Employees who kiss up to their bosses may be problematic workers

New research from the Journal of Applied Psychology found that workers who flattered the boss were more likely to be uncivil to colleagues or skip meetings.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2018

Former FEMA HR chief hired women as possible sexual partners for male employees, report reveals

Calling the allegations "disturbing," FEMA Administrator Brock Long announced a number of changes for how harassment charges will be handled.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 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

​The 5 magic words that can prevent an ADA claim

Once your supervisors have that down, there are a few more training items that can help ensure compliance.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 1, 2018

Most companies understand impact of tech, but aren't prepared to make the change

Still skittish about making the digital transformation? Start building a digital culture to get ready for the transition, a new study by KPMG said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2018

Rising retirements mean succession plans aren't just for the C-suite

The majority of employers in a Challenger, Gray and Christmas survey are hiring while older workers at all levels leave, contributing to organizational "brain drain."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2018

Study: Men and women disagree over impact and tracking of harassment

When asked if women and men were allies on attaining gender equality, 54% of men said yes, while only 31% of women said the same. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2018

5 steps to creating a meaningful experience for interns

Studies have shown a strong correlation between internship experience and job prospects, but great work experience doesn’t just happen, Lori Almeida, chief talent officer at Siegel+Gale, wrote.

By Lori Almeida • July 26, 2018

Many workers that consider job hopping aren't actually dissatisfied

Wages are still a primary driver of attrition, according to a new Comet survey, but that may not tell the whole story.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2018

How employees' pets could amplify engagement

Employers that recognize pets as part of the family — through pet insurance or pet-friendly offices — may better attract, engage and retain employees.

By Katie Clarey • July 26, 2018

Transmitting culture is both a goal and a challenge in onboarding

Culture is what defines an organization but is often the most difficult aspect of the workplace to describe to new hires, according to a new survey by SilkRoad.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2018

The use of tech and analytics is a common feature of top HR departments

Top tier HR organizations excel at developing people and moving them into new roles, according to a study from The Hackett Group.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2018

How to embrace office green spaces for better employee engagement

Office plants and composting programs — good places to start — may gradually evolve into huge cultural changes for employers.

By Pamela DeLoatch • July 24, 2018

Fed employees say culture of innovation needed for digital transformation

With the right support, HR and IT can help transform workplace culture to promote productive technology habits in the private sector, as well.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2018

Counteroffers don't get employees to stay, after all

Employers must understand why an employee may be leaving and seek to solve the underlying issues rather than shell out money as a stopgap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 19, 2018

Researchers: H-1B workers bring innovation to business

As the skills gap continues to vex employers, more are looking to foreign talent to bridge the gap — and for good reason, a new study claims.

By Katie Clarey • July 19, 2018

Inefficient knowledge-sharing costs large US businesses $47M a year

The cost of losing institutional knowledge and the retention challenges it presents are too serious for employers to ignore.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2018

Study: Men who fear being seen as incompetent are prone to sexually harassing subordinates

The researchers present the idea that the behavior of sexual predators in the workplace stems from the belief that others think they're ill-suited to their positions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 18, 2018

Employees say they can't get 30 minutes of uninterrupted work time

A new study by RescueTime reveals the extent to which digital multitasking can distract employees from getting the real work done.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 17, 2018

Organizations focused on culture fare better in digital transformation

There are five key elements to forming a healthy digital culture, according to analysts at Boston Consulting Group.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 16, 2018

Feedback-shy employees can cost employers $25K or more

When employees don't feel empowered to speak up, employers pay the price.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 16, 2018

Check your sunburn, not your inbox: Business email scourge persists while on vacation

Employees who don't want to deal with emails while on vacation can adopt communication strategies and enable basic filters before they leave. 

By Samantha Schwartz • July 13, 2018

EEOC commissioners offer anti-harassment action items

The agency may be short-staffed at the top, but the work doesn't stop, commissioners told stakeholders at EEOC's EXCEL Training Conference.

By Kathryn Moody • July 12, 2018

Digitization drives job satisfaction, but few employers are digital-ready

Employers need to invest in their digital transformation or risk losing the war for talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 12, 2018

EEOC conference opens with reality check: Bias is unavoidable

Those in charge of D&I efforts must help others move past the fear that comes with speaking about bias, author Lenora Billings-Harris told attendees at the EEOC EXCEL conference.

By Ryan Golden • July 11, 2018

Focus on 'superpowers' to hire for your company's culture

To improve recruiting prospects, focus on traits you'd like to see in new hires and that your current employees strive to embody every day, writes Brad O'Neil of Evernote.

By Brad O'Neil • July 11, 2018