The secret to improving mental health and reducing burnout at work? Lead with listening.

Burnout has reached record levels that employers must address to continue growth, writes Jim Link, CHRO of SHRM.

By Jim Link • June 26, 2023

The Big Stay: Why workers are opting to stay put rather than quit

“A lot of employees are starting to crave stability,” a talent professional said.

By Jen A. Miller • June 26, 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

Pride month shows employers have a long way to go

Workers worry how they identify will affect their likelihood of promotion or of being fired, various surveys show.

By Ginger Christ • June 23, 2023

Senate bill proposes improved workforce data collection to curb teacher shortages

As debate over the extent of the issue persists, Sen. Tim Kaine’s bill would create a grant program to help states bolster recruitment and retention data.

By Anna Merod • June 23, 2023

Bank leaders voice growing concerns about compensation, hiring challenges

Incentive pay, in particular, appears to be linked with more stress this year, a new survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2023

Starbucks union plans largest strike yet over Pride decorations

Roughly 3,000 workers at 150-plus Starbucks cafes could strike over the next week following disputes over LGBTQ Pride decorations at some stores. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 23, 2023

71% of organizations struggling to keep up with new AI risks, report finds

Most organizations rely on third-party AI tools — yet some don’t evaluate their risks at all.

By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2023

Agencies to replace 7.5% of jobs with AI by 2030 — but creatives could be spared

A Forrester forecast identified a negative correlation between jobs with the highest generative AI influence and their potential to be replaced. 

By Peter Adams • June 22, 2023

More than half of job candidates say they’ve been ghosted

Underrepresented candidates face a 20% higher chance of being ghosted compared to White candidates, Greenhouse said in a report.

By Laurel Kalser • June 22, 2023

Employers worldwide report lower hiring expectations this summer

Despite the potential challenges ahead, talent acquisition professionals have noted a silver lining — it’s a great time to build talent pipelines.

By Carolyn Crist • June 22, 2023

Only 42% of tech interns would recommend their internship to others

Intern satisfaction remains below pre-pandemic levels across the board, Glassdoor said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 21, 2023

Remote work erodes productivity by 4%: NY Fed

Employees who worked remotely before the pandemic continue to be 8% less productive than their peers who worked in the office before the onset of COVID-19, the New York Fed found in a case study.

By Jim Tyson • June 21, 2023

Workers say they don’t have access to promotions, training

More than three-quarters of workers surveyed said their leaders show bias in promotion decisions, according to an eLearning Industry report.

By Kathryn Moody • June 20, 2023

Hiring managers say they check candidates’ social media for age, political activity

HR should devise standards for social media screening and train hiring managers accordingly, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Kate Tornone • June 20, 2023

20% of professionals think ChatGPT should be banned at work

Law professionals are more likely to support a ban, while marketing and consulting workers are less likely to support restrictions.

By Carolyn Crist • June 20, 2023

Second-chance hiring requires asking the right questions

Employers can show support by asking workers what is wrong, instead of chalking up poor performance to a lack of commitment, a former deputy director at the D.C. Department of Corrections said.

By Ginger Christ • June 16, 2023

5 quick tips for employers on AI adoption

A management-side lawyer shares five best practices employers can use to protect themselves when adopting AI. 

By Ginger Christ • June 16, 2023

How employers can celebrate Juneteenth amid DEI backlash

Celebrating Juneteenth is one way employers can signal ongoing support for DEI initiatives in a tough economic time.

By Kathryn Moody • June 16, 2023

Empathetic leadership, career support may reduce negative impacts of a layoff

A recent study, however, found a marked disconnect between the support services HR pros say they make available during layoffs and what employees say they receive.

By Laurel Kalser • June 15, 2023

Despite progress, Fortune 500 boards still aren’t representative of US population, report shows

“At this pace, U.S. top corporate boards might not represent the nation’s population until 2060,” one Deloitte executive said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 15, 2023

Permanent remote I-9 review not expected before temporary allowance sunsets

Employers should prepare for the shift by standardizing a physical review process and creating recordkeeping rules, attorneys previously said.

By Kate Tornone • June 14, 2023

24% of employees are working for their ‘worst boss ever’

Unresponsive, unsupportive and disrespectful managers lead to loss of engagement and productivity, a Perceptyx report shows.

By Carolyn Crist • June 14, 2023

Half of IT employers are upskilling workers to address staffing challenges

Emerging technologies — such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality — could help with hiring and training, a new report says.

By Carolyn Crist • June 13, 2023

Bill Clinton calls for paid leave, skills-first hiring

“We shouldn’t require a college degree if the job doesn’t require it,” the former president said.

By Ginger Christ • June 13, 2023

Domino’s franchisee settles claim it required non-U.S. citizen applicant to show green card

Several recent settlement agreements demonstrate a DOJ commitment to this area in recent years.

By Kathryn Moody • June 12, 2023