Congress could update workplace laws to include gig workers

Current workplace laws, created in the 20th century, may be considerably out of date for the workforce that is forming.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017

Study: Employees want wellness programs with personal coaching

Coaching programs can drive as much as 70% of medical cost savings in wellness programs and increase satisfaction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 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

Monster: Employees crave room for growth, relationships over higher pay

It's not the first time that research has shown salary isn't everything.

By Ryan Golden • March 3, 2017

Is it ever okay to look at an employee's mobile device?

Reports of random staff cellphone checks by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer have raised the question, SHRM reports.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017

Spate of sexual harassment allegations show why HR is business critical

If companies don't make diversity a fully-integrated priority, company culture can rot from the inside out.

By Kathryn Moody • March 3, 2017

SoftBank, WeWork deal could push flexible work trend further

Meanwhile, WeWork rival ServCorp targets expansion of its U.S. presence over the next five years. Does this signal a high-growth phase for flexible work?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017

Only 20% of employees get flu shots, but engagement can turn that around

The flu causes employees to lose 111 million workdays and employers $7 billion in sick days. Prepare before the next flu season rolls around.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017

Asian last names on job apps lead to 28% fewer interviews

Even when qualifications were the same, those with Asian names faced bias at the outset.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017

Study: 81% of millennials want companies to be good corporate citizens

Is it time for a corporate social responsibility (CSR) program resurgence?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017

A single Boeing employee sets off security breach of 36,000 workers' data

It goes to show why cybersecurity training matters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017

Trump immigration policies may have chilling effect on workplace complaints

The new executive orders may cause undocumented workers to stop reporting workplace problems out of fear of being deported. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 2, 2017

Marijuana HR leaders could blaze a trail for other industries — if all goes well

What happens if HR gets to be at the forefront of a nascent industry? We may be about to find out.

By Kathryn Moody • March 2, 2017

New CEB report predicts 6% increase in healthcare costs in 2017

Employers are looking beyond cost-sharing to solve increases as the "Cadillac" tax faces repeal and workers struggle to pay high deductibles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

British study: Millennial job-hopping isn't as bad as previous generations

In Great Britain, only one in five millennials switched employers before their 30th birthday.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Sterling Jewelers employees file sex discrimination charges

A class action suit against the parent of Kay and Jared jewelry stores includes 69,000 current and former women employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Employers are overlooking employee involvement in creating cyber risk

Willis Towers Watson's new report and survey tool seeks to help organizations understand the impact of human error on cybersecurity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Deloitte: Technology is driving HR, employers to reorganize functions

Only 15% of respondents are prepared to manage a workplace with humans, robots and AI working side by side.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Humana: Financial problems are employees' top stressor

Age, mindfullness and sleep round out the top four factors that impact employee wellness.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

NAFE's top 60 firms promote women into key roles

However, around 65% of the promotions to corporate executive were still awarded to men, even among these firms. ​

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Despite ageism in the workplace, nearly 9M baby boomers over age 65 still working

Two-thirds of workers ages 45 to 74 say they've experienced age discrimination, and 92% of them said ageism is common.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Uber's performance management based on old 'rank and yank' model

Many legacy employers have been switching away from that model due to the cutthroat culture it can create — which may explain some of Uber's recent troubles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Employee vs. independent contractor: The state of worker classification

Depression-era laws on classifying workers might need changing to meet today’s employment demands, experts say.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017

What positions to expect out of the EEOC in 2017

HR Dive spoke with Barry Hartstein, who says age discrimination and systemic investigations will see continued interest.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2017

Study: 30% of HR and legal respondents fear workplace challenges to come

The majority of those surveyed (68%) also anticipate an uptick in employment law cases to be heard by the Supreme Court.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017

Tesla CEO calls company criticism 'disingenuous or outright false'

CEO Elon Musk defended Tesla's record on pay, safety and working conditions after criticism from a union advocate.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017