Code-switching at work may have unforeseen consequences

Panelists unpacked the effects of covering and code-switching during a session at the ABA’s 2022 Labor and Employment Law Conference.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 16, 2022

Why everyone is talking about transparency right now

Thanks to state legislation, potential federal regulation and employee pressure, “transparency” is this season’s watchword.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2022

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

Poor flexible work designs may drive turnover

Employers are struggling to ensure flexible work policies are applied equitably across organizations, a Unit4 survey said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2022

Gut check: There’s a difference between layoffs in tech and tech-sector layoffs

Hiring tech workers still proves difficult despite chaos at Twitter, high-profile hiring freezes and cuts at the largest tech companies.

By Matt Ashare • Nov. 14, 2022

Reports: Twitter dropped contractors without warning

Separately, one group of employees suing the company over layoffs has sought a protective order from a California court.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2022

Amazon reportedly plans 10K layoffs

The e-commerce giant is downsizing divisions related to devices like Alexa and human resources, the New York Times reports.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2022

4 ways to foster LGBTQ allyship in the workplace

Allyship became personal for Claudia Dulac, head of diversity & inclusion for Merrill, when her husband came out as gay in 2009.

By Claudia Dulac • Nov. 14, 2022

Marijuana legislation still troubles talent strategy

Right now, regardless of industry, HR managers are grappling with adult use of recreational cannabis — and whether monitoring off-the-clock use and taking punitive action is worth their time.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 11, 2022

Will the NLRB enforce labor protections in the marijuana industry?

The dizzying web of legal and illegal cannabis use across the U.S. makes for more headaches than easy answers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 11, 2022

Slowly but surely, S&P boards are diversifying

New directors account for only 7% of all S&P board directors, but the new additions were largely from historically underrepresented groups.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 11, 2022

5 execs share the hardest tech jobs to hire for right now

Workers with technical skills are still prized by technology leaders. But soft skills and subject matter expertise are the true holy grail in a volatile job market.

By Roberto Torres , Matt Ashare , Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 10, 2022

Redfin lays off 13% of workforce as trouble comes to real estate industry

This news coincides with Meta’s own Nov. 10 layoff announcement, also amounting to a 13% workforce reduction, and Twitter’s ongoing layoff saga.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 10, 2022

Hybrid Health: Holiday parties might be a retention solution

“Companies are really looking to figure out ways to engage employees, especially after the past two years,” an event planner told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 9, 2022

Is there a link between layoffs and CSR?

Embodying company values may be an underrated form of crisis management.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 9, 2022

How private employers can recruit and retain veterans

Many private employers now recognize the skills service members bring to the workforce, writes Wendy Buckingham, associate attorney at Littler.

By Wendy Buckingham • Nov. 9, 2022

College presidential searches still favor White candidates, report says

Different search firm practices, hiring processes and job descriptions can change an exclusionary status quo, the College Futures Foundation said.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2022

DoorDash offers operators access to discounted learning, mental health benefits

DoorDash’s program is expected to help operators with recruitment, retention and staff development — issues that are among the top challenges for restaurateurs.

By Julie Littman • Nov. 8, 2022

With SEC disclosure rules looming, investors eye HR transparency

Transparent employers tend to experience higher employee retention and more investor interest, according to a report from The Conference Board.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 8, 2022

CompTIA partnership aims to expand tech opportunities for LGBTQ talent

Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts remain an active consideration for the tech sector, which has struggled with bias.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 8, 2022

The companies that went fully remote — and never looked back

Scrapped plans for a new headquarters. An expired lease. A coronavirus-driven shift to remote work has been seamless enough for some companies to ditch physical offices altogether.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 7, 2022

Twitter workers file WARN Act lawsuit challenging mass layoffs

The company reportedly moved to provide severance in the wake of the action, potentially fulfilling the penalty for any noncompliance.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 4, 2022

Amazon freezes corporate hiring, citing ‘uncertain’ economy

A looming recession may drive many employers to focus on retention over hiring, studies have said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 4, 2022

HR is more worried about retention than hiring, data suggests

With a predicted recession on the horizon, it’s not hard to see why HR is shifting its focus to retention.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 3, 2022

CHROs foresee layoffs, hiring freezes in next 6 months, PwC says

But CEOs also said they’re hiring in specific areas to drive growth.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 3, 2022

Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover is an ‘anomaly’ in human resources

In M&A situations, leaders typically try to reduce anxiety among employees.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 3, 2022