2023 could be ‘banner year’ for pay increases, survey finds

Despite the potential for an economic downturn, employers are considering plans to avoid losing their talent investments.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 12, 2022

Publicize purpose to boost recruiting and retention, consulting firm says

HR should ensure the organization’s purpose aligns with workers’ ability to personally do meaningful work, Alight said.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 12, 2022

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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

HR isn’t ‘your friend’ — but it’s not an enemy, either

Transparency and flexibility can allow HR to effectively wear the “dual hat” of communicator and company arm, one expert told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2022

Hiring is fraught as employers consider ‘labor hoarding’ for looming recession

This “unprecedented talent landscape,” according to Employ Inc., may continue to confuse and frustrate talent leaders in the months to come. 

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 12, 2022

Work schedules, colleagues keep many employees content — for now

But nearly a quarter of Gen Z and millennials are actively looking for a new job, according to a CareerBuilder survey.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 8, 2022

The 3 nonnegotiable attributes all employees want from their workplace

The rising cost of living is accentuating the expectation that employers step up with substance, warns HR analyst Josh Bersin.

By Josh Bersin • Sept. 8, 2022

Workers have imposter syndrome, but say L&D can help

The poor state of worker mental health has been widely documented — but learning programs may be a way to engage workers who are struggling.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 8, 2022

6 ways to support caregiving employees — beyond leave

There’s a close link between talent retention and caregiving support, panelists at the Disability Management Employer Coalition’s annual conference emphasized last week.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 7, 2022

Immigration ‘far and away’ the top national policy concern for business

Some employers feel E-Verify is a “disaster,” a report from law firm Littler said. 

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 7, 2022

Restaurants wonder what’s next as Newsom signs fast food council bill

The National Restaurant Association vowed to fight against what organized labor heralded as one of the biggest changes to labor law in decades.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 6, 2022

11th Cir. revives Burger King workers’ suit over no-poach agreements

The case touches on an area of employment law that has garnered strong attention from regulators in recent years.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 1, 2022

Tight labor market is driving job post transparency, iHire survey finds

To attract applicants, more employers are including salary ranges and contact information in their job postings, the job board said.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 1, 2022

Employers struggle to fill IT, data science roles, Upwork survey finds

Hiring managers anticipate staffing up over the next six months, but they say urgently needed IT and networking jobs will be hard to fill.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 1, 2022

Gen Z in IT: Tech leaders focus on values to support changing work styles, priorities

While HR is in charge of attracting talent through mission statements and initiatives, CIOs and managers must demonstrate their commitment to the goals that attracted talent in the first place.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 1, 2022

Survey: CFOs facing inflation mull hiring freezes

But a majority of respondents also agreed their organizations will encounter critical hiring needs during the second half of the year.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 31, 2022

Lack of mental health care access a ‘wake-up call,’ staffing firm says

The availability of mental health benefits does not always mean employees will use them.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 31, 2022

Most CHROs planning for hiring freezes, reductions, PwC says

Hiring difficulties continue to persist in what one PwC analyst has termed a “labor market paradox.”

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 29, 2022

Texas harvesting firm settles DOJ claim it discriminated against US citizens

The H-2A visa program generally requires employers to offer agricultural jobs to U.S. workers first, the agency said.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 26, 2022

4 stories on the state of the post-pandemic office

Do organizations still need offices? The answer, like so many things in HR, depends.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 26, 2022

Brookings: Up to 4M US workers could be sidelined by long COVID-19

The impact of post-COVID conditions could be significant, with the potential for billions in lost wages per year.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 25, 2022

Buddy system for new hires strengthens onboarding experience, research shows

Onboarding plays a pivotal role in whether new hires quit early on or stay for the long haul.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 25, 2022

Recession blues: 41% of workers say the U.S. is already in it

Most workers’ perception that the U.S. is already in or heading toward a recession may be informed by a very public shift in HR managers’ behaviors.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 25, 2022

Oregon program helps place formerly incarcerated people in apprenticeships

“When you've done your time, and it's 10 years after the fact, you shouldn't have to still account for that because you paid your debt to society,” a program director said.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 25, 2022

Layoffs collide with talent shortages in ‘labor market paradox’

Companies may continue to fill roles that require specialized skills while investing in automation and reducing headcounts in other areas.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Aug. 25, 2022

SHRM joins board diversity initiative

The Society for Human Resource Management is teaming up with the National Association of Corporate Directors and Vista Equity Partners.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 25, 2022