More deskless workers consider leaving, many citing emotional issues

Fair treatment, respect and feeling valued factored heavily into respondents’ decisions, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2022

Meeting data links employee attendance to retention

Employees who would later depart were in 46% fewer one-on-one meetings than those who remained, according to Vyopta data.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 20, 2022

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work and transparent communication — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Is the metaverse the answer to hybrid work’s engagement problem?

VR, AR and similar technologies hold promise, but specific workplace integrations are “fairly exotic” at present, one analyst told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022

MIT: Employees want support from managers in times of uncertainty

The research by two Claremont Graduate University researchers comes amid layoffs and a precarious economic situation.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022

The unspoken crisis in men’s mental health — and how employers can help

For many men, the traditional approach is not working, one expert told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 16, 2022

As market volatility tests DEI commitments, some remain laser-focused on equitable hiring, pay

Employers upped their interview requests to underrepresented candidates and made a substantial number of offers this year, a Hired report reveals.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 16, 2022

Representation means more than just hiring Black workers, panelists say

In 2022, the Fortune 500 has six Black CEOs. 

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 16, 2022

Indeed: Employees remain chipper despite layoffs

All the work HR has been doing to attract and retain talent may now be paying dividends.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 15, 2022

Layoffs plague housing industry, bringing talent dilemmas

The National Association of Home Builders’ chief economist added nuance to the staff reduction trends.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2022

Washington Post, CNN, Buzzfeed layoffs: What HR pros can learn

The ongoing wave of layoffs in tech, media and finance provide a case study for HR across industries. 

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2022

Hiring managers say pandemic-driven remote work is here to stay

Flexible work options are not always feasible, but if an employer can offer them without risking productivity, it may be wise to do so, sources say.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 15, 2022

NYC delays enforcement of AI in hiring law to April 2023

Many prominent HR stakeholders have submitted public comments asking for clarification on the regs.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 14, 2022

How can managers prevent burnout? Center equity, Gallup says

With Black workers, in particular, a sense of employer respect was found to be key in retention.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 14, 2022

University of Texas, Google team up on career training for students

As companies look to find workers with the skills needed for their industries, many are working with universities to train students and connect them to jobs. 

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 14, 2022

Employers need to collaborate more closely with educators, research says

While employers complain they can’t find the right talent, students come out of the community college system unable to find employment.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 13, 2022

Being closer to your boss can spark creativity, study says

The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences suggests a return to in-person work for R&D professionals, but also highlights continued tension in the hybrid work debate.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 13, 2022

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to offer HR apprenticeships

The new apprenticeship aims to teach students the tech skills needed for HR positions.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 13, 2022

Employees fall into 2 working types. Knowing their preferences can prevent burnout.

A Gallup survey of workers found a dead-even split between “splitters” and “blenders.” 

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2022

Why workers fail to wear safety gear — and how HR can fix that

At one facility, employees’ children made artwork for display “to remind people this is why we are safe.”

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 12, 2022

Mercer: Workers will continue to inform benefit offerings into 2023

In 2022, employer benefit strategy was driven by employee demand and the desire to attract new hires. Next year’s benefits landscape will likely be the same.  

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 12, 2022

Why HR may want to stop calling workers ‘resources’

In its research, Gartner proposed a “human-centric” approach to work, which includes flexible work, strong collaboration and empathy-based management.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 12, 2022

Americans turn to side hustles to combat inflation, recession

The majority of workers surveyed said they'd witnessed employers undertake cost-cutting measures in response to the economy.

By Ginger Christ • Dec. 9, 2022

Hilton’s CHRO on how purpose drives the company’s HR strategy

The company’s leaders see its mission as “holy,” Hilton’s executive VP and CHRO said at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Talent Forward summit.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 9, 2022

To get C-suite buy-in, HR needs to think small

By collecting employee experience data targeted to smaller, localized issues, HR pros can better identify what workers need, one expert told HR Dive. 

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 9, 2022

Jobs for the Future acquires Dave’s Killer Bread ‘second chance’ hiring program

The food brand’s foundation partners with employers to create job opportunities for formerly incarcerated people and those with criminal records.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2022