Resource 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

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

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

The new tech driving HR's digital transformation

It's time invest in new technology that puts control of HR data into the hands of our employees. Because the digital transformation isn’t coming – it’s here.    

Nov. 11, 2019

'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. 8, 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. 8, 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. 8, 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. 7, 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. 7, 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. 7, 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. 7, 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. 6, 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. 6, 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. 5, 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. 5, 2019

Complex 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. 5, 2019

Make career development month count

Employee development should focus on moving employees closer to their ultimate career destination. Take your talent experience initiatives to the next level.

Nov. 5, 2019

Food service hiring leads job growth ahead of the holiday season

October's job gains were better than expected, CareerBuilder CEO Irina Novoselsky told HR Dive, despite a dip in manufacturing employment.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 4, 2019

Temp gigs may outpace wider job growth through 2025

Supply chain-related jobs continue to dominate the list of fastest-growing temporary occupations, Emsi and TrueBlue said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2019