ATD: Mentoring programs boost retention, engagement rates

The organization recommends employers start with a pilot program to test formal mentoring in their workplaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2018

Both sitting and standing too much at work can be bad for worker health

New analysis from the CDC reveals that the conversation around ergonomics at work is more complex than recent discourse may make it seem.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 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

Firefighter, police officer among CareerCast's list of top 10 most stressful jobs

Regardless of the occupation, HR must be proactive in addressing stress and burnout.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 12, 2018

Men and women in STEM disagree over workplace gender inequality

A Pew study reveals that women are more likely to feel hostility in STEM fields than men.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 11, 2018

The big secret to employee engagement

Year after year we hear that only one-third of U.S. employees actually enjoy going to work. Where are employers failing the rest of their workforces?

By Cord Himelstein • Jan. 11, 2018

Upgrades to enterprise software could free up workers in 2018

Personalization, machine learning and push notifications promise to make routine tasks less time intensive, TechRepublic says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2018

OSHA is down 40 safety inspectors, raising enforcement questions

Site inspections are up overall, but specific regions have seen a decline.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2018

USCIS 'not considering' change to H-1B extensions

Still, the uncertainty of the program's direction is forcing some companies to review their business model in case of significant changes.

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 10, 2018

What you need to know about company culture

Everyone loves to talk about culture — but what, exactly, does it mean?

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 10, 2018

High turnover, low unemployment are impeding hiring plans

Employers are looking to hire both full-time and contingent workers in 2018, a CareerBuilder survey shows, but they'll have several hurdles to overcome.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 10, 2018

Your 2018 benefits resolution? Getting the most out of what you have

Go ahead, add that shiny new voluntary benefit to attract candidates. But don't forget about execution.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2018

AI helping to reduce worker wear-and-tear injuries

Researchers are developing sensor suits to encourage trainees to modify movements to reduce body strain.

By Laurie Cowin • Jan. 9, 2018

Kronos: Expect emerging tech, data and accessibility to take off in 2018

Efforts to improve engagement haven't yielded much improvement, Kronos says, but connecting the problem to other business challenges might help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2018

Website accessibility suits flooded the courts in 2017

The lawsuits serve as a reminder that HR should review job postings' accessibility.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 9, 2018

DHS warns of massive 'privacy incident' involving more than 200K employees

It's a reminder to HR that the biggest data security risks often originate from within an organization.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018

The burgeoning gig economy gets a boost — from the new tax bill

By now, it's beyond clear that the growing contingent workforce can't be ignored by company leadership.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2018

As work evolves, culture has to keep up

Companies are hustling to stay ahead of an evolving business environment that includes the #MeToo movement and a growing gig economy, and their cultures will have to shift right along with them.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 8, 2018

Managing — and measuring — workplace culture

Managing culture requires a two-fold approach: those responsible for implementation must keep an eye on the day-to-day evolution while also leading a shift to a new culture when necessary.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 8, 2018

Culture: Where behavior meets business outcomes

What is culture in the workplace? Like art, “you know it when you see it.”

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 8, 2018

Marijuana is now legal in California, but employers can still enforce anti-drug policies

Zero-tolerance rules can remain despite recreational marijuana being legal — but employers must keep an eye on this issue nationwide.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 5, 2018

Report: Employers often threaten to report undocumented workers to ICE

When undocumented workers attempt to raise concerns about working conditions, they often face "immigration retaliation," the Los Angeles Times reports.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Jan. 4, 2018

Workers over 65 projected to be the fastest-growing workforce segment

Management has more than its fair share of older workers, proof that skills and knowledge pay off over time — but a brain drain may be ahead.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 4, 2018

Women leaders raise $13M for legal defense fund to 'shift power imbalances'

Well-known names in entertainment, including Shonda Rhimes and Kathleen Kennedy, have backed the campaign.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 3, 2018

10 trends that will shape HR in 2018

As a new year begins, trends in upskilling, compliance, benefits and more are poised to change how HR departments work.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden , Kate Tornone • Jan. 3, 2018

Employers struggling to fill a record 6M job openings

Experts debate whether the tax cuts recently passed by Congress will help companies much with the labor shortage.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018