A return to 'common sense'? A recap of the NLRB's sweeping changes so far

Several Obama-era decisions were upended last week, including one bombshell: The Browning-Ferris joint employment standard.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2017

To face a changing business world, managers need better training

A new survey reveals 45% of new managers have never received any formal training.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017

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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

Aon: Healthcare takeovers may mean big changes for care access

Will healthcare M&As mean lower costs for employers and greater access to health and pharmaceutical services for workers?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2017

CEOs say top job candidates know what companies are all about

Which begs the question: What are candidates reading about your organization in online reviews from current and former employees?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2017

3 things CEOs need from HR

Your CEO wants you to focus on professional development for yourself, writes Heather Lomax, a CareerSmart contributor.

By Heather Lomax • Dec. 19, 2017

Bill would allow employers to provide 401k info electronically

Some say that allowing electronic information transfers could save U.S. employers $200 million to $500 million per year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017

Report finds ESPN's culture 'hostile' toward women

Ex-ESPN women employees cited dismissed sexual harassment complaints and difficult working conditions, The Boston Globe said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017

How the GOP tax bill could affect HR

Congress is expected to pass a tax reform package this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for your industry, and more.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 18, 2017

Employees feel snubbed by bosses who can't put down their smartphones

Managers who can't resist taking calls from their superiors while speaking to direct reports risk losing employees' trust and engagement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017

Trump administration plans to end H-1B rule allowing spouses of visa holders to work

The entire visa program is in jeopardy and potentially impacts not only the working individuals but their U.S.-born children.

By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2017

OSHA's electronic recordkeeping rule now in effect

Industry groups have pushed back against the rule's requirements, specifically OSHA's intent to make some data available for public view online.

By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • Dec. 15, 2017

Data loss prevention raises legal concerns

Some federal and state laws place limits on how much employers can track their workers, according to Harvard Business Review.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017

Walmart to offer advance payday app for workers

Following competitors' footsteps, Walmart is catching onto the shifting financial management needs of today's workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017

Women's ideas don't get the same credit as men's, study shows

On 10-member teams, men who speak up are chosen, on average, as the No. 2 candidate to lead the group, whereas women who speak up are chosen, on average, to be the No. 8 candidate.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017

Aon: Global healthcare costs may increase by 8.4% in 2018

An aging global population, poor lifestyle choices and the increase in chronic disorders may all be factors.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017

UPDATE: Appeals court sends Browning-Ferris joint employment case back to NLRB

The Board's new ruling relieves employers of confusion and returns them to a standard that was well-accepted among most business groups.

By Kathryn Moody , Kate Tornone • Dec. 14, 2017

A shortage of sales professionals is taking a toll on revenue goals

Companies facing shortages are tapping into "indirect sales," a form of third-party contracting, to meet company goals, one survey claims.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2017

5 tips for faster background checks

The CEO of CareerBuilder Employment Screening provides tips on how to conduct a quality background check without spending a lifetime doing it.

By Ben Goldberg • Dec. 14, 2017

State overtime thresholds, minimum wage rates set to increase in 2018

Employers may not have to worry about DOL's overtime rule right now, but some states have taken matters into their own hands.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Dec. 14, 2017

Only 7% of midsize firms have an HR professional in the C-suite

But those that do tend to have better Glassdoor reviews, according to a report by Namely.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2017

Indeed Resume moves to subscription model

Employers can continue to pay per candidate contact until January, when they'll need a subscription to reach out to prospects.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2017

'Ephemeral messaging apps' emerge to protect against workplace data breaches

Such apps allow employees to have conversations that can be quickly and permanently destroyed, but data retention laws could limit the tools' use.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017

Study: Millennials are the most unsatisfied IT professionals

Most want better pay, according to a new report, but some are looking for a chance to work independently as a consultant.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017

Wellness Workdays to certify outstanding employee wellness programs

Programs will be measured on assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017

Worker confidence rose in Q3 2017, but confidence in leadership fell

The comparable fall in trust for organizational leadership may be a no-confidence vote in senior management's ability to make "sound strategic decisions."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2017