Talent
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Poll: 66% of workers say offices will disappear by 2030
Women value remote work benefits more than men, the poll revealed, but it's less likely women will have access to the perk.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Microsoft reveals demographic gaps between employees, management
To provide a better snapshot of representation, the company has for the first time released a report that shows gaps by employee level and setting.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Dell prioritizes women, people of color in 10-year culture strategy
The company aims to have black and Hispanic workers make up 15% of its U.S. management team by 2030.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2019 -
ColumnResource Actions: How social media challenged HR in 2019
An FMLA fishing trip and an Elmo meme showed how platforms can create unintended workplace consequences.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2019 -
Proposal to scrap H-2B newspaper job ad requirement clears White House
DHS and DOL said that in an effort to modernize recruiting mandates, employers would instead be required to run job postings online.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Brookings: Low-wage workers need training, bias protections
Millions of U.S. workers earn a median wage of $10.22 an hour — including a disproportionate number of black and Hispanic workers and women.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Employees say they crave stronger relationships at work
It appears many workers have a long road to friendship: Half of those in a recent survey said they don't know their colleagues' names.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Business owners struggle to communicate about 401(k) plans
Usage rates of financial benefits are down, recent research revealed. Poor communication could be the reason why.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Most leaders say their companies subsidize training delivered outside the workplace
This strategy, noted by Ceridian in a new study, is one that top companies have put into practice in spades in 2019, mainly via partnerships.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Glassdoor: 2020 will kick off a 'culture-first decade'
Employee-first culture — and the impact of a looming election — are among the trends the job board and company rating site predicts in the coming year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2019 -
Randstad, CISCO partner to attract military veterans to cybersecurity careers
Experts say military veterans are an under-tapped talent pool that could fill many of the jobs today's skills gap has left vacant.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Employers must 'go the extra mile' and negotiate more than salary, Robert Half says
Workers may be hesitant to negotiate, but recent data suggests more relaxed attitudes toward salary negotiations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 11, 2019 -
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'My big aha moment': How one HR executive deals with layoff anxiety
Employees and employers alike need to prepare for inevitable change, says Kerry Field, SVP of HR and chief people officer at Harvey Building Products.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 08, 2019 -
Study: Work-life balance is the most important part of a successful culture
Some experts say work-life balance is unrealistic, however, and that employers should work toward "synergy" instead.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 08, 2019 -
Cybersecurity workforce must grow 145% to close talent gap
Most employers in a recent study reported a shortage of cybersecurity staff and for some, the lack of specialists was their top concern.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 08, 2019 -
Construction workers most likely to use cocaine, misuse opioids
More than any other group, construction workers are found to have the highest instance of drug use and misuse.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Outsourcing of HR functions has led to a fractured employee experience
Today's workplace demands a focus on people and won't accommodate silos, according to a report from Mercer.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Managers may underestimate Gen Z's desire for face time
Members of the newest generation of workers have shown in research that they embrace tech proficiency, but not at the expense of human connection.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Nearly half of US workers plan to job hunt in the next year
Workers also are seeking to change careers and industries — but many are pessimistic about their chances.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 07, 2019 -
Employer's ban on sugary drink sales delivers sweet results
Employer food offerings can pose a significant obstacle to worker wellness, research shows.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 06, 2019 -
How Chevron chooses inclusion in an industry that struggles with diversity
"When everyone's in, everyone wins," Lee Jourdan, chief diversity officer at Chevron, told HR Dive in an interview.
By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 06, 2019 -
Veterans are underemployed because employers don't understand their skills
Employers may "unintentionally funnel" veterans into certain positions, a new LinkedIn report says.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 05, 2019 -
Employee experience is the 'magic key' to business performance, WTW says
This study adds to the ranks of research that confirm employee experience is not just a nice-to-have.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 05, 2019 -
OpinionComplex but not complicated: 3 ways to change the workforce for all women
C-suite leaders may have good intentions but employers need to back up those beliefs with action, writes Pamela Culpepper, co-founder of Have Her Back Consulting.
By Pamela Culpepper • Nov. 05, 2019
