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  • '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 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
  • Trendline

    A deep dive on mental health at work

    There are myraid factors that affect an individual employee’s mental health, but some trends have emerged in recent months.

    By HR Dive staff
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    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
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    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 Nov. 5, 2019
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    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
  • Opinion

    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
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    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 Nov. 4, 2019
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    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
  • Study: Employee engagement ticks up in the fall

    The period beginning in October gives employers an opportunity to engage workers and align around year-end goals.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2019
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    Some men think workplace barriers women face are myths

    Other studies noted that men may be at a loss as to how to help women.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 4, 2019
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    Clutch: Men more likely to believe they do more than others with the same title

    Clutch attributed the difference in survey results between men and women to "broader workplace issues," including the motherhood penalty.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2019
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    CHROs have a growing influence on branding

    The employee value proposition is key to a brand's overall success, a new report notes, but efforts must be authentic.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2019
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    Forrester: In 2020, companies 'will stop apologizing' for their employee experiences

    Employers are increasingly owning the characteristics that set them apart from the competition — even if that means being clear about who isn't a culture fit.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Nov. 1, 2019
  • Deep Dive

    To whom it may concern: Are cover letters obsolete?

    Many employers no longer require cover letters, experts told HR Dive, but they may help recruiters identify candidates with strong potential.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 1, 2019
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    Salesforce, partners expect to drive creation of 4.2M jobs by 2024 — but are workers ready?

    Despite the potential for growth and innovation, the tech talent gap continues to vex employers. 

    By Riia O'Donnell • Oct. 31, 2019
  • US company boards improved gender parity, but still lag behind other countries

    Change may be on the way, however, as states consider female board member quota laws similar to California's.

    By Oct. 31, 2019
  • Candidates doctor their resumes to boost their chances, UK poll says

    Recruiting is a task-heavy space made lighter by automation. But automation may subtract more than to-do list items from the hiring process.

    By Oct. 31, 2019
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    3 lessons on the future of talent pipelines

    From hiring the formerly incarcerated to working with teachers in disadvantaged communities, companies like Walmart and Microsoft aren't afraid to experiment.

    By Oct. 31, 2019