As US immigration reform stalls, will employers be pressed to move to Canada?

While one country contemplates closing borders and pausing international visa programs, the other has released its Global Skills Strategy.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 2, 2017

Longer tenure? Try legacy tech hubs like IBM and HP

At Google and Amazon, average tenure is two years.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 2, 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

UPS settles lawsuit challenging 12-month leave policy for $1.7M

The policy may sound generous, but its rigidity resulted in an EEOC lawsuit that lasted eight years.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 2, 2017

Budgeted wage increases missed mark in 2017, but remained steady

Numbers from 2017 represent a four-year plateau, according to WorldatWork.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Aug. 2, 2017

$15 minimum wage is no barrier to booming hotel industry in SeaTac, WA

SeaTac was the first U.S. city to pass a $15-per-hour minimum wage back in 2013.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2017

61% of US workers think the 9-to-5 workday is a dinosaur

As more workplaces offer flexible schedules, timekeeping could be a challenge.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 2, 2017

Opioid crisis remains the latest barrier to hiring

Employers are reporting that job applicants fail workplace drug tests between 25% and 50% of the time. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2017

Companies aren't changing their ways in reaction to scandals, cyberattacks

A new Navex Global report shows that employers are slow to train their leaders and employees following scandals, which could lead to more problems later.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2017

When a new company comes to town, employers must re-evaluate wages

Foxconn moving into Wisconsin has forced local businesses to take a second look at their wages. But largely, businesses there don't believe they'll need to adjust.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2017

High-performing employees take more time off than low-performers

Additionally, a more formal PTO plan leads to more time taken off than "unlimited" vacation plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 1, 2017

More employees are specifically searching for flexible work, Indeed says

The popularity of flexible work may make the balancing act of managing telecommuters' productivity and engagement worth it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017

NBC accused of wanting only 'good-looking' employees

Regardless of how this case turns out, hiring for looks is a bad business practice.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017

Phased retirement could ward off a workplace 'brain drain'

It's a form of flexible retirement in which older workers’ hours are reduced over time until they reach full retirement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017

Fake CEO emails dupe companies out of billions

In the past three years alone, these emails have cost employers $5.3 billion — much more than ransomware attacks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017

Risky 'ad hoc' HR costs small businesses $27B a year

Small businesses might be hesitant to hire a dedicated HR manager because of the cost, but it is an investment that matters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017

Can't find cybersecurity experts? Train your own, says IT school dean

Employers may need to turn to apprenticeships to help fix the cybersecurity skills gap, an academic writes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017

How AI could get us closer to the 'H' in HR

The key is to reduce the amount of time spent on repetitive tasks. AI can ensure that talent development won't take a back seat to other processes.

By Riia O'Donnell • July 28, 2017

DOL: 58% of private employers now offer paid sick leave

Paid sick leave leads the growth in benefits, courtesy of state and municipal laws.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017

Bass Pro Shops settles $10.5M race discrimination case

The company also must update its EEO policies and hire a diversity and inclusion director.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2017

Sick leave policy violations blamed for Chipotle norovirus outbreak

Paid sick leave has garnered attention, but it's ineffective if a company's culture doesn't encourage or allow workers to actually take it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2017

Appeals court goes against NLRB, calls T-Mobile's 'positive work environment' rule valid

But it wasn't a total win for T-Mobile — the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals did agree with NLRB that bans on recording were unlawful.

By Kathryn Moody • July 27, 2017

Study: 48% of employees under 35 prefer the office over telecommuting

Perhaps the biggest lesson for employers? Keep offices flexible to appeal to different work styles and preferences.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017

HR director may be personally liable in FMLA suit

When an individual acts on an employer's behalf, they can be held responsible for FMLA violations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • July 26, 2017

EEOC: Employer refused to hire applicant 'nearing retirement'

Following a public hearing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ADEA, the EEOC seems to be making good on its commitment to stop ageism.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017

Offering too many voluntary benefits at once could confuse employees

Employees want those benefits, but employers will need to roll them out strategically, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017