US Navy recruiters turn to virtual reality to attract STEM talent

The Navy revealed an Oculus Rift-based VR platform during a Memorial Day event in New York City.

By Tess Taylor • June 1, 2017

When employees cause cyber breaches, most insurers won't pay out

If employers don't patch their networks, or when employees fall for phishing scams, many insurers say they won't bother.

By Justine Brown , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

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What HR pros need to know about AI in the workplace

HR professionals may be wary of using certain AI technologies in their work, but research indicates the broader workforce is forging ahead.

By HR Dive staff

Only 35% of organizations use a high-performing HR delivery system

Within most organizations, the HR function isn't aligned with the C-suite’s change and support plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

Report: Automation threatens up to 7.5M retail jobs

Retail cashier jobs, 73% of which are held by women, are at the highest risk of loss to automation technologies, according to a study by Cornerstone Capital Group.

By Dan O'Shea • May 22, 2017

Google for Jobs announced — and it's exactly what you think it is

The soon-to-be-rolled-out search feature will allow users to see various categories of job postings for top sites like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Monster and others. 

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017

Study: 79% of US workers get company news from the office grapevine

Office gossip – not corporate news – is the biggest source of information for employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

CareerBuilder: Over half of HR managers predict AI will be part of their function in 5 years

Artificial intelligence and automation will free up HR to become a strategic business partner, the study finds. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

Apple shells out $200M for 'dark data' company, eyes machine learning improvements

"Dark data," a term for the unusable 70-80% of data created annually, could significantly improve the quality of virtual assistants that have been adopted by HR.

By Tess Taylor • May 16, 2017

As workers return to desks, experts fear spread of 'WannaCry' ransomware

Employees who lack cyber savvy, and HR departments with outdated security software, are easy targets.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017

CHRO influence on the C-suite is increasing despite poor perceptions

The findings from Harvard Business Review reveal that executives outside of HR are still reluctant to become CHROs despite the position's growing relevance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017

Only 52% of companies say they have a strong digital IQ

Companies may be struggling to keep up with the digital evolution, a PwC study shows. HR has a role to play in addressing the gap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017

Study: HR departments are slow to use tech for functions beyond payroll

Only a quarter of employers use technology for benefits, education and communication.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017

Hackers phish Gannett Co. HR workers, leaking email login credentials

The scam, originally discovered by the media publisher on March 30, mostly fooled junior HR professionals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017

Study: 22% of workers underreport hours, creating resentment, and burnout

Nearly half of employers don't even know that employees are underreporting their hours.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017

Study: 41% of CHROs say business savvy is biggest HR knowledge gap

HR professionals must understand the business they're a part of and turn strategy into action.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 5, 2017

4 technology tips to improve HR communications

From performance reviews to PTO requests, most HR professionals understand that HR communication can be tricky.

By Miranda Nicholson • April 26, 2017

Study: 35% of employers use wearables in wellness programs

Use of wearables increased 10% from 2015, and the number is likely going to keep growing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 26, 2017

Employee engagement: What HR needs to know

There's no easy fix for the two most dreaded words in HR. To change it, employers often have to start re-building from the ground up.

By Kathryn Moody • April 25, 2017

The key to blue-collar retention: Engage employees at critical points

Employers in the “new blue-collar” industries like restaurants and hospitality face unique employee engagement and retention challenges, but innovative HR strategies offer hope.

By Kathryn Moody • April 24, 2017

The future of employee healthcare engagement looks strangely human

Big data will change the way employees use healthcare over the next decade, but the human touch will still be essential.

By Ryan Golden • April 24, 2017

To improve engagement, make performance reviews focus on the future

Frequent conversations continue to replace the dreaded once-a-year performance review.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2017

Facebook brings bots, compliance to Workplace at F8

Workplace is now used by about 14,000 organizations worldwide — up from 1,000 last year.

By Justine Brown • April 20, 2017

Ethics reporting rates have increased since 2010, new report shows

More employees feel that they can report such issues, signaling increased trust in organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 18, 2017

Microchip implants make data accessible but raise workplace privacy questions

The RFID microchip implant is designed to take the place of keys, business cards and other items. Will it catch on?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2017

Report: 95% of employers have employees who breach network security

Motives vary, ranging from data theft to cybershopping to covering up illicit and/or illegal activity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2017