts on stress.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2018

Guitar Center's new CHRO talks how the brand rocks its musical culture

The Hollywood-based chain is nearing its 60th birthday, but it's that same history that drives employee (and customer) enthusiasm in stores, Anne Buchanan said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 23, 2018

Poor leadership adding to employee burnout at companies like Amazon, Microsoft, survey says

Other contributing factors include difficult co-workers and long hours, according to a recent Blind survey.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 22, 2018