Employers eye hybrid office savings; firms grow in place

While some companies have sought to dump office leases, others are looking to keep a lid on costs by quietly accommodating more hybrid workers in existing space.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 18, 2022

Worker expectations push employers to address pay compression, survey finds

During one of the most candidate-friendly job markets in recent memory, few HR conversations have been upended in quite the same fashion as pay.

By Ryan Golden • April 18, 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

How health system leaders are navigating ongoing staffing shortages: survey

More than 90% of health system leaders have increased compensation to recruit and retain staff, while 81% said they are still filling gaps with agency labor, per a new Advis report.

By Hailey Mensik • April 18, 2022

Dollar General introduces no-cost degree program for employees

Employees and their families also will have access to general education courses.

By Emilie Shumway • April 14, 2022

'The iron is hot' for exploring a 4-day workweek, Qualtrics exec says

But employees are split on whether it would harm sales, revenue and customer relationships.

By Emilie Shumway • April 13, 2022

Microsoft spotlights neurodiversity in accessible hiring initiative

Interview prep is rolled into candidate screening with Microsoft's neurodiversity career connector.

By Caroline Colvin • April 13, 2022

'Just be human': Jamba Juice ex-CEO on HR and anti-racism

Authors Krista and James D. White, a father-daughter duo, spoke about HR's role in DEI. "This is work that the CEO cannot delegate," said James.

By Caroline Colvin • April 12, 2022

New Girl Scout patch aims to introduce youngsters to careers in construction

To earn "The House That She Built" patch, scouts will meet with women who constructed the Utah home featured in a children's book of the same name.

By Julie Strupp • April 12, 2022

Amazon tops tech rivals for employee career growth, LinkedIn says

LinkedIn highlighted Amazon's wage increases, training investment and education benefits in explaining why it chose Amazon as the top place to grow a career.

By Ryan Golden • April 11, 2022

Study: 1 in 6 UK parents feel 'constrained' by managers after requesting parental leave

Parental leave can be a strong tool for both recruiting and retention, research shows.

By Carla Bell • April 11, 2022

Starbucks taps new chief strategy officer amid growing union tension

Frank Britt will report directly to interim CEO Howard Schultz, who wrote a blog post Monday suggesting the union's goal is at odds with the company's values.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • April 11, 2022

90% of employees demand flexible work. Do you have the tools to support the future of work?

The widespread adoption of remote work policies has the potential to give HR professionals the flexibility they need to attract, hire and retain talent. But new data shows current policies may be at odds with what employees actually want.  

By Steve Black, CSO, Topia • April 11, 2022

Walmart will pay up to $110,000 for long-haul drivers

The company also opened a path for supply chain workers in Delaware and Texas to earn CDLs through a training program.

By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2022

In need of skilled talent, 'clean tech' employers prioritize purpose

"The biggest piece of it is to know the company you're working for," Sue Wingert, vice president of HR at recycling solutions company RoadRunner, told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2022

'The Home Alone effect': Workers increasingly amenable to office returns, study shows

But the majority of workers are still concerned about the financial costs associated with office work.

By Emilie Shumway • April 8, 2022

When should HR step in for conflict resolution?

Conflict doesn't happen in a vacuum, which is why it's important to know HR's role in solving it, writes Lora Patterson, senior HR advisor at TriNetZenefits.

By Lora Patterson • April 8, 2022

Learning demand soars, but L&D leaders are burned out

2022 may prove that learning investment is here for the long haul – but learning leaders need support, a LinkedIn report revealed.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2022

Chick-fil-A awards $24M in college scholarships to nearly 12,700 employees

The program gives scholarships to recipients upfront without a tuition reimbursement requirement, and without minimums on hours worked or length of service.

By Alicia Kelso • April 7, 2022

Randstad: Younger workers primed to leave, want employers that share their beliefs

The findings "should serve as a wake-up call for employers," Randstad's CEO said in a statement.

By Ryan Golden • April 7, 2022

Most interns disliked remote work in 2020. Things got worse from there.

Still, companies like Microsoft have announced they will continue virtual internship models pioneered during the pandemic's first months.

By Ryan Golden • April 6, 2022

Seattle concrete strike hits fifth month with $1M in support, collusion allegations

"Name any major project, it's impacted," one source said, as truck drivers protest and unions nationwide capitalize on labor shortages.

By Zachary Phillips • April 6, 2022

Hybrid Health: Gen Z's career confidence is suffering

Hybrid work is just one piece of the puzzle. Gen Z's career outlook is on the chopping block.

By Caroline Colvin • April 6, 2022

Workers increasingly likely to fall for 'advanced' phishing attacks, firm says

Cybersecurity incidents are not only growing more prevalent. They are also becoming more costly.

By Ryan Golden • April 5, 2022

5 talent tips from GM's head of talent acquisition

Make the world know who you are as an employer, Kyle Lagunas, head of talent acquisition at General Motors, told HR pros.

By Carla Bell • April 5, 2022

CHROs must be open to upskilling, new hiring processes to succeed in 2022

Some companies have thrived in this environment and many others have struggled. But never before has the role of chief human resource officer been more important or more difficult.

By Larry Hartmann and Wendy Murphy • April 5, 2022