Republican lawmakers skip raises for Wisconsin university employees in DEI fight

The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 18, 2023

Employers may be catfishing applicants, driving them away

When it comes to recruiting, candidates say clear communication is key.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 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

Employees say they prefer culture change over self-care apps to improve mental health

DEI initiatives, in particular, appear to help workers feel engaged and experience better mental health outcomes.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 18, 2023

Why it’s time for employers to talk about menopause

Support for perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal employees isn’t just a health issue — it’s a key measure by which women evaluate their employers, experts said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2023

Women in menopause say they’re overlooked by employers, but the tide may be shifting

Along with pregnancy and breastfeeding, menopause is beginning to get more attention in the workplace.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 17, 2023

Do managers go into the office less often than their direct reports?

Employers that implement an RTO policy may need to remember that managers set the tone for their teams.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 17, 2023

‘Post-industrial economy’ requires investment in employee development, report says

An ongoing talent scarcity will force companies to focus on reskilling, retention and AI to fuel growth, according to The Josh Bersin Co.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers grill college leaders over DEI

Six public colleges faced questions on diversity spending and hiring practices ahead of potential legislation coming down the pike.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2023

Employers’ perceptions of employee engagement may differ from reality

The mismatch may be due to a lack of worker sentiment surveys in recent years, according to a Gallagher report.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 16, 2023

Is your workplace toxic?

Even bosses who would be considered “nice” in the public sphere, like Jimmy Fallon and Lizzo, became embattled with toxic workplace allegations this year.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 16, 2023

How to turn your middle managers into confident leaders

Invest in your company’s future by equipping your middle managers with the necessary leadership development strategies.

Oct. 16, 2023

Another perspective on astrology at work

In the end, the approach is not so different to using Myers-Briggs quizzes to discern co-worker preferences, Caroline Colvin writes.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 13, 2023

Ghost jobs haunt job ads

But job seekers can pull the sheet off.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 12, 2023

Hollywood execs agree to restriction in AI use

Could generative AI policies be a new workplace battleground?

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 12, 2023

Report: HR is instrumental to creating culture of resilience

Organizations need to shift to an approach that keeps employees at the forefront of decision-making, according to O.C. Tanner.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 12, 2023

1 in 7 US workers want to leave their current job within the next year, Yoh report says

Workers are most likely looking for a higher salary or better benefits, according to the survey.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 12, 2023

Women with disabilities, LGBTQ+ women face more disrespect at work

Women of color and other double-marginalized workers continue to face outsized barriers to career progress, McKinsey and Co. reported.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 11, 2023

A hiring paradox: Employers say they value their own older workers, but overlook older applicants

Workers age 45-64 are known to be an important asset, survey results indicate, but they struggle to land jobs due to hiring manager perception.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 11, 2023

2024 HR conferences to pitch your boss

From tech to talent, here are some of the must-attend events for HR leaders this year.

By Caroline Colvin , Emilie Shumway • Updated Aug. 20, 2024

7 in 10 workers say they’ve lied on their resumes

Even higher percentages have lied in cover letters and job interviews, according to a new survey from ResumeLab.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 10, 2023

Office dress code: Shirt, shoes, shorts required?

U.S. Senators may not be able to wear shorts to work anymore, but that doesn’t mean you can’t.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 10, 2023

From Amazon to Allbirds, nearly 50 major retailers announced layoffs this year

As companies turn to cost-cutting measures, there’s no shortage of big names slashing jobs — and not all of them are in dire financial straits.

By Cara Salpini • Oct. 10, 2023

Do employees understand their benefits?

About half do and, ahead of open enrollment, here's how HR can fill the gap.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 10, 2023

AWS launches training institute to tackle the cloud skills gap

While the program is open to individuals, AWS expects interest from enterprises looking to upskill existing workforces. 

By Matt Ashare • Oct. 10, 2023

Gender pay gap report earns Nobel Prize

The “E” in DEI is undeniably on the map.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 9, 2023