‘We’ve had to be creative’: How a major health system eased its labor shortage

By the summer of 2021, turnover at Memorial Hermann reached 30%. The organization implemented new staffing models, tweaked upskilling efforts and invested in greater staff support — and turnover is now down by half.

By Katie Clarey • March 27, 2023

Jury rejects DOJ claim, finds employers not guilty in criminal no-poach case

The agency claimed four home healthcare providers colluded to restrict worker mobility in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Kate Tornone • March 27, 2023

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A deep dive on mental health at work

There are myraid factors that affect an individual employee’s mental health, but some trends have emerged in recent months.

By HR Dive staff

Activision Blizzard plots a DEI comeback

The company gave its first update as it works to distance itself from accusations of a toxic culture.

By Kathryn Moody • March 27, 2023

Employees say pay raises, psychological safety help keep them focused

Employees expect HR teams to take care of their needs, but a quarter of those who responded to a recent survey said they don’t know who in their company is responsible for their well-being.

By Laurel Kalser • March 27, 2023

Shopify expects productivity boost from meeting ban

Engineering, product and user experience teams should complete around 25% more projects by the end of 2023 compared to last year under the new policy.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 24, 2023

Workers say they’re hopeful about the future of their careers — but not with their current employers

Upskilling could be the key to retention in today’s “free agent” market, a Tuesday report said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2023

Survey: HR pros, stressed from understaffing, need a better tech stack

The right tools could bolster employee experience and reduce administrative work.

By Carolyn Crist • March 24, 2023

Love’s aims to hire 2K workers

The company will hold its fifth annual nationwide hiring event later this month, with positions available at its stores, truck care centers and customer service facility.

By Jeff Wells • March 24, 2023

DHL will pay $2.7M to settle class action challenging ‘blanket ban’ criminal history policy

Employers more broadly have been taking a second look at their hiring protocols around criminal history, studies have shown.

By Kathryn Moody • March 23, 2023

Indeed to cut 15% of its workforce

The CEO said job listings were at or below pre-pandemic levels.

By Ginger Christ • March 22, 2023

Could AI help with workplace injury prevention?

EHS pros already manage large volumes of data on a daily basis, the National Safety Council said, and there may be ways they can deploy that information to mitigate workplace injury and death.

By Carolyn Crist • March 22, 2023

Now is not the time to turn our backs on early talent

Kimo Kippen, former chief learning officer for Hilton, explains five reasons why employers need to continue to invest in college-age workers.

By Kimo Kippen • March 22, 2023

In EEOC settlement, job board agrees to use AI to look for bias

The announcement was a rare note of support from the agency, which has cautioned employers about the tech’s use in recent years.

By Kate Tornone • March 21, 2023

Report: Recruiters can ‘claim a seat’ at the strategy table despite layoffs

Close to 90% of recruiting pros said talent acquisition has become a more strategic function over the past year, according to LinkedIn.

By Kathryn Moody • March 21, 2023

Amazon plans to cut 9K more jobs in the next few weeks

The downsizing is centered on the e-commerce giant’s profit center, AWS, as well as Twitch, advertising and its people, experience and technology teams.

By Daphne Howland • March 21, 2023

Fight layoff anxiety with authenticity

HR Dive Reporter Caroline Colvin says HR must find ways to move forward with empathy in these challenging times.

By Caroline Colvin • March 21, 2023

2 in 3 workers have a resume gap, Indeed Flex says

Employers are increasingly open to hiring workers with such gaps, other research has shown.

By Kathryn Moody • March 20, 2023

REI taps Chipotle talent exec as CPO

Musni — who will lead the teams that shape REI’s employee experience efforts and racial equity commitments — said she has long admired the company for its values.

By Kate Tornone • March 20, 2023

Women may be more likely to experience toxic workplace culture, even in the C-suite

This toxic culture gender gap widened during the pandemic, according to research published in MIT Sloan Management Review.

By Carolyn Crist • March 17, 2023

Survey: Hiring outlook remains optimistic, but upskilling is needed

Global talent shortages have reached a 17-year high, ManpowerGroup said.

By Carolyn Crist • March 17, 2023

If layoffs are coming, employees say they want to be told in person

Employers that deliver layoffs in a respectful manner will protect an organization’s reputation, one expert said.

By Laurel Kalser • March 16, 2023

Study: Half of employees lose hours of productivity weekly to IT issues

Ongoing hybrid work models will require a technology focus for engagement and retention.

By Carolyn Crist • March 16, 2023

Working on-site isn’t worth the commute, employees say

At the same time, about half of workers said being in the office is beneficial for career advancement, signaling a potential disconnect in priorities.

By Carolyn Crist • March 15, 2023

Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

The company said closing two of its processing facilities will help it optimize its chicken supply chain. It offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

By Chris Casey • March 14, 2023

Nonprofit launches ‘high-opportunity’ job platform for nondegree workers

Building on public and private sector momentum, SkillUp said it also aims to increase motivation and confidence among workers.

By Caroline Colvin • March 14, 2023