5 ways to #DisruptHR

"WTF is work-life balance?" "Does talent have an expiration date?" HR pros gathered at a conference in Philadelphia Thursday to ponder these and other questions re-shaping the profession.

By Kate Tornone • May 4, 2018

Over 90% of nonprofit workers say they're engaged at work

Nonprofit organizations typically don't offer the high salaries that corporate for-profit entities do, but their employees often find the work more meaningful.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 4, 2018

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive

HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.

By HR Dive staff

New hires are twice as likely to leave employers that mishandle the onboarding process

It may be more important than ever to avoid onboarding mistakes and miscues, given the high-stakes nature of the job market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2018

Socializing and chatting are employees' biggest distractions

In a recent survey, meetings also were identified as a top distraction — a problem HR can work to address.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2018

Diversity and inclusion efforts in tech have stalled due to 'diversity fatigue'

According to an Atlassian study, workers in Silicon Valley and across the U.S. are tired of talking about D&I and frustrated by slow or non-existent change.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 2, 2018

Retail jobs shifting from sales to tech

The move from brick-and-mortar to online commerce is having a measurable impact on the jobs picture in the retail universe, according to research from LinkedIn.

By Dan Alaimo • May 1, 2018

Unlike men, women avoid taking high-stakes risks — even when sponsored

Organizations must keep in mind what sponsorship programs are about, or they'll risk accidentally short-changing women in the process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2018

Few employees say they have a 'great job,' new Gallup report shows

Those with a great job were allowed to do what they do best, had the tools to perform their jobs effectively and had a job with a strong mission and purpose.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 1, 2018

Is HR actually ready for what it means to be agile?

The contingent workforce is a familiar story by now, but employers are still catching up with the real paradigm shift it has created. 

By Kathryn Moody • April 30, 2018

Most companies know little about the risks of subcontractors, outsourcing

As more organizations outsource functions and services, the need to understand and address risk escalates — but many are unprepared.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 30, 2018

VP of HR fired for pro-Trump tweet has no defamation claim, court says

The court said it was "perplexed" by her claim that, by firing her for the tweet, the employer was alleging that she is a racist.

By Lisa Burden • April 26, 2018

HR can't forget: People are central to the 'future of work'

As employers digitize the workplace, upskilling employees and fulfilling their desire for more meaningful work should top HR departments' agendas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2018

Employees fear losing human connection as automation takes hold

Personalization in professional development, work schedules and employee benefits can go a long way toward allaying those concerns and building loyalty and trust, MetLife says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 25, 2018

Surgeon General asks employers to 'fight the killer that's in your medicine cabinet'

Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, challenged employers to take a stand in fighting the opioid epidemic affecting workers and their communities.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2018

ADP gets court to sanction former sales rep

A court initially ordered two ex-employees to stop soliciting ADP clients for their new employer, Ultimate Software Group. One of the workers, however, did so eight more times.

By Kate Tornone • April 19, 2018

Younger generations are making discrimination & sexual harassment a board issue

Younger generations, fueling change, hold boards accountable for corporate culture and employee experience

By Ron Carucci, Bestselling author of “Rising to Power” • April 19, 2018

New tech brings new risks, but employers can find balance

When employers adopt new tools, HR must ask the right questions to avoid noncompliance, employee tech overload and other problems.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • April 18, 2018

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

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