A sense of belonging may keep workers on board

Workplace exclusion has a detrimental impact to a company's bottom line, according to BetterUp.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 17, 2019

Whole Foods to cut health benefits for nearly 2K part-timers

In contrast to Whole Foods' decision, some employers of hourly workforces have considered more benefits, including healthcare and paid leave. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 17, 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

Noodles & Company introduces financial wellness benefits to attract and retain talent

When organizations provide workers with financial assistance, they also help their own bottom lines, multiple reports have shown.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 16, 2019

Randstad to fill 17K jobs for employers anticipating busy holiday season

The openings largely include customer service, warehouse support and industrial positions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 16, 2019

Going beyond the mentor: Steps tech can take to include more women

WhiteHat Security's Rachael Andrews sees examples of qualified women struggling to gain respect for their tech skills everywhere ⁠— but employers can step in to uplift them.

By Rachael Andrews • Sept. 16, 2019

Atlassian makes its D&I tool free to employers

The company said it used the program to cut attrition rates for women in technical roles in half.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 16, 2019

Employers believe experience, not a degree, is better at showing data literacy

As recruiters continue to struggle to find tech talent, many have embraced practical skills and reconsidered degrees as a hiring requirement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 16, 2019

'Let it break:' How HR can stop putting out fires and think strategically

HR can propel a business into the future, but how do you get the CEO's ear, and what do you say once you have it?

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 13, 2019

ManpowerGroup: Positive outlook for hiring continues in Q4

Organizations will likely need to optimize their talent strategies to hire in this tight talent market.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019

Women land nearly half of chief marketing officer spots

A report from Russell Reynolds Associates reveals a level of gender parity that remains rare in other positions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019

Gender diversity may encourage better work-life balance, positive outlooks

One benefit of gender diversity recent studies have confirmed is the positive impact female leaders can have on team members.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 13, 2019

The skills gap grew by 12% last year, survey says

Though some experts question the origin of the skills gap, businesses do appear to feel the impact of a talent shortage.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 12, 2019

Report: Trade war, tariffs to blame for August job cuts

The tech industry reported the highest number of cuts last month.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2019

Universe shifts, millennials now ask Gen Z for tech help

Gen Z exudes technology confidence, which may lead them to give first priority to employers that allow them to try new tech and take their suggestions. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Sept. 12, 2019

Talent leaders, job seekers don't see eye to eye on candidate experience

With positions to fill in a market short on talent, employers may need to give the hiring process a second look.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2019

Less than half of small businesses plan to hike hiring in next 12 months

Small businesses may be able to improve their pitch by, among other things, leveraging their unique cultures.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 12, 2019

Study: Women are widely underrepresented in STEM research institutions

Gender parity won't occur on its own, research has shown. Organizations will need to prioritize diversity and inclusion efforts to address this issue.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 12, 2019

Amazon to fill 30K positions at 6 career day events across US

Some have called the company a leader in funding hourly employees' training and development.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2019

UPS plans to hire 100K temporary employees for peak season

The 100,000 figure is the same as last year, however, UPS is increasing the minimum wage it will offer to potentially compete for talent in a tight market.

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 11, 2019

BLS: Job growth will be slower in the 2018-2028 decade

Healthcare positions are the most in-demand jobs and are among the fastest growing predicted for the time period. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2019

MIT researchers say improving skills not enough to face automation

Technology's impact may be unpredictable, but experts have been clear in stating that L&D professionals need to emphasize basic digital literacy efforts.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 10, 2019

Professor: Diversity policies fall short due to conflicting goals, lack of management

Organizations investing time, effort and resources into diversity and inclusion initiatives should be prepared to measure the outcomes of their strategies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019

IBM: Millions of workers need training, but less than half of employers have resources to do so

HR professionals may have no choice but to invest in training if they want to move their organizations forward.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019

When workers are told to be creative, it can put them at risk, university study says

The assertion that creative expression opens workers up to admonishment adds a new dimension to the current need for ingenuity at work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 10, 2019

Could there be unintended consequences to putting off retirement?

Mandatory retirement policies are mostly illegal in the U.S., but their disappearance concerns some who worry about future generations.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2019