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  • Global study finds 84% of workers aren't fully engaged

    But the ADP Research Institute study also found that teamwork and strong leadership could improve engagement metrics.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 17, 2019
  • A multigenerational workforce means varying views on pay, engagement

    What motivates one cohort may not work for another, a new report shows.

    By Riia O'Donnell • June 14, 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
  • AP poll: Younger workers more likely to view aging workforce as a negative

    More than one-third of respondents ages 18 to 49 said that indiviudals staying in the workforce longer is "mostly a bad thing" for American workers.

    By Lisa Burden • June 14, 2019
  • Google CEO apologizes to LGBTQ workers, promises more engagement

    The apology came after backlash over YouTube's decision that homophobic rhetoric on a conservative pundit's channel didn't violate its policies. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019
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    Only one-fifth of workers believe their teams embrace change, poll finds

    Less than a third strongly agreed that they trust their teammates, too, Eagle Hill Consulting said. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019
  • Nevada becomes first state to protect applicants with positive marijuana tests

    The law makes exceptions, however, for certain occupations, including firefighters and emergency medical technicians.

    By June 14, 2019
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    Employers are overpaying to lure talent, Gartner says

    Tenured employees who discover discrepancies between their salaries and those of new colleagues may be inclined to leave, the firm said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019
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    Poor mental, physical health carry significant risk for productivity loss

    According to one researcher, employers need to focus on building a more supportive management culture and more inclusive offices. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019
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    Nearly one-third of employees in survey plan to quit in next 12 months

    Low pay and a lack of work-life balance emerged as key drivers of unhappiness in a Spherion survey.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 14, 2019
  • Chegg debuts stock-based student loan reimbursement

    "Corporations are one of the largest beneficiaries of our education system and they should be part of the solution to realign the system," Chegg's CEO said. 

    By Riia O'Donnell • June 13, 2019
  • Business, finance and legal employers ghost the most applicants

    A survey also found employees in advertising, marketing, media and public relations were most likely to ghost the employers. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 13, 2019
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    Work flexibility for new dads translates to better health for new moms, study says

    Analyzing data based on leave practices in Sweden, the report found that simultaneous leave for mothers and fathers brings many benefits.

    By Riia O'Donnell , June 12, 2019
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    Automation could put millions of women's jobs at risk

    Between 40 million and 160 million women globally may need to transition to positions requiring higher-level skills, McKinsey Global Institute said.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 12, 2019
  • California bill seeks to codify new independent contractor test

    The test assumes all workers are employees, unless an employer can show they meet three criteria.

    By Riia O'Donnell • June 12, 2019
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    Deep Dive

    How to wrangle the 'wild west' of collaboration tech

    "We're in a mid-place, where old habits and old tech are encountering new tech," The Hackett Group's Max Caldwell told HR Dive.

    By Riia O'Donnell • June 11, 2019
  • Hourly workers want to be promoted from within

    They are twice as interested in earning a promotion at their current organization than in climbing the ladder elsewhere, the report said.

    By , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2019
  • Partnerships between employers, local governments play key role in upskilling

    Labor supply shouldn't be stakeholders' only concern when it comes to the skills gap, speakers at a Brookings Institution event said.

    By June 11, 2019
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    Inefficiencies slow hiring for small, mid-size employers

    The average time-to-hire for 47% of small and mid-size businesses in a BerniePortal study was 15 to 30 days.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2019
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    Target expands family leave, backup care for hourly workers

    Retailers depend heavily on hourly and part-time workers, who may find it difficult to take unpaid time for caregiving responsibilities.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 11, 2019
  • How employers approach global pay strategies in a volatile market

    As more businesses shift to a global economy, employers may face new challenges in designing compensation plans, a Radford report noted.

    By , Riia O'Donnell • June 10, 2019
  • AARP, WEF partner on age-inclusive employment

    The "Living, Learning and Earning Longer" initiative will spark ideas for employers to support a multigenerational workforce, AARP said.

    By Morgan Fecto • June 10, 2019
  • Tech's jobless rate dips to 1.3% — the lowest since Q1 2000

    Despite shortages, tech industry experts remain optimistic about hiring and job growth in the months ahead. 

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 10, 2019
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    Job growth slows as unemployment remains at 50-year low

    BLS reported a gain of 75,000 nonfarm jobs in May — about one-third of April's revised 224,000.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 10, 2019
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    Workers want fully paid medical insurance, survey reveals

    Employers have tried offering trendy perks, but research shows workers value practical benefits that improve their lives.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 10, 2019
  • Study: Employers still fail to prioritize candidates with disabilities in talent strategies

    Although nearly all companies surveyed said they publicly promote diversity in general, only 76% said they promote disability diversity specifically.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2019