Facing pay equity pressure, employers move toward transparency

Social pressures are forcing employers to reconsider their compensation strategies, along with performance management programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2018

Male allies key in curbing sexism, harassment at work

Men attending #SHRM18 received a call to action Tuesday, when a speaker asked them to stand up and speak out when they see sexism and harassment.

By Kate Tornone • June 20, 2018

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HR Dive’s top stories feature a variety of challenges employers are facing, from AI’s spread in the workplace and bad behavior in the C-suite to payroll headaches and DEI compliance confusion.

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A quick guide to bias education for your workforce

Employers across the country and at #SHRM18 are grappling with an important, if uncomfortable, question: What does bias look like in their company?

By Kathryn Moody • June 19, 2018

HR's strategic role expands while admin role shrinks

Technology is helping HR professionals transition from largely data entry and maintenance overseers to human capital management strategists.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2018

What collaborations with Facebook and Slack say about the HR tech market

As industry competition heats up, platforms are opting to team together rather than fight it out. But what does that mean for the profession overall?

By Kathryn Moody • June 19, 2018

A majority of working parents say they want it all

According to a new CareerBuilder survey, employees with children want to be successful at work and at home. Employers have the impetus to help them find balance through paid parental leave and other benefits. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 18, 2018

Transparency, compassion key to protecting employer brand during layoffs

When handled poorly, the layoff process can have a lasting effect on laid-off workers, those who remain and the employer's brand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 18, 2018

SHRM CEO invites HR pros to claim bigger role in next industrial age

Welcoming thousands to #SHRM18, Johnny C. Taylor Jr. emphasized the importance of the profession in a rapidly evolving field.

By Ryan Golden • June 18, 2018

Report calls for systemic changes to address sexual harassment in academia

The incidence of perceived gender bias in academia is well-documented, but every industry is faced with the need to make systemic changes to combat the problem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018

Broken business processes push employees to job hunt

From onboarding to performance reviews, HR can ensure processes empower workers to reach their full potential.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 15, 2018

How remote work options could win over potential hires

A new study says 77% of those surveyed said they'd be more likely to accept a job offer if they could telecommute at least some of the time.

By Katie Clarey • June 14, 2018

How a calibration committee can correct bias in employee evaluations

Evaluation and feedback can be powerful tools, but only when the information they wield is accurate and consistent.

By Katie Clarey • June 13, 2018

Can tech drive engagement?

It's not tech tools themselves that drive engagement, but the productivity enabled.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 11, 2018

For real engagement, show employees where they fit in

Managers should communicate how employees' work advances the employer's goals, experts say.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 11, 2018

Employee data collection raises ethics concerns for employers

Employees are split over whether they trust their employers with such information, and a majority feel uncomfortable with more explicit tracking technology.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2018

Development and promotions may reduce attrition among millennials

Millennial workers statistically place a high value on development and will leave their current positions for competitors who build career advancement into culture.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2018

BLS contingent worker report sparks confusion

Observers of the gig economy viewed the report with some trepidation, as it directly contradicts data independent groups released.

By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2018

More workers are willing to take promotions without raises

The practice is becoming more common within organizations and increasingly, employees are accepting it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 8, 2018

Alphabet's shareholders nix employee proposals to tie diversity goals to pay

Google, one of Alphabet's subsidiaries, remains at the center of a storm of lawsuits alleging both that it hasn't done enough and that it has gone too far.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2018

Busy managers treat employees less fairly, new research shows

Unfair treatment can lead employees to feel overworked and underappreciated, quickly causing turnover — which employers can't afford in this tight talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2018

Why HR needs a thoughtful remote work policy

Remote work is here to stay. But to avoid the pitfalls of ad hoc arrangements, HR needs a carefully drafted policy, experts say.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 6, 2018

ADP and Slack team up to provide instant messaging access to HR data

HR tech companies are teaming up to leverage each other's expertise, rather than try to duplicate it.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2018

Professional authenticity: Being yourself takes discipline, too

While we gained much from new workplace freedoms, something also has been lost, writes Laura Small, people director at Rubin Postaer and Associates.

By Laura Small • June 5, 2018

Nearly 60% of tech workers suffer from burnout, new poll says

Most employers know the costs of burnout, but getting it under control is another story.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2018

Tardiness is still a huge office faux pas, US managers say

Modern office designs trend toward a more casual feel, but these changes may require even greater attention to courtesy and decorum.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2018