Largest US senior housing operator to pilot nursing assistant apprenticeship

Both private and public organizations are behind a massive expansion of the apprenticeship model in the U.S.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 3, 2019

'It's not just for trades anymore': How apprenticeships have taken off in Iowa

The state is home to about 750 apprenticeship programs and 7,600 registered apprentices. 

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 3, 2019

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Top trends in employee retention

With employers pulling back on hiring, many HR professionals are squarely focused on retention. But there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

By HR Dive staff

Students, employers disagree on the relevance of college majors

A growing number of employers are not only focusing on skills over majors, but bypassing degrees as a job requirement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2019

Workers anticipate raises, promotions in 2020

Employees — particularly hourly workers — show great interest in career development opportunities, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2019

Study: Women prioritize workplace acceptance over pay

STEM culture, in particular, may keep women out, a study from The Ohio State University noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2019

Bad candidate experiences chase away nearly half of job seekers

Recent research shows that candidates and talent pros don't see eye to eye on the recruiting process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2019

ADP: In 2020, work will be team-based and personalized

More employers want to streamline people processes and erase silos, especially because a strong people organization is a business imperative.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 2, 2019

SHRM: More than one-third of workplaces not politically inclusive

Politics at work is a hot, potentially disruptive topic right now, but employers can take action to ease tensions.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 27, 2019

Don't just add 'other': How to make employment forms inclusive

Many companies have inadvertent gaps in their D&I efforts — particularly when it comes to gender non-conforming applicants and employees.

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 27, 2019

Open floor designs topped workers' list of office layouts

Office design is tied to job satisfaction, and more employees are singing the praises of open offices with private spaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 27, 2019

Market value suffers when women join boards, study finds

An increase in board diversity may be perceived by investors as a firm's motivation to pursue "diversity for diversity's sake," the study's authors wrote.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Nov. 27, 2019

Most job candidates seek employers who value diversity, inclusion and equity

Choosing to act on D&I initiatives is not only an ethical decision but also a business decision.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 27, 2019

Qualtrics takes on the skills gap and recruiting with STEM day care

The offering is part of a larger expansion that will see the worksite double in size and add 1,000 tech jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2019

Nearly all Fortune 500s fail to 'hyper-personalize' the candidate experience

The Phenom People report notes that recruiters still struggle to use AI effectively, but job seekers don't always like tech's involvement in the process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2019

A simple 'hello' from managers can engage employees, new study finds

The practice may seem obvious, but many managers say they're overwhelmed and lack training, meaning they may not know the power of their actions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2019

Helpers wanted: Retail thirsts after tech talent ahead of holiday season

In 2019, retail's demand for web developers rose 55% compared to 2018. It's the fastest growing category, according to data from iCIMS.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 26, 2019

Most workers say managers could do more to support ill co-workers

Chronic illnesses can be a sensitive topic in the workplace, but many workers are unsure of how to help co-workers experiencing those illnesses.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 25, 2019

Seasonal retail workers attracted to flexible work options, report says

Robust hiring forecasts preceded a holiday hiring season that began as early as August for some retailers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 25, 2019

'Like a bad breakup': HR vendors are dumping cannabis clients

Two cannabis industry employers told HR Dive they suddenly were dropped by HR services vendors. Those familiar with the industry say it happens a lot.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 25, 2019

Study: Hiring algorithm vendors leave out details on bias, fairness

The Cornell University researchers analyzed 19 vendors with pre-employment screenings including questions, video interview analysis and games.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 25, 2019

Execs say HR will become irrelevant if it doesn't modernize

Those who thrive will be "pathfinding" HR departments — organizations that can simultaneously maintain a purpose-led culture and generate insights from data.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 22, 2019

Want to speed up gender parity? Start with a women's resource group

"Be in charge of diversity — even if it's not your job," a Fairygodboss report recommends.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 22, 2019

It's not a zero-sum game: 3 ways to make inclusion work for everyone

"If we don't address everyone, we're leaving them out of the workforce either explicitly as they turnover, or implicitly by not allowing them to fully contribute," one expert told HR Dive.

By Riia O'Donnell • Nov. 22, 2019

5 S&P 500 CEOs booted last year for 'personal misconduct'

It appears such firms make use of robust succession planning; this is not the case for every business, but experts say it should be.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 22, 2019

Single employees lose out on benefits compared to their married colleagues

Singles aren't the only employees missing out on benefits. LGBTQ couples often lose out, too — particularly when it comes to family-oriented benefits.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Nov. 21, 2019