Feds propose ban on noncompetes

In the historic proposal, the FTC said noncompetes harm competition, suppress labor mobility and reduce wages even for those not bound by the agreements.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 5, 2023

2023 tech job market looks bleak for young grads, but HR can help

What does the future of work look like for recent college graduates in STEM? 

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 4, 2023

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Survey: Taking a cue from Musk, 3 in 4 companies offered voluntary separations in 2022

But companies are concerned about losing top performers while doing so, a ResumeBuilder survey found.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 4, 2023

CEOs are deglobalizing their businesses. What does this mean for HR?

When companies bring more of their business back to the U.S., talent organizations may need to shift priorities to internal hiring.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 4, 2023

Social media can funnel candidates into the hiring process — but not replace it

Employers can use social media to tell prospective candidates a story, sources said, but HR must beware of potential pitfalls.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 4, 2023

HR’s evolving role can demonstrate its value amid layoffs

Paaras Parker, CHRO of Paycor, told HR Dive how HR pros can prove their worth at a tumultuous time.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 3, 2023

‘Recession’ was HR’s word for 2022

Glassdoor announced its word of the year as “return-to-office.” HR Dive reporter Caroline Colvin makes the case for “recession” instead. 

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 3, 2023

3 ways HR pros can help workers through layoffs

HR pros can’t let the challenging nature of layoffs keep them from assisting affected employees, sources told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 30, 2022

How to manage employee communication in the hybrid era

“Employees can really get overwhelmed and have really high levels of anxiety if they’re getting a flood of messages from multiple communication channels,” one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 29, 2022

Utah will no longer require a bachelor’s degree for most state jobs

States and private companies continue to push for a skills-first hiring agenda in response to talent shortages.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 22, 2022

Burnout is unprecedented. Here’s what employers can do.

Employers should ensure they are nurturing peer relationships, mapping career opportunities and paying market value to employees, one report said.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 22, 2022

Tracking the convergence of trends that will follow HR into 2023

Coasting into 2023, the changes prompted by the pandemic don’t show any hints of reverting back to the old ways, the Thrive HR co-founders write. 

By Jason Walker and Rey Ramirez • Dec. 21, 2022

Employers unsatisfied with performance management programs: WTW

But there are actions employers can take, starting with training, enabling and equipping managers to effectively evaluate performance.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2022

Layoffs on the horizon? Consider transfers instead, consultancy says

Such moves can not only position an employer for a strong recovery but also protect its public image, McLean and Company said.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 20, 2022

More deskless workers consider leaving, many citing emotional issues

Fair treatment, respect and feeling valued factored heavily into respondents’ decisions, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2022

Meeting data links employee attendance to retention

Employees who would later depart were in 46% fewer one-on-one meetings than those who remained, according to Vyopta data.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 20, 2022

Is the metaverse the answer to hybrid work’s engagement problem?

VR, AR and similar technologies hold promise, but specific workplace integrations are “fairly exotic” at present, one analyst told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022

MIT: Employees want support from managers in times of uncertainty

The research by two Claremont Graduate University researchers comes amid layoffs and a precarious economic situation.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022

The unspoken crisis in men’s mental health — and how employers can help

For many men, the traditional approach is not working, one expert told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 16, 2022

As market volatility tests DEI commitments, some remain laser-focused on equitable hiring, pay

Employers upped their interview requests to underrepresented candidates and made a substantial number of offers this year, a Hired report reveals.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 16, 2022

Representation means more than just hiring Black workers, panelists say

In 2022, the Fortune 500 has six Black CEOs. 

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 16, 2022

Indeed: Employees remain chipper despite layoffs

All the work HR has been doing to attract and retain talent may now be paying dividends.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 15, 2022

Layoffs plague housing industry, bringing talent dilemmas

The National Association of Home Builders’ chief economist added nuance to the staff reduction trends.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2022

Washington Post, CNN, Buzzfeed layoffs: What HR pros can learn

The ongoing wave of layoffs in tech, media and finance provide a case study for HR across industries. 

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2022

Hiring managers say pandemic-driven remote work is here to stay

Flexible work options are not always feasible, but if an employer can offer them without risking productivity, it may be wise to do so, sources say.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 15, 2022