How L&D can prevent 'mini-me syndrome' in leadership

Without a strong message from leadership and a learning program to back it up, diversity initiatives can't break C-suite barriers.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 5, 2019

Omaha wins top billing as a hub for young professionals

Employers are increasingly moving to where the workers are, either by enabling remote work or picking up and moving their HQs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 5, 2019

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

Nearly half of US workers in Paychex survey have raised pay equity concerns

Additionally, a majority of workers in each age group measured in the survey said it's important to work for an employer that is socially responsible.

By Katie Clarey , Lisa Burden • Feb. 5, 2019

Cannabis industry growth may put pressure on retail, hospitality employers

The cannabis-related business boom may force competitors to get creative with retention efforts.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 5, 2019

Walmart to give bonuses for perfect attendance

The retailer also will give most hourly associates up to 48 hours to use when they unexpectedly can't make it into work.

By Corinne Ruff • Feb. 5, 2019

To recruit women, companies need to communicate and deliver on their values

A commitment to diversity is "truly the gift that keeps on giving," Randstad Sourceright's CEO Rebecca Henderson writes.

By Rebecca Henderson • Feb. 5, 2019

SHRM asks for skills gap relief ahead of State of the Union

"America's skills gap crisis is one of the greatest threats to our nation's long-term economic prosperity," SHRM CEO and president Johnny Taylor said.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 5, 2019

Unemployment rate climbed to 4% in January

The latest jobs report shows that it's still a candidate's market; the need for businesses to retain talent has never been greater, one expert said.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019

Hiring managers plan to lean more heavily on staffing agencies

A recent study also revealed that 40% of employers keep recruitment efforts in-house to save money.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019

Half of retail, hospitality workers still deal with paper schedules

Miscommunication and scheduling inconsistencies can drive down employee engagement, affecting a company’s bottom line.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 4, 2019

Study: 93% of CFOs struggle to find talent

Respondents said it can take a month or more to fill some finance and accounting positions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 4, 2019

How to fire employees compassionately

It's important that terminated employees be able to leave with their dignity, experts say.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 4, 2019

Wounded Warrior Project vets report declining unemployment

Employers are realizing they can source good talent among veterans — including those who sustained disabling injuries during their service.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Feb. 1, 2019

Mandatory wage reporting shrinks gender-based pay gaps, study shows

The research also found that reporting on pay gaps led Danish businesses to hire and promote more women. 

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2019

Automation prompting employers to hire more human workers

The focus on robots eliminating jobs distracts from the real issue, a ManpowerGroup executive said.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 1, 2019

Foxconn's 'incredible' factory plan in jeopardy

The Apple supplier told Reuters the potential shift is due to the steep cost of manufacturing in the U.S., where labor expenses are comparatively high.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Feb. 1, 2019

Organizational culture should promote a 'learn-it-all' message, Microsoft exec says

Culture fit is no longer an afterthought for employers and candidates — it's a major hiring consideration. 

By Morgan Fecto • Jan. 31, 2019

Starbucks gets high marks for equity efforts, but work remains, report says

Eliminating bias in the workplace is a continuous process that goes beyond a one-time diversity training session.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019

Healthcare jobs are the most in-demand this year

Like many other fields, demand for nurses and other healthcare professionals has been rapidly outpacing supply — but for some positions, pay remains low.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 31, 2019

Labor market tightens, but 'abrupt' wage growth unlikely

Information from the states doesn't necessarily reflect large wage-growth trends, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 31, 2019

DHS finalizes new H-1B lottery, registration rules

The agency said it expects the change to increase the number of individuals with advanced degrees from U.S. institutions selected for processing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019

Landing the best candidates without asking for salary history

HR pros have a few options for acclimating to the new salary history bans, writes Jennifer Maynard, HR manager at Innovative Employee Solutions.

By Jennifer Maynard • Jan. 31, 2019

A 'competitive' salary now includes benefits, perks

Generous benefits can make employers more competitive, a new Randstad report says, but better pay remains the real deal-maker.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2019

CEOs' concerns about skills gaps put pressure on talent pros

Execs in a PwC survey said the gap is particularly acute in data analytics and AI, leaving employers struggling to corral data into useable intelligence.

By Riia O'Donnell • Jan. 30, 2019

Most workers with high emotional intelligence are working low-wage jobs

As digital disruption transforms the workplace, employees who have strong levels of emotional intelligence may find themselves highly valued.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • Jan. 30, 2019