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Colorado becomes 7th state with a 'clean slate' law

Supporters say the legislation reduces the labor shortage and removes hiring barriers for individuals with old criminal records.

By Laurel Kalser • June 7, 2022

Wells Fargo pauses policy mandating diverse interview slates

The bank will review, then relaunch in July, its policy requiring at least half of candidates interviewed for jobs paying $100,000 be women, non-White or disadvantaged, CEO Charlie Scharf wrote Monday.

By Dan Ennis • June 7, 2022

Explore the Trendline➔

Top trends in recruiting

The recruiting process has seen massive disruption as problems caused by the pandemic necessitated creative solutions.

By HR Dive staff

Microsoft to follow 'open and constructive approach' to unionization

The announcement comes after very public unionization efforts at other Big Tech companies.

By Kathryn Moody • June 7, 2022

Loneliness impacting workers' productivity, health, Cigna study finds

The advent of permanent remote work arrangements and other flexibility gave rise to concerns that workers may be dealing with isolation and loneliness.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2022

What does employee appreciation look like post-pandemic?

Considering the changes, frustrations and tragedies workers endured during the pandemic, appreciation will need serious thought, experts said.

By Katie Clarey • June 6, 2022

Walmart expands learning offerings under global Walmart Academy

Companies leaned on L&D during the pandemic and the department has seen higher budgets since 2020 — a trend that will likely continue.

By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2022

Forget technology: Talent is the key to modernization

Competition for digital skills remains a major headache — and the solution may be an HR rethink.

By Matt Ashare • June 2, 2022

Procurement talent is hard to come by. Here's how to keep it.

Too many companies focus on recruitment when they should be focused on retention.

By Rich Weissman • June 2, 2022

Indeed: In-person work sees renewed interest

The findings may come as a surprise to those following developments around hybrid work over the past year.

By Ryan Golden • June 2, 2022

Schools seek to strengthen work-based learning opportunities

A new report details how these programs have positive impacts on student employment and earnings, academic outcomes and more.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2022

3 ways to mark Juneteenth — without cultural appropriation

Business leaders can reinforce existing organizational DEI and ESG initiatives, the director of African American and African diaspora studies at American University suggested.

By Carla Bell • June 1, 2022

Combining DEI with learning, Microsoft opens TechSpark hub in Mississippi

The initiative reflects Microsoft's emerging modus operandi as a company that seeks equity through L&D.  

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2022

Sysco moves drivers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

The schedule change allows employees working overtime to come in for a fifth day instead of a sixth day, "which is much easier for someone to do," CEO Kevin Hourican said. 

By Max Garland • May 31, 2022

9 stories on the state of hybrid work

From strict remote rules to “work anywhere” policies, employer approaches have varied wildly.

May 31, 2022

Pay, climate action may be top ways to retain Gen Z, millennials

The younger generations continue to demand employer commitment to equity and inclusion, as well as fair pay and climate justice.

By Caroline Colvin • May 27, 2022

Mastercard touts ESG strategy

Pursuing environmental, social and governance goals offers advantages in luring talent amid a tight labor market, a Mastercard executive said. 

By Caitlin Mullen • May 27, 2022

Bank of America's 7% raise may make it a rank-and-file retention role model

Aside from lavishing attention on non-specialized employees, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender has developed a habit of rolling out perks in pairs.

By Dan Ennis • May 26, 2022

Indeed: Gen Z still doesn't want to work in-office

Many Gen Zers have never worked in an office space and want to keep it that way.

By Caroline Colvin • May 26, 2022

Voluntary turnover rates may not be as high as some expect, WorldatWork says

Compensation and recruitment were cited as the most effective ways to reduce turnover, the global HR association said.

By Ryan Golden • May 24, 2022

How one brewery prioritizes early, ongoing learning for its gang-affiliated workforce

"There's no blueprint for what we're doing," said TRU Colors Chief People Officer Khalilah Olokunola.

By Carla Bell • May 24, 2022

People feel disconnected from company culture. But is hybrid work the problem?

While the office serves as an easy central place for culture to form, it doesn't automatically inspire connectedness, a Gartner report said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 23, 2022

Federal workforce participation rate of people with disabilities is increasing, EEOC report finds

However, the rate still falls below the government's goal of 12%. 

By Emilie Shumway • May 23, 2022

Bank of America boosts minimum wage to $22 per hour

The pay raise, coming seven months after a previous $1-per-hour boost, is the latest step in the bank's target to pay employees at least $25 per hour by 2025.

By Robin Bradley • May 23, 2022

The new faces of labor? Meet the robots of the National Restaurant Association Show

As restaurants struggle to find labor, tech companies like Nala Robotics and Richtech are developing automated chefs and baristas to fill gaps.

By Thai Phi Le • May 23, 2022

The secret is in the (hot fudge) sauce

To compete in the race for critical talent, focus on your employees' wellbeing to enhance your employee value proposition.

May 23, 2022