'Management' is the most in-demand skill at top companies

Soft skills took most of the top spots in a recent Emsi study, signaling their staying power in a shifting market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2018

How the internet has changed HR communications

As media has become more human, companies have also had to change their tune to better accommodate the new normal.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 21, 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

How leadership behaviors impact employee well-being

In a working world of stress and burnout, leaders should focus on providing three specific resources to reduce exhaustion, Cassie Batz of SAP SuccessFactors writes.

By Cassie Batz • Aug. 20, 2018

Bad bosses play favorites, bad mouth their colleagues

More than half (58%) of respondents to a survey by The Predictive Index said that a bad boss' worse trait is not setting clear goals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 17, 2018

Survey: 70% of tech employees don't trust HR

In workplaces where inappropriate behavior continues to elicit poor excuses for discipline, HR leaders may need to step in to reform their departments.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 17, 2018

Competitive pay and a respectful boss top older workers' wish lists

In a recent AARP study, respondents also said they want jobs that allow them to use their skills and talents.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018

Always-on communication technology may curb groups' problem-solving ability

When electronic communication interferes with innovation and overall productivity, employers might need to step in.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018

Employers may be shortchanging employees when it comes to reimbursements

Nearly half of employees said they would stop paying for business expenses if they have to wait a long time to get reimbursed.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2018

You've made a bad hire — what happens now?

Just because a manager is disappointed by a lackluster newbie doesn't mean he or she needs to be shown the door just yet.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 16, 2018

Study: Blurred lines between work and home harm workers and their families

Technology makes it easy to ignore the natural barriers between work and home, but employers need to step in when employees' health and well-being are jeopardized.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 15, 2018

How one employer solved a leave problem the size of Texas

Frisco Independent School District is the largest employer in one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. And until five years ago, it was tracking leave on a spreadsheet.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 15, 2018

To make a move on millennial jobseekers, businesses make the move downtown

Employers nestled in a more suburban setting can still appeal to the younger generations of employees.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 15, 2018

Most employers say they've passed on a candidate based on social media

Social media can be a helpful tool in the vetting process, but hiring managers need some guidelines to stay compliant.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 15, 2018

How automation can help businesses focus on human professional development

Progressive and fast-growth companies focus on people, not administrative duties, writes Paul Burrin, vice president at Sage People, an HR management software provider.

By Paul Burrin • Aug. 14, 2018

Nearly half of HR managers in survey have witnessed demotions

Demotions may be more common than once thought, an Office Team survey shows, but they're not always caused by performance issues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2018

Most employees like a multigenerational workplace, but communication struggles remain

More generations are working together than ever before, making deliberate collaboration essential.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 10, 2018

How EY built neurodiversity into its teams and jumpstarted innovation

To follow the same path employers need to keep a number of accommodations in mind — and remember that "differences matter," according to speakers at DMEC's 2018 annual conference.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 9, 2018

Building workplace trust that leads to company growth

Growth opportunities are the new backbone of benefits in today’s labor market — especially for millennials looking to grow their careers, writes Emily Foote, vice president of customer engagement at Bridge.

By Emily Foote • Aug. 9, 2018

How to better accommodate mental illness in the workplace

HR must "be willing to be wrong" and reach out to employees who seem to be struggling to better protect both workers and the bottom line, according to experts at DMEC's 2018 annual conference.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 8, 2018

3 ways HR can earn a seat at the executive table

When HR optimizes an organization's operations, recruiting and leadership development, they belong at the top, writes Mark Mayleben, partner at Jobplex.

By Mark Mayleben • Aug. 7, 2018

Unemployment rate dips to 3.9% as employers battle a tough hiring environment

The tight labor market is forcing employers to "go the extra mile" to be a workplace of choice for employees and job seekers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 6, 2018

Finance execs stepping more into the HR role

More interdisciplinary teams could be the way as organizations prepare for the future of work, according to a survey by Robert Half.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 6, 2018

How to future-proof your company for the contingent workforce

As gig-based work grows more ingrained in the modern workplace, HR pros can take key steps to help their organizations embrace the shift, Sara Jensen of Innovative Employee Solutions writes.

By Sara Jensen • Aug. 3, 2018

The case for extending the 3-day bereavement leave

A workplace that promotes a compassion-focused culture may see boosts in engagement, performance and retention, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2018

Workspaces designed to suit flexible schedules top employees' lists

Office design advancing productivity, performance and collaboration is crucial, whether it's mostly open spaces or private work areas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2018