40% of workers say it's common to spend time on personal taxes during work

Previous research indicated that employees use up to eight hours of company time per week for non-work activities.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 8, 2019

Unemployment holds at 3.8% as March brings 196K jobs

March had solid numbers compared to February, which only saw an addition of 33,000 nonfarm jobs, BLS reported.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 8, 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

3 questions to jumpstart innovation at any company

What do you do when you have "literally no humans to sell to"? You go back to the drawing board, Kat Cole said during her keynote at Workhuman 2019.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2019

Taco Bell to host 600 summertime 'hiring parties'

The restaurant chain's tactic is indicative of a larger trend in talent management: the emphasis on employee experience.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 8, 2019

Budget cuts, sluggish recruiting hurt digital transformation plans

Executives in a Hackett Group report still expect to complete digital transformation efforts in the next two to three years.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 8, 2019

Gen X lags behind others in employee engagement, financial security

Regardless of Gen X's status, worker engagement by generation is still worth considering.

By Katie Clarey , Jennifer Carsen • April 8, 2019

DHS releases 30,000 extra H-2B visas, making more seasonal workers available

Any increase in the federal allotment of H-2B visas is good news for short-staffed employers, but the boost may not solve summer staffing problems.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • April 5, 2019

Target announces June wage hike to $13 an hour

The incremental bump is part of the retailer's plan to reach a $15 minimum wage by the end of 2020. 

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2019

Levi Strauss & Co., Mars, Inc. among winners of Gallup workplace awards

Gallup also named healthcare providers, banks, credit unions and other nationally recognized companies among its 40 winners. 

By Riia O'Donnell • April 4, 2019

Study: Most workers are fairly happy on the job, but low pay remains a sticking point

In study after study, employee satisfaction is tied to pay, technological capability and career advancement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2019

Employers tolerant of minor offenses, intolerant of candidates' marijuana use

The background check report also found retail had the highest positive drug-screening results of any industry. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2019

Women now are nearly a third of cybersecurity professionals, says new study

As women's numbers increase in the tech fields, HR must ensure that their salaries don't lag behind their male counterparts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

APA award lauds employers' focus on worker well-being

More than 80% of workers at awarded employers said they recommend their organization as a good place to work, whereas only 62% do so nationally.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Lawmakers consider bill adding gender identity, sexual orientation to Title VII

"All forms of discrimination are tied together, and we must address them together," Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., said at Tuesday's hearing.

By Morgan Fecto • April 3, 2019

STEM fields won't achieve gender parity without direct intervention

Bias and selection based on similarity could keep gender equality at bay indefinitely, a new study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Study: Lower profits expected due to higher wage demands

Employers of blue-collar workers may face the biggest losses because workers can demand higher pay due to their scarcity, the report predicted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Employees more productive, creative in highly automated companies

Workers in such organizations also may be more open to learning, ServiceNow research showed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019

Human Rights Campaign awards 570 US companies a perfect score on LGBTQ equality

According to the report, 16.8 million employees have a non-discrimination policy protecting them from sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019

Employers still eyeing foreign talent despite visa restrictions

Respondents to a recent survey said they generally remain undeterred by difficult visa application processes and an increase in requests for evidence.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019

Maryland lawmakers override governor's $15 minimum wage veto

The law will take effect incrementally, requiring most employers in the state to pay at least $15 per hour by 2025.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2019

Employees see flexible work as the new norm

More than a third of respondents in a new IWG survey said flexibility is more important than an esteemed title.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

Talent management software costs can deter first-time buyers

HR may struggle to keep up with competitors without a good tech partner, but the market can be especially confusing for newcomers, a new survey shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

Just 30% of people say a deaf individual could perform their job equally well

A lack of contact with specific groups can breed bias, a Communication Service for the Deaf poll suggests.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

From buzzkill to benefit: How IBM rebranded its HR department

Employees are clients, too, and should be treated as such, Carrie Altieri, IBM's VP of communications for people and culture, told HR Dive.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 1, 2019

Workers of color bond following police violence against black Americans

Researchers said employers can create a more inclusive workplace by allowing employees to bond following tragic external incidents.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019