More than 80% of workers are open to new job opportunities

Keeping new hires from leaving within 90 days has proven challenging for HR, according to Jobvite, so a continuous engagement process may be necessary.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018

Lowe's reportedly compels managers to sign arbitration agreements

To receive bonuses the home improvement retailer's managers and assistant managers agree not to pursue claims in court or join a class action, the Huffington Post reports.

By Daphne Howland • May 30, 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

An employment upheaval may be in store, with automation charting the course

Government and business are increasingly teaming up to prepare for the future of work, hoping to remain competitive and prepare workers for this expected wave of automation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2018

Tomorrow's labor market will favor high-end technological skills

Demand for competencies like programming may grow at a rate of 55% through 2030, while demand for leadership and managerial skills will see more modest growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2018

Starbucks shares a preview of its anti-bias training curriculum

The decision could lead to more conversations about inclusion, especially as employment experts continue to debate whether unconscious bias can actually be eliminated through training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018

Nearly half of employers struggle with 'outdated' payroll systems

In a recent survey, many employers reported using a payroll system that is 10 or more years old — potentially putting employee engagement at risk.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 25, 2018

Worker shortage driving skilled-labor recruiting bonuses

Bonuses range from a few hundred dollars to as much as $3,000 for a supervisor who can tap other labor sources.

By Kim Slowey • May 24, 2018

Despite economic optimism, CEOs recognize need for digital transformation

HR has a critical role in helping lead digital transformation, but many departments say they lack the resources to make it happen.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 24, 2018

3 challenges for HR to think about as GDPR takes effect

HR may be familiar with the importance of data privacy, but it isn’t usually focused on the specifics of the process. It may need to be after May 25.

By Kathryn Moody • May 24, 2018

Are your employees fighting over the office temperature?

While disagreements over temperature may not be life or death for those working indoors, it shows just how easily communication can break down between co-workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2018

Manufacturers with high engagement levels see 70% fewer accidents, 41% less absenteeism

A lack of an engagement strategy and the presence of top-down bias are among 17 crucial engagement mistakes made by employers in the sector, according to a report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2018

What HR leaders need to know about onboarding

HR can do quite a bit to make an employee's first day memorable — in both good and bad ways.

By Kathryn Moody • May 18, 2018

Underperformers eat up company resources and lower morale

A bad hire could mean that your hiring process is flawed. Luckily, employers have options.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2018

Few employers altered sexual harassment prevention efforts after #MeToo, workers say

In organizations that acted to address sexual misconduct, survey respondents were more likely to say that their employer provides the necessary resources to help them manage stress.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2018

Nordstrom, Starbucks incidents highlight retail's bias problem

The events crystallize the greater industry problem: There is no standard when it comes to unconscious bias training and company culture.

By Corinne Ruff • May 15, 2018

To improve diversity, employers need to pay attention to intersectional invisibility

Researchers found that black women had to navigate the disconnect between being both physically visible due to their differences yet "cognitively invisible" to the organization.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2018

Why more workplaces are simplifying their employee dress codes

If you’ve been in HR any length of time, you know that dress code questions are an ongoing source of confusion and concern, especially when issues of gender identity, race and religion come into play.

By Jennifer Carsen • May 14, 2018

Victims of workplace bullying may be driven to aggression — or worse

An international study of 855 nurses found that some of those treated poorly by co-workers were driven to "moral disengagement," leading to unethical conduct.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2018

Employees favor comfortable work spaces with a community atmosphere

Calling office design critical, Clutch says that workers are able to concentrate better and think more positively in workspaces they find attractive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 14, 2018

The wrong workplace attire can still derail a promotion

HR managers in an OfficeTeam survey said that jeans, tennis shoes and leggings now top the list of items that were once taboo at work but have become more acceptable.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2018

The rise of the 'social enterprise' is changing how businesses interact with society

Employees are increasingly looking to business to fill a leadership void in addressing healthcare, cybersecurity and more.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2018

Positive workplace drug tests remain at 10-year high

Drug policies are needed now more than ever, especially because worker drug use has not abated, according to analysis from Quest Diagnostics.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2018

Working Mother recognizes best places to work for women of color

Best companies were selected for making quantifiable progress in hiring, promoting and paying women of color, who tend to lag behind both white men and women in these areas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2018

Most global CHROs say digitalization will define their jobs

Strategists say CHROs in particular play a key role in both introducing technology and building employees' trust of new tools and processes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2018

Unclear goals, long commutes and bad bosses are top employee stressors

Workplace stress has consequences that neither employers nor workers can afford to ignore, a new Comparably study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 7, 2018