Survey: Pandemic gave workers time to consider what they want — and don't want

The conditions prompted employers to reconsider their benefits mix, as well as the way they work, overall.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 9, 2021

Mental health in the workplace: Flexibility is key in supporting female employees

Well-being will remain a priority as employers plan for a return to the office.

By Emily N. Litzinger and Raeann Burgo • Aug. 6, 2021

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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

Talent investments pay off, Gartner report says

A Gartner report shows S&P 500 companies that focused on "targeted talent investments" in 2020 outpaced those that just focused on cost reduction.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 6, 2021

SHRM: More than two-thirds of supervisors consider remote workers more replaceable

The negative attitudes are part of a broader trend emerging on remote work.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 6, 2021

A South Carolina sawmill part maker lands a $2.5M machine. Will workers be ready to operate it?

Up against big-name manufacturers and contracting firms, BID Group hopes enhanced benefits and advancement opportunities can prove a lure for scarce talent.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2021

Workplace neurodiversity is important to Gen Zers

In a July 2021 Tallo survey, 1 in 5 respondents said they didn't apply for a job because the employer lacked neurodivergent employee resources.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 4, 2021

Paid leave proves critical for talent retention

Gendered norms and the child care gap are drawing workers, especially women, from the workplace.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 3, 2021

Glitchy internet hurts 1 in 5 workers: report

Some workers upgraded their at-home internet packages and feel employers should foot the bill.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 3, 2021

Facing talent shortage, a manufacturer taps into its German apprenticeship roots

Worker availability "is not there," officials at Bosch in Charleston, South Carolina, told HR Dive. So the company is using its international reach to help build its pipeline.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 2, 2021

10 ways the PRO Act could change the game for employers and organized labor

Currently being considered in the Senate, the bill would strengthen the ability of unions to form and collectively bargain.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 2, 2021

Target re-ups racial justice commitment

The announcement follows the June 2021 launch of Target Forward, the retailer's sustainability and racial equity initiative.

By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2021

Walmart to make degree program free for employees

The company attributed the benefits change, which previously charged employees $1 a day, to shifts in the economy and job market.

By Kathryn Moody • July 30, 2021

Hiring, retention are top threats to businesses entering Q3, report says

Job growth has accelerated going into the second half of 2021, potentially pushing employers to increase wages and creating a crunch for skilled talent.

By Ryan Golden • July 29, 2021

Aon, Willis Towers Watson terminate merger amid DOJ litigation

The companies are among the top names in brokerage and advisory, and their previously announced merger was big news in 2020.

By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2021

'There is no single intervention': 5 strategies that fight workplace racism

Sustainable change requires a multi-level strategy that includes education and intentional policies, one exec writes.

By Beth Chandler • July 27, 2021

Employers that link strategy, culture see higher financial growth, survey says

Cultural enhancement has long been a focus, but the turbulence of the past year may have elevated its importance for many organizations.

By Ryan Golden • July 27, 2021

Report: States with lowest vaccination rates had highest employment volatility

All states experienced significant employment volatility in Q2, a result of U.S. workers "actively rethinking their job and career choices."

By Emilie Shumway • July 27, 2021

Trust, purpose key for organizations moving through pandemic, Bersin report says

The HR industry veteran's firm identified employee experience as a top post-pandemic priority.

By Ryan Golden • July 26, 2021

Chipotle CFO: Higher wages preventing staff shortages

The move has paid off in staffing retention that's "as good or better" than it was before the pandemic. 

By Jane Thier • July 26, 2021

6 common biases to overcome for performance reviews

We’re all prone to biases. We constantly assess people and situations through the lens of our own prejudices – even when we don’t intend to. Learn six of the most common performance biases and tips to help overcome them. 

July 26, 2021

Young workers remained with manufacturers because of training opportunities, report says

Manufacturing has struggled with an image gap in its goal to attract younger workers, but a robust training program could change that.

By Kathryn Moody • July 23, 2021

What skill set does a chief hybrid work officer need?

"Anyone in that role is essentially asked to shed the assumptions of the past and rethink work altogether," Gartner's Alexia Cambon told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • July 22, 2021

Paylocity's chief diversity officer on showing up for trans employees

Tauhidah Shakir discusses how to help employees truly feel like they can "bring their whole selves to work."

By Caroline Colvin • July 22, 2021

Report: Ending unemployment benefits doesn't ease restaurant labor pressure

In five states that already ended federally funded unemployment benefits, only 16% of workers said they would be more likely to accept any low-wage job, One Fair Wage research reveals. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 20, 2021

Negative employee experiences can translate into poor customer service, report says

The survey also found that workers value individualistic factors, like work-life balance, more than team-based ones at work.

By Emilie Shumway • July 19, 2021