Paylocity's chief diversity officer on showing up for trans employees

Tauhidah Shakir discusses how to help employees truly feel like they can "bring their whole selves to work."

By Caroline Colvin • July 22, 2021

Report: Ending unemployment benefits doesn't ease restaurant labor pressure

In five states that already ended federally funded unemployment benefits, only 16% of workers said they would be more likely to accept any low-wage job, One Fair Wage research reveals. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 20, 2021

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

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Negative employee experiences can translate into poor customer service, report says

The survey also found that workers value individualistic factors, like work-life balance, more than team-based ones at work.

By Emilie Shumway • July 19, 2021

Indeed adds video interviews to all job postings

Early in the pandemic, shelter-in-place orders fueled a boom in recruiting technology — including at the job site company.

By Caroline Colvin • July 19, 2021

Labor shortage pressures grocers to take a hard look at worker benefits

Companies are offering hefty signing bonuses, but they also need to examine scheduling flexibility, advancement opportunities and other incentives, labor experts and retailers say.

By Jeff Wells , Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • July 19, 2021

To include neurodiverse workers, avoid labels and opt for accommodations

"What's most important to me is that people understand there is no one-size-fits-all approach to ASD, especially in the workplace," writes IBM's Dustin Heywood.

By Dustin Heywood • July 16, 2021

Survey: More than one-third of small business owners would fire workers who don't return on-site

The decision to bring employees back on-site moving forward is not likely to sit well with some.

By Ryan Golden • July 15, 2021

Why team dynamics matter when it comes to big ideas

The magic of ideas really happens when two creative styles come together, something Chevron has discovered, one leader writes. 

By Michael Chuchmuch • July 14, 2021

Most US employers with flexible work plans choose hybrid work, Mercer says

As employers move forward in implementing flexible work options, they may need to experiment on the fly.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2021

TikTok pilots 'TikTok Resumes' video application platform through July

The announcement comes at a time when younger job seekers in the U.S. — a key component of the app's user base — are in high demand across industries.

By Ryan Golden • July 13, 2021

Coaching is in, but managers aren't ready, Forrester says

Employee development trends were already pushing toward more dynamic, one-on-one engagement between employees and managers before the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2021

Toxic workplace? Bring your conscience, says Wharton professor

Negotiation and ethics expert G. Richard Shell discusses takeaways from his 2021 book, "The Conscience Code."

By Caroline Colvin • July 12, 2021

Hybrid work transition overwhelms, challenges IT professionals

Two-thirds of IT decision-makers say they feel overwhelmed trying to manage remote work, according to a JumpCloud survey.

By Katie Malone • July 9, 2021

Monster: 95% of workers surveyed considering changing jobs

The biggest reasons behind the desire for change include burnout and lack of opportunities for growth, Monster said.

By Kathryn Moody • July 9, 2021

Office demand sluggish in cities with greater share of remote-friendly jobs

While COVID-19 cases in the U.S. remain at relatively low levels compared to the start of 2021, the pandemic has changed the way America works.

By Sebastian Obando • July 8, 2021

Uber says employees can spend half their time at home, half at office

In the highly competitive technology sector, remote work has become central to the post-pandemic talent push.

By Ryan Golden • July 7, 2021

'The cascade of vulnerability': How leaders' honesty can trickle down

Gusto Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer Bernard Coleman spoke with HR Dive about how his team works to empower employee authenticity. 

By Caroline Colvin • July 7, 2021

Team events did little for morale during pandemic, survey finds

Leaders who showed compassion and used a holistic approach did the best at keeping their employees' moods up, according to the data. 

By Emilie Shumway • July 7, 2021

Struggling to hire, waste industry looks to less 'traditional' talent pools

Many employers across the industry say it's harder to fill open positions now than it was before the pandemic.

By Maria Rachal • July 7, 2021

Employers aren't ready for engagement paradigm shift, survey says

For better or worse, hybrid work is likely here to stay — and some employers are still grappling with that.

By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2021

How hybrid work has changed employee volunteering

Employees are increasingly focused on local causes, and there are other trends HR teams may want to keep in mind, said iSolved Chief People Officer Amy Mosher.

By Ryan Golden • July 2, 2021

'Fully offline': Bumble joins burnout break wave

The dating app followed LinkedIn and Mozilla in offering workers time off to recharge. 

By Caroline Colvin • July 1, 2021

For LGBTQ workers, paid parental leave is an equity issue

Companies can better support LGBTQ employees by re-examining parental leave policies and the language therein.

By Caroline Colvin • July 1, 2021

Survey: Employees intend to take more vacation, check in less in 2021

Still, the results demonstrate many workers feel compelled to keep in touch with the office and do work while on leave.

By Emilie Shumway • July 1, 2021

How one D&I exec breaks down the fine art of corporate listening

D&I strategist Randi Bryant gives her top tips for inclusion throughout employees' talent cycles.

By Caroline Colvin • June 30, 2021