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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 -
Trendline
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.
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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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Women, ethnic minorities more likely to find mentorship programs helpful
Study results from executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles also showed a significantly higher mentor program participation rate among minorities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Noncompete agreements reduce salaries, fuel relocations
Study results show that in states where noncompete agreements are strongly enforced, salaries for covered workers are reduced for up to eight years, even if they aren't changing jobs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Sustainability benefits: A people, planet and profit business strategy
CSR and sustainability are inseparable in businesses that champion people and the environment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Union workers say no to Disney's wage proposition
Nearly all members of the Service Trades Council Union (93%) rejected the two-year contract, showing the power of employees in a job seeker's market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017 -
H-2B visa cap met, nearly a month earlier than last year
The federal government made additional visas available in FY2017 to address understaffing, but many employers said it was too little, too late.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017