1 in 3 workers didn’t get a raise in the past year, BambooHR says

The stage appears set for the majority of U.S. employers to offer larger pay increases during the next year.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2022

Emotional skills training bolsters employee satisfaction, Finnish group says

At a time when HR teams have tried just about everything to improve retention, some in the industry have called on organizations to look inward.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 20, 2022

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Top trends in employee development

Amid hiring freezes, employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

What’s trending for HR leaders? Hiring slowdowns, flexible work, Gartner says

Given anxiety around a potential downturn, it’s clear employers are in the midst of a strange situation nearing 2022’s end.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 19, 2022

Neurodiverse inclusion is improving, but lack of awareness is blocking progress

Employers can improve by prioritizing inclusive language and retrofitting interview structures.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 19, 2022

Study: Remote, hybrid workers have greater psychological safety than on-site workers

This may be yet another perceived benefit of flexible work arrangements, alongside improved work-life balance, according to meQuilibrium.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 16, 2022

Commutes are costly — but co-working spaces may strike a balance, survey finds

Workplace solutions are likely to play out differently from organization to organization, experts have noted.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2022

Feds issue employer toolkit to ensure workers’ rights are ‘freely exercised’

The toolkit is being rolled out amid aggressive efforts by the Biden administration to strengthen workers’ ability to organize.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 15, 2022

Youth apprenticeship is rising, but diversity remains a struggle

The percentages of Black and women apprentices “have not budged significantly,” due in part to systemic issues in apprenticeship-heavy industries, JFF’s report said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 15, 2022

IT certifications ease tech job access as employers lower degree requirements

The tech talent crunch has companies looking beyond academic credentials to meet workforce demand. For burgeoning IT pros, there’s a chance to level up. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 15, 2022

Gallup: Hybrid work’s benefits ‘substantially outweigh’ its challenges

Culture has been the most obvious challenge associated with flexibility, but access to resources and equipment is also a concern.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 14, 2022

As holiday season looms, recruiting is top concern

HR has struggled with a contentious labor market for years, but the pandemic highlighted the challenges many employers face regarding hiring.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 14, 2022

Talent scarcity hinders data science adoption

Leaders struggle to find highly specialized workers who can execute data science projects at the enterprise level, Anaconda data shows.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 14, 2022

Advocates urge EEOC to aid immigrant workers of color

Some of the most vulnerable workers are unaware of their rights or of the commission’s very existence, witnesses said Monday.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 13, 2022

2 years into pandemic, learning partnerships crucial to talent search

Such public and private partnerships have emerged as a key way to train up workers in needed skills.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 13, 2022

Software firm reports dramatic increase in female applicants

The influx indicates diversity and inclusion efforts may be working, BairesDev said.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 13, 2022

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

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