Work areas are becoming more spacious, less formal

A new report from Ted Moudis Associates, an architectural firm, shows that 92% of its clients' workspaces were classified as "open" workspaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2018

When millennials job hop, it's because they feel underutilized

To keep millennials on board, one firm recommends that employers provide opportunities for all employees to make a difference.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2018

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By HR Dive staff

Starbucks will close all stores for a day of racial bias training

The company, which bills itself as an ethical employer, was put on its back foot by what CEO Kevin Johnson calls the "reprehensible" arrest of two black men at one of its stores.

By Kathryn Moody • April 18, 2018

Solving HR's midlife crisis: Using human skills to lead change

HR leaders often say they want a seat at the table, especially during shifts like tech disruption. One expert has different advice: "Stop waiting for an invitation."

By Pamela DeLoatch • April 18, 2018

Employers assigning more overtime hours to make up for skills gap

Employers have asked their workforces for overtime hours at higher year-over-year rates — increases as much as 50% at some businesses.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2018

The industry with the most marijuana users? Food service

The data from Colorado, where marijuana is legal, reflects the problems employers face regarding the talent shortage and drug testing policies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2018

Google to draft ethics rules after defense contract angers employees

Organizations with a written ethics policy signal integrity and accountability — values employees can respect.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2018

Talent acquisition remains a barrier to preparing for the 'future of work'

The Catalant report concludes that while companies are beginning to address these challenges, most are realizing that traditional ways of finding talent aren't working.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2018

Employees want real-time reviews, study shows

More than half of employees in a recent survey said they want reviews at least once a month, and nearly all want managers address to performance issues and development opportunities in real-time.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018

The worst boss trait? Micromanaging

"Micromanager" was the top undesirable trait in bosses across every group except Gen Z and entry-level employees, who said being "disorganized" was worse.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2018

YouTube shooting raises security questions in Silicon Valley

Every workplace should have well-communicated emergency preparedness procedures in place.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

Gap experiment shows that stable scheduling boosts productivity, sales

Employers are likely to see an increase in predictable scheduling laws across the country, but a new study shows there may be at least a few silver linings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

Digitally 'superior' companies are better at attracting and retaining talent

Such companies are 165% more likely to meet their business objectives, earn higher revenues, save on costs and have higher ROI, according to a Randstad US study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2018

Self-employed workers enjoy their work more than employees

What might employers learn from the self-employed? Namely, flexibility can help to make workers happier and improve their creativity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2018

Nearly half of HR directors are considering switching careers, Indeed says

HR director is on the list of the 20 positions in which job holders are least likely to change fields, but HR directors had the highest probability of switching out of the positions listed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2018

Californian women underrepresented in growing, high-paying industries

A report from a Los Angeles university also showed women in the state earn less than their male counterparts; 5% of those in full-time jobs earn wages at or below the federal poverty line.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2018

Enhancing engagement in the 5-generation workforce

Engaging employees at various career stages can be difficult, and generational differences can make it even more challenging.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2018

Resource Actions: Why generalizing generations is bad for business

No two employees are exactly the same,​ regardless of the year they were born.

By Kathryn Moody , Liza Casabona • April 2, 2018

To connect millennials and Gen Z to the right employee benefits, know their story

Employers can't afford to overlook the unique requirements and inclinations of key segments of the multigenerational workforce when it comes to the benefits offered and how they are administered.

By Ryan Golden • April 2, 2018

Navigating the multigenerational workforce

For the first time in history, the workplace has four to five generations working together. HR Dive has you covered with the impact this has on recruiting, (mis)communication, compliance, engagement and more.

By HR Dive Staff • April 2, 2018

Demand for diversity and inclusion experts is on the rise

According to new research, the amount of diversity and inclusion postings​, as a segment of all postings, are 35% higher​ than in the previous two years.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2018

Tardiness affects fewer workers, but 25% still admit struggling to be on time

A survey from Careerbuilder found that 43% of employers have fired workers for being late to work this year, up from 41% last year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Most employees are distracted at work, but they won't ask for help

In a recent survey, respondent employees said that chatty coworkers are the leading cause of workplace distraction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Global employee engagement rebounded in 2017, tying an all-time high

An Aon analysis of 5 million employees worldwide across 1,000 organizations showed recognition and fair pay were top engagement drivers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2018

Inside the perfect storm of problems that created the skills gap

From self-inflicted problems to external obstacles, employers are facing a range of issues that have all coincided to create a massive skills gap.

By Kathryn Moody , Kate Tornone • March 26, 2018