Activision Blizzard, California regulators settle sex bias claims for $54M

The agreement, subject to court approval, resolves pay bias claims and comes after more than two years of litigation between the video game publisher and regulators.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Dec. 19, 2023

AI implementation reshapes roles, sought-after skills

CIOs and CTOs expect AI use to broaden data analytics access, but tech leaders still have concerns about related risks, according to Dynatrace research.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Dec. 18, 2023

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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

Development during key moments — like layoffs or promotions — may improve resilience

Investing in employees can build relationships and lead to positive business outcomes even during tough times, according to Keystone Partners.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 18, 2023

Leadership skills becoming greater priority for 2024

AI skills are also drawing more attention, according to trends in Coursera enrollment.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 18, 2023

EEOC inks $90K age discrimination settlement for 49-year-old rejected for sales job

The agency alleged that Exact Sciences turned down the applicant because it sought “more junior” workers.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 15, 2023

Salesforce opens job site through Trailhead platform

While the platform is open to all job seekers, only Salesforce partner employers can access the marketplace.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 15, 2023

More than half of US professionals have asked or want to ask a co-worker’s salary

Far fewer workers surveyed said they would be insulted if asked about their salary, a ZipJob survey found.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 15, 2023

HR leaders report waning optimism around retention, engagement

Still, CHROs plan to strengthen employee experience and organizational culture in 2024, survey results show.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 14, 2023

McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Wendy’s franchisees face ‘convict leasing’ suit in Alabama

Incarcerated workers are suing Alabama and employers, including franchisees of major restaurant chains, over an alleged system of coerced labor.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Dec. 14, 2023

Employees report new anxieties about AI — fueled by lack of guidance from leadership

Workers say they worry about not knowing how to use AI ethically, according to EY research.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 14, 2023

Report: Confidence in leadership soars with effective communication about Israel-Hamas war

Employers are not being asked to solve an issue but to “acknowledge, empathize and show concern,” research from The Harris Poll and consulting firm The Grossman Group found.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 13, 2023

10 stories on DEI backlash in 2023

In the wake of a SCOTUS decision ending race-conscious college admissions programs, diversity program pushback became more obvious.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 13, 2023

2.4 million older workers may retire early due to technological change

Many older workers say they’re willing to learn, but they also feel they’re not prioritized for such training, according to a new survey.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 13, 2023

Most lower-income working moms describe a career as ‘out-of-reach luxury’

While lower-income moms showed a similar desire to excel as their middle- and high-income peers, a multitude of factors hold them back, a University of Phoenix study found.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 12, 2023

4 in 5 vets trust the VA. The secret lies in employee experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs credits some of its success to its employee training program, which focuses on providing good customer experience.

By Kristen Doerer • Dec. 12, 2023

Hiring intentions remain stable going into 2024, Robert Half says

Retention is a key concern, however, especially as other analysts predict that investment in employee experience may plummet.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 12, 2023

Microsoft, AFL-CIO partner on workplace AI

The two organizations seek to “create an open dialogue” on how artificial intelligence can anticipate workers’ needs and how workers can influence AI development.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 11, 2023

Fully remote work plummets, EY finds

As the hybrid model proliferates, smaller companies have increased office space while larger ones have decreased it but enhanced amenities, according to a survey.

By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 11, 2023

HR from afar: Practitioners say remote work poses challenges for recruiting, onboarding

Most people want to get back to normal, but it’s hard to define what the new “normal” American workplace looks like, according to MindEdge Learning and the HR Certification Institute.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2023

HR pros report increased pressure to justify program spend

Although HR teams express confidence in their day-to-day work, many report difficulty in proving the value to their executive teams.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2023

How to help employees deal with the demands of the ‘holiday spirit’

“Managers can be vigilant and not assume that everybody is okay during this time,” Workhuman’s Meisha-ann Martin said. 

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 8, 2023

What can HR do when an employee is self-harming?

While there may be some warning signs of self-harm, “none are specific enough to be used as a diagnostic,” Heidi Kar, a licensed clinical psychologist, told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 7, 2023

AI usage promoted some job growth in the 2010s, European analysis indicates

“However, the jury is still out on whether the same can be expected from new developments in AI-enabled technologies,” European Central Bank researchers said.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 6, 2023

Human Rights Campaign emphasizes ‘state of emergency’ for LGBTQ+ talent

Almost 80% of LGBTQ+ workers reported the wave of gender-affirming care bans makes them feel less safe.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 6, 2023

Switching to a 4-day workweek may require a ‘conscious redesign of work’

The transition involves more than just “condensing 40 hours of work into four days,” according to one analysis.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 6, 2023