2023 college grads lower their expectations as they face a cooling job market

Concerns about job security were a recurring theme in Monster’s 2023 “State of the Graduate” report.

By Caroline Colvin • May 2, 2023

Feds say a group of employers is trying to game the H-1B system

A slew of repeat registrations has “raised serious concerns that some may have tried to gain an unfair advantage by working together,” USCIS said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 1, 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

How to manage asynchronous work

Companies dedicated to giving their workers this kind of flexibility are trying to be more intentional about how they structure work, experts said.

By Jen A. Miller • May 1, 2023

AI increased customer service agent productivity by 14%, study finds

Employers may be seeing the very first documented use cases of generative AI tools in the workplace.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2023

Job postings on Indeed are down, but layoffs are stable

The good news for employers: Worker turnover, particularly in hard-hit corporate roles, is down.

By Kathryn Moody • April 28, 2023

5 things employers should know about the FTC’s noncompete proposal

The proposed rule’s comment period closed, and employers are now on standby for the final rule.

By Bryance Metheny and Gabriell Jeffreys • April 27, 2023

Ask if employees would recommend their job to a friend, McLean suggests

The question can serve as a quick measure of employee engagement, according to the firm’s director of advisory services.

By Laurel Kalser • April 27, 2023

Wendy’s says franchise recruitment initiative is helping it meet D&I goals

The news comes just two years after Wendy’s announced the hire of its first vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

By Ryan Golden • April 27, 2023

How do HR pros approach layoffs? Usually, ‘last in, first out.’

A variety of industries have seen layoffs in recent months, but that doesn't mean HR pros can ignore retention, according to a Bamboo HR report.

By Kathryn Moody • April 26, 2023

Gap Inc. says more layoffs to come

The further workforce reduction comes amid a search for a permanent CEO and sales declines at all the conglomerate’s brands.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2023

Hiring slows, signaling recession risk, NABE survey says

Economists are evenly split on whether the U.S. will fall into recession within the next 12 months, NABE found.

By Jim Tyson • April 24, 2023

Laid off from Hyland, recruiters, managers and workers join forces for the job hunt

Despite tech industry competition, former colleagues work together to land new jobs.

By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2023

Whole Foods cuts hundreds of corporate jobs as it restructures

The specialty grocer is slashing its operating regions from nine to six and making changes to its global and regional support teams.

By Jeff Wells • April 24, 2023

DEI is falling by the wayside in corporate America, report says

The lack of C-suite DEI buy-in is leaving advocates exhausted.

By Caroline Colvin • April 24, 2023

A ‘perfect storm’: Wage compression worsens as workers demand pay transparency

“Remember, with pay, perception is reality,” one expert said in a Syndio report.

By Kathryn Moody • April 24, 2023

Conducting workforce reductions with compassion

Dramatic reductions in force (RIFs) are governed by a variety of regulations and come with several risks and concerns. It’s essential to take an approach that’s both strategic and mindful of employee welfare.

April 24, 2023

Hiring takes a backseat as HR faces budget constraints

But focus on employee engagement and retention remain as critical as ever, sources told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • April 21, 2023

Most Americans oppose using AI to hire and monitor workers, Pew says

Two-thirds of respondents said they would not want to apply for a job that uses AI to assist with hiring decisions.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2023

Gartner: Lack of hybrid work norms may cause workers to leave

The best hybrid work models offer employees three or more days of remote work per week, the consulting firm said.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2023

‘The needle is not moving’: HR must rethink employee engagement, SHRM speaker says

Typical engagement-focused perks — awards, free food, clean offices and recognition from co-workers — are not enough to keep top talent, Davis M. Robinson said.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2023

Employers aren’t investing in employee connection, Eagle Hill says

To improve their efforts, employers should evaluate what’s already in place and listen to what employees say they need, the consulting firm said.

By Laurel Kalser • April 20, 2023

IT managers say surveillance tools create worker anxiety, burnout

Productivity monitoring tools may lead to declining employee loyalty and reduced trust in leadership, according to a 1E survey.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2023

Hiring veterans isn’t just about talent acquisition. It’s about retention, too.

SHRM Talent conference speaker Omari Faulkner warned against hiring veterans without the proper environment to welcome them.

By Caroline Colvin • April 19, 2023

How hiring back retirees can fill the talent gap

On the heels of rekindled retirement age debates, a session at SHRM’s Talent Conference posited an unpopular opinion.

By Caroline Colvin • April 18, 2023

Independent restaurant hiring reaches six-month high

In March, 61% of independent operators hired permanent and temporary employees compared to 50% in February, according to Alignable data. 

By Julie Littman • April 17, 2023