Multiple 2016 workplace studies give thumbs up to flexible work programs

Highlights of 2016 research include improved worker happiness among telecommuters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2016

Trump to pick Andrew Puzder for DOL secretary

The fast food restaurant CEO has been critical of Obamacare and minimum wage increases.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2016

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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.

By HR Dive staff

CEOs encouraged by hiring, sales numbers going into 2017

A Business Roundtable survey of CEOs shows optimism; some business leaders view President-elect Trump's promises as reason for good vibes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2016

Employees give performance management programs a so-so rating in global survey

Fewer than half of workers, 45%, said performance reviews improved how they did their jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2016

80% of employees come to work sick, despite knowing dangers

Staples Business Advantage's annual cold and flu survey also shows that workers believe their employers should do more to bolster prevention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2016

Human Rights Campaign gives record number of 100% ratings to US employers

The ratings, part of the HRC's 2016 Corporate Equality Index, measured LGBTQ inclusivity among top U.S. organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2016

Getting real about creating a high performance culture

In companies where culture is aligned with strategy, 44% more employees are engaged and twice as many stay with the company.

Dec. 5, 2016

Company core values a mystery to nearly half of U.S. workers

But 89% of employees who do know them say organizational values guide their decision-making, a study from Eagle Hill Consulting shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2016

BambooHR survey charts workplace changes over past 10 years

Among the biggest findings: Employer email monitoring is down, while employees stress-relief habits have changed for the better.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2016

Silicon Valley Bank may take names off resumes to reduce bias

A spokesperson for the bank said its recruiters exhibited biases during training sessions. The company may also seek help from machine learning tech.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2016

HR observers report uptick in executive poaching

In the financial services industry alone, up to 35% of those polled reported such an increase.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for HR and employee management

A look back at the 10 companies and trends we honored at the end of 2016.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Nov. 29, 2016

Survey: 53% of workers holiday shop online at work

More are using their mobile phones to access deals this year, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2016

Study: Most employers want positive work cultures but few act on them

HR managers believe their companies support a positive workplace culture, but just 37% have recently updated or added programs supporting positive cultures.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 23, 2016

FLSA overtime rule: After injunction, what's next?

While many may have felt the pressure lift, questions still remain.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 23, 2016

40% of workers in global study plan job exits in 2017

Dissatisfaction with management shares some of the blame; less than half of respondents said managers regularly show gratitude.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 23, 2016

FLSA overtime rule blocked by federal court

A U.S. district court ruled in favor of 21 states and various employer groups who asked for judicial relief.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 22, 2016

Staples, Metropolis Magazine pick office of the future contest winners

Top designs for the contest made use of concepts like intergenerational space and portable work units.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 22, 2016

How to build a culture of thanks in today's workplace

Employee recognition goes high-tech as companies say thanks for their contributions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 22, 2016

A classic approach to succession planning: The basics are best

Succession planning must be a priority for company leaders, but most companies don't even have one.

Nov. 22, 2016

Researchers say colors, smells can help 'thinkers' at work

To improve brainstorming and decrease stress, Interserve study says yes to blue colors and lavender scents, no to excessive talking.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 22, 2016

Study: 2016 college grads see 3.8% salary increase over last year's class

The data from the NACE shows the increases were largest for jobs in STEM fields. The gains happened despite lower-than-expected new grad hiring rates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 21, 2016

Walmart workers, unhappy with conditions, take to WorkIt app

A labor group, OUR Walmart, created the app so that the superstore chain's employees could ask questions and converse about issues they face on the job.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 17, 2016

4 benefits trends to watch in 2017

We asked HR observers to tell us which benefits areas will be at the forefront next year. Answers ranged from telemedicine to getting millennial employees to save.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 16, 2016

Amazon seeks to 'radically simplify' its performance assessment process

CEO and founder Jeff Bezos announced a less austere annual appraisal system that will overhaul the company's more controversial program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2016