Pizza Hut denounces manager's Hurricane Irma attendance warning

Written and well-communicated disaster plans are crucial for both employers and employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017

Employee theft robs US businesses of $50B annually

One study shows employers lost $1.13 million on average to employee theft in 2016.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 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

Report: Majority of manufacturing jobs could be automated

A new McKinsey report predicts that 82% of hours worked in apparel manufacturing and 76% of food manufacturing jobs could be automated in the future.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2017

NYT: Women at Google paid less than men at nearly all levels, employees' data shows

Google officials said that the salary data omits factors like job role and tenure that account for pay differences, but the differences persist across both static and variable pay.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2017

5 ways to use your CSR program to attract millennials

The culture of your company is a key ingredient setting you apart from your competitors in the eyes of millennials, and CSR is one of the best ways to shape that culture.

By Peggy Anderson • Sept. 12, 2017

SoFi's women employees claim company culture mistreats them

The company's board has admitted paying a settlement fee for a dispute between CEO Michael Cagney and a lower-level worker. He resigned Monday evening.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2017

While candidates want more remote work, employers aren't entirely sold

Recruiters and employers report that candidates are increasingly asking for remote work options.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017

Black men earn 70 cents for every dollar white men earn, new study shows

The gap has both lingered and widened over time, leading economists to say it isn't likely to close anytime soon.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017

The price of deregulation? Each change can cost $100K, employers report

Two-thirds of employers say compliance has become costlier in the last year, while 74% say compliance costs more now than it did a decade ago.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017

Study: 52% of test results suggest widespread prescription drug misuse

Around 22% of tests show illegal, non-prescription substance abuse, which points to the possibility of dangerous drug combinations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017

After months of scandal, Uber employees create a morale-boosting website

A message on the website reads: "Let’s be real, it’s been a pretty rough nine months (plus)."

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017

Not disclosing past salary hurts women candidates, study finds

It's a no-win situation for women, since basing pay on past salaries can entrench old biases. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017

Drug addiction is driving 20% of men out of the workforce

Research from economist Paul Krueger shows labor depression was greatest in areas were opioids are most often prescribed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017

Long-time employees lose trust when employers keep policy enforcement under wraps

The lack of vertical communication is one of the most common complaints among employees, a problem that cuts across all industries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017

Worker confidence slipped to 12-month low in Q1 2017

Wage stagnation and a lack of belief in opportunities for advancement are potential causes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017

Congressional hearing explores federal government's role in the gig economy

The Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing focused on a difficult question: Does the gig economy help reverse economic trends or exacerbate the loss of worker protections?

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 7, 2017

Paychex: 1 in 5 small businesses give HR a vote of 'no confidence'

Automating more HR functions could raise small businesses' confidence in compliance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017

DOJ ends defense of controversial overtime rule

The era of the Obama overtime rule is essentially over — but that doesn't mean overtime changes aren't on the horizon.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017

A quick guide to disaster preparedness in the workplace

For employers, planning for emergency situations long before they occur is not only a best practice — it could be a life saver.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 6, 2017

Study: 85% of companies say wellness programs bolster employee engagement

A focus on holistic wellness goes a long way in keeping employees productive and in the office.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017

NLRB orders Tesla to respond to allegations of unfair labor practices

CEO Elon Musk called complaints against the company "outright false." But since the allegations of unfair practices surfaced, Tesla has shaken up its HR leadership.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017

US women's workforce participation declined 3% since 2000

An op-ed in The New York Times blames a lack of federal paid leave and lack of access to flexible work arrangements, among other trends.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017

NLRB charges against NYC cleaning service with worker misclassification

Handy's workers are charging the company with violating wage and hour laws and jeopardizing their rights by forcing them to settle disputes through arbitration instead of the courts. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017

DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages

Many of the 800,000 people affected by DACA policy changes have employment authorization — but employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted until it's too late to adjust.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017

Low employment figures force employers to turn to high-tech tools for hiring

August unemployment stats remained low. In a job seeker's market, how can employers keep up?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017