Do employees really want the company holiday party?

According to a new Randstad survey, maybe not. 90% of employees say they would swap the annual party for bonuses or PTO.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2017

Health and wellness plans fall short of workers' expectations

Voluntary benefits and better tech could be the answers for coverage-starved employees and cost-conscious employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 16, 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

Employers should be liable for sitting-related health problems, researchers say

Holding employers responsible could force them to rethink office designs, according to a new report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Nov. 16, 2017

Only 19% of global workers think their work experience matches their employer's brand

Organizations where those two elements are "aligned" have statistically better productivity and retention, a study of 19 global markets shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 16, 2017

Job dissatisfaction, not bad bosses, may be main reason employees leave

The old adage "you join a company but quit a boss" may not be as true as HR likes to believe.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 16, 2017

After helping overhaul GoDaddy's culture, its VP of inclusion sets out on her own

Katee Van Horn has been a major player in GoDaddy's transformation from salacious TV advertiser to destination employer for women. In our latest "Exit Interview," she talks about what it took to steer the Titanic away from the iceberg.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 16, 2017

Men are more likely to use child care, PTO benefits

A new study shows that men are more satisfied with, and make more use of, benefits like flexible scheduling.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2017

Only 1 in 5 job seekers would apply to a company with a bad online reputation

Companies might want to ignore their poor ratings, but job applicants won't, a new study says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2017

How do you create 5M apprenticeships? 3 practical considerations

While most employers may now be aware of apprenticeships, many still have questions about how to implement them and what they should look like.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2017

Cybersecurity training is falling behind actual need, report says

While organizations are investing heavily in new cybersecurity technology, they’re not investing enough in people.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 14, 2017

Sexual harassment training needs an overhaul

Managers and staff see the training as a mandatory exercise to mitigate employer risk and liability, rather than training that creates a culture of respect and professionalism, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 14, 2017

330 CEOs have taken the 'diversity pledge'

PwC's Tim Ryan is on a mission to add more CEOs to his growing list of those promising to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017

Spotify rolls out flexible holiday program

Spotify's employees now can observe holidays that reflect their culture, religion or lifestyle.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017

Plan for employees, machines to work together as 'co-bots,' says Deloitte

While some companies remain skeptical about the benefits of AI at work, 69% say they expect the tech to add jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017

53% of workers think playing workplace politics could get them promoted

Unspoken expectations pressure workers to act in unproductive ways to get ahead, researchers say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017

Fog Creek to give workers paid 'climate leave' during severe weather

The policy will include up to five days of paid leave for extreme environmental conditions, with extra time permitted in the event of a state of emergency declaration.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2017

Ex-White House economic adviser finds 'lost' link between productivity and wages

A Harvard economics study claims wage growth has steadily increased alongside a hike in worker productivity — depending on the industry measured.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2017

Older workers have low unemployment, but hold low-paying jobs

Older women are more likely than older men to hold those low-paying jobs, and they have less saved for retirement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2017

Ford workers test exoskeletons for overhead tasks and injury protection

The devices could put physically demanding jobs in reach for workers who wouldn't otherwise be able to do them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2017

What are 'digital marketing skills'? General Assembly wants to help companies define them

Major companies and lawmakers aim to bring more job candidates into digital marketing careers by making the jobs more accessible overall.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017

609 US organizations receive 100% equality index rating, breaking 2016 record

As harassment cases continue to be hashed out in the courts, the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) index serves as a reminder that employers can take the reins to improve workplace inclusiveness.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017

Uber CEO rolls out new company 'norms' for once embattled ride-hailing giant

Dara Khosrowshahi solicited ideas from more than 1,200 employees and held more than 20 focus groups to formulate the list.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017

Forrester: Companies will pay 20% more for in-demand tech talent in 2018

Additionally, the firm predicts 20% of CEOs will put their companies at risk by not acting on digital transformation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 10, 2017

The latest in wellness offerings: Access to nap rooms and a nurse practitioner

As employees become more interested in physical and mental health, employers are working to ensure their worksite amenities meet that need.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2017

Deutsche Bank says automation will bring thousands of layoffs

Automation has taken hold in manufacturing and many expect the retail sector to be the next adopter. But it seems banking may not be far behind.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2017