CFOs warm to outsourcing

Hiring outside firms to fill more specialized roles can help reduce some of the responsibilities that are being heaped on finance chiefs’ shoulders. 

By Grace Noto • July 17, 2023

GOP leaders warn companies against race-conscious practices in light of Supreme Court ruling

Attorneys general called race-conscious hiring and promotions "overt and pervasive racial discrimination" in a letter to Fortune 100 CEOs.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 17, 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

Embrace age diversity for a knowledgeable, innovative workforce

Age discrimination continues to cast a shadow over the workplace, hindering the full potential of older workers, writes Nancy Hammervik, chief solutions officer at CompTIA. 

By Nancy Hammervik • July 17, 2023

Can AI make better hires? Maybe, experts say

AI can make HR's job easier in myriad ways, according to a report from The Josh Bersin Company. The utility of AI in hiring, however, remains up for debate.

By Caroline Colvin • July 14, 2023

As corporate disability inclusion practices improve, uneven adoption remains

Employee self-identification and board representation rates remain low, according to a new disability equality index.

By Carolyn Crist • July 14, 2023

Workplace stress affects most workers despite employers’ efforts

By some estimates, employers invest tens of thousands of dollars annually in mental health care, but “they may only be applying a band-aid.”

By Ryan Golden • July 12, 2023

Despite AI optimism, workers lack relevant skills — and expect employers to help

Around two-thirds of workers surveyed by Salesforce said they expect their employer to train them on generative AI — and just as many said their employer does not do so.

By Kathryn Moody • July 12, 2023

What motivates C-suite execs to seek new jobs

Company performance, potential compensation hikes and poor work-life balance can lead executives to switch companies.

By Roberto Torres • July 12, 2023

Microsoft to lay off more workers after deep cuts earlier this year

The company plans to lay off 276 workers, according to notices filed with Washington state labor authorities.

By Roberto Torres • July 11, 2023

Bipartisan bill aims to update old apprenticeship law for a new economy

The legislation seeks to ease access to the Registered Apprenticeship program by funding childcare and eldercare.

By Kathryn Moody • July 11, 2023

Mandating on-site work could hurt employee retention

As more companies require workers to return to the office, employees may be more likely to leave, a new study shows.

By Carolyn Crist • July 11, 2023

Job cuts slow, but cost-cutting continues, report says

Tech continues to vastly lead the way in job cuts, jumping to 141,516 cuts this year, compared to 5,769 announced in the same period the year prior.

By Kathryn Moody • July 10, 2023

More than half of workers say they’re looking for a career change

Flexibility and pay are among the top reasons to make a move, a new report shows.

By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2023

How federal workforce programs can leave some students without credentials

Federal law merely suggests that training providers confer a credential, but they are not required to do so, denying some participants an economic edge. 

By Christopher Mullin • July 10, 2023

How to position your organization ahead of FTC’s noncompete rule

Even without knowing what the Federal Trade Commission's final noncompete ban will look like, there are steps organizations can take to be ready.

By Robert Freedman • July 6, 2023

Flexible, supportive company culture makes remote work more successful

Companies that were less successful at remote work were also less likely to support DEI and more likely to act unethically, a study showed.

By Carolyn Crist • July 5, 2023

HR roles see large dip in remote work job postings

Employers may feel less pressure to offer remote or flexible work options in some corporate-related roles.

By Carolyn Crist • July 5, 2023

(S)toking the talent flames: Can partaking help HR take a blunt stance on weed at work?

The Talent Toke event challenged HR professionals to confront marijuana in the workplace.

By Ginger Christ • June 30, 2023

Why is worker productivity trending downward?

It may be tempting to lay the blame at the feet of remote work, but the picture is much more complicated.

By Jen A. Miller • June 30, 2023

Gen Z values education — but doesn’t think a four-year degree is the only option

A new survey found that high school students are weighing the time investment college requires as seriously as the financial investment.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 30, 2023

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling sets back physician diversity efforts, healthcare groups say

Industry groups and the HHS argued the ruling against race-conscious admissions policies could roll back gains in the number of minority physicians and ultimately hurt health outcomes.

By Emily Olsen • June 29, 2023

Opaque pay, unclear expectations drive candidates to withdraw applications

Gen Z, millennials, Gen X and baby boomers were generally in agreement on deal breakers, a Robert Half study revealed.

By Laurel Kalser • June 29, 2023

Job posts featuring skills attract more applicants, LinkedIn says

As more companies emphasize skills-based hiring, job posts that reflect those priorities draw more candidates.

By Carolyn Crist • June 28, 2023

West Virginia University cuts $7M in staff amid budget crunch

The public flagship’s governing board also raised tuition by 3%, part of a strategy to correct an estimated $45 million deficit.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 27, 2023

A third of LGBTQ+ workers are looking for new job with a more inclusive employer

Gen Z and millennial workers are more likely to emphasize diversity and inclusion when seeking a new employer.

By Carolyn Crist • June 27, 2023