Talent

The key to a successful post-pandemic workplace might be coaching

Using coaching to reskill managers is imperative for addressing culture changes brought on by the shift to hybrid and flexible work, a new survey found.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 30, 2022

Report: 9 in 10 companies will require return to office by 2023

Notably, nearly three-quarters of companies surveyed said they still intend to hire remote workers in the future.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2022

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A deep dive into diversity and inclusion

Staying thoughtful and engaged regarding DEI topics — as well as listening to employees — can help employers meet goals and retain people.

By HR Dive staff

Unemployment numbers paint a positive picture for workers with disabilities — but it may not last

Inflation may drive employers to cut back on hiring, according to a report released Monday.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 29, 2022

How workplaces actually integrate mental health tools

Meditation in the workplace can create small changes that “go a long way,” one HR pro said.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 29, 2022

Women and men don’t experience flexibility the same, report says

A lack of organizational intent and manager training can impede the progress flexibility is intended to help.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 29, 2022

‘Weak’ connections led to higher job mobility in study of 20M LinkedIn users

The platform’s study tested a key sociological theory, but it also may hold value for HR professionals at a time when referral programs are in vogue.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2022

Walmart hiring 1,500 full-time truck drivers as part of holiday hiring spree

The retailer has upped its efforts this year to strengthen its truck driver pipeline for the holiday season and beyond.

By David Taube • Sept. 28, 2022

U of Texas: Women execs more likely than men to focus on customer relationships

The study comes at a time in which external forces have created significant barriers for women’s career trajectories.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 27, 2022

Skills-first employers may outperform peers, but many are struggling to adapt

Employers are still wary of turning away from degree-based hiring, reports have said, which is the first step for truly skills-first organizations.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 27, 2022

Monster: Two-thirds of workers would quit if forced to return to the office five days a week

Flexibility remains a top perk for employees — and is increasingly becoming table stakes.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 26, 2022

3rd Circuit doesn’t buy employer’s phone search rationale for firing

An HR professional in the case claimed she fired the plaintiff after discovering text messages on his phone that suggested he was soliciting sex workers.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 26, 2022

Be wary of employee monitoring to assuage leader angst, Microsoft says

While remote monitoring generally is legal, heavy surveillance could damage morale, other reports have said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 26, 2022

What potential hires want out of a seasonal job

Researchers advised talent teams to “think long term” regarding seasonal job proposals.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2022

Pfizer, Amazon join Chobani CEO’s Afghan refugee hiring initiative

Participating employers said they plan to hire more than 20,000 refugees over the next three years.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2022

Employers should prioritize retention over hiring, study suggests

Companies contending with an unprecedented talent market and looming recession have begun “labor hoarding,” according to some reports.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 23, 2022

Bad interview processes may be driving applicants away

An employer’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion matters, a survey revealed — and that extends to the interview process.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 23, 2022

Contingent workers want in on workplace culture

Since the pandemic, gig workers have filled in amid staffing shortages. What happens when they want to leave, too?

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 22, 2022

Long COVID-19 may be more common among your employees than you think

The disease is likely being underreported in the health system for a few reasons, said Janet Young, lead clinical scientist at Springbuk.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 22, 2022

1 in 3 workers didn’t get a raise in the past year, BambooHR says

The stage appears set for the majority of U.S. employers to offer larger pay increases during the next year.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2022

Emotional skills training bolsters employee satisfaction, Finnish group says

At a time when HR teams have tried just about everything to improve retention, some in the industry have called on organizations to look inward.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 20, 2022

What’s trending for HR leaders? Hiring slowdowns, flexible work, Gartner says

Given anxiety around a potential downturn, it’s clear employers are in the midst of a strange situation nearing 2022’s end.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 19, 2022

Neurodiverse inclusion is improving, but lack of awareness is blocking progress

Employers can improve by prioritizing inclusive language and retrofitting interview structures.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 19, 2022

Study: Remote, hybrid workers have greater psychological safety than on-site workers

This may be yet another perceived benefit of flexible work arrangements, alongside improved work-life balance, according to meQuilibrium.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 16, 2022

Commutes are costly — but co-working spaces may strike a balance, survey finds

Workplace solutions are likely to play out differently from organization to organization, experts have noted.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2022

Feds issue employer toolkit to ensure workers’ rights are ‘freely exercised’

The toolkit is being rolled out amid aggressive efforts by the Biden administration to strengthen workers’ ability to organize.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2022