Ask if employees would recommend their job to a friend, McLean suggests

The question can serve as a quick measure of employee engagement, according to the firm’s director of advisory services.

By Laurel Kalser • April 27, 2023

Wendy’s says franchise recruitment initiative is helping it meet D&I goals

The news comes just two years after Wendy’s announced the hire of its first vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

By Ryan Golden • April 27, 2023

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Top trends in talent acquisition

AI is rapidly reshaping talent acquisition, workplace experts say.

By HR Dive staff

How do HR pros approach layoffs? Usually, ‘last in, first out.’

A variety of industries have seen layoffs in recent months, but that doesn't mean HR pros can ignore retention, according to a Bamboo HR report.

By Kathryn Moody • April 26, 2023

Gap Inc. says more layoffs to come

The further workforce reduction comes amid a search for a permanent CEO and sales declines at all the conglomerate’s brands.

By Daphne Howland • April 25, 2023

Hiring slows, signaling recession risk, NABE survey says

Economists are evenly split on whether the U.S. will fall into recession within the next 12 months, NABE found.

By Jim Tyson • April 24, 2023

Laid off from Hyland, recruiters, managers and workers join forces for the job hunt

Despite tech industry competition, former colleagues work together to land new jobs.

By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2023

Whole Foods cuts hundreds of corporate jobs as it restructures

The specialty grocer is slashing its operating regions from nine to six and making changes to its global and regional support teams.

By Jeff Wells • April 24, 2023

DEI is falling by the wayside in corporate America, report says

The lack of C-suite DEI buy-in is leaving advocates exhausted.

By Caroline Colvin • April 24, 2023

A ‘perfect storm’: Wage compression worsens as workers demand pay transparency

“Remember, with pay, perception is reality,” one expert said in a Syndio report.

By Kathryn Moody • April 24, 2023

Conducting workforce reductions with compassion

Dramatic reductions in force (RIFs) are governed by a variety of regulations and come with several risks and concerns. It’s essential to take an approach that’s both strategic and mindful of employee welfare.

April 24, 2023

Hiring takes a backseat as HR faces budget constraints

But focus on employee engagement and retention remain as critical as ever, sources told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • April 21, 2023

Most Americans oppose using AI to hire and monitor workers, Pew says

Two-thirds of respondents said they would not want to apply for a job that uses AI to assist with hiring decisions.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2023

Gartner: Lack of hybrid work norms may cause workers to leave

The best hybrid work models offer employees three or more days of remote work per week, the consulting firm said.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2023

‘The needle is not moving’: HR must rethink employee engagement, SHRM speaker says

Typical engagement-focused perks — awards, free food, clean offices and recognition from co-workers — are not enough to keep top talent, Davis M. Robinson said.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2023

Employers aren’t investing in employee connection, Eagle Hill says

To improve their efforts, employers should evaluate what’s already in place and listen to what employees say they need, the consulting firm said.

By Laurel Kalser • April 20, 2023

IT managers say surveillance tools create worker anxiety, burnout

Productivity monitoring tools may lead to declining employee loyalty and reduced trust in leadership, according to a 1E survey.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2023

Hiring veterans isn’t just about talent acquisition. It’s about retention, too.

SHRM Talent conference speaker Omari Faulkner warned against hiring veterans without the proper environment to welcome them.

By Caroline Colvin • April 19, 2023

How hiring back retirees can fill the talent gap

On the heels of rekindled retirement age debates, a session at SHRM’s Talent Conference posited an unpopular opinion.

By Caroline Colvin • April 18, 2023

Independent restaurant hiring reaches six-month high

In March, 61% of independent operators hired permanent and temporary employees compared to 50% in February, according to Alignable data. 

By Julie Littman • April 17, 2023

Business leaders urge action on teacher shortage, employee literacy gap

Employee literacy is often linked to proficiency in elementary school years — even as early as in the pre-K years.

By Carolyn Crist • April 17, 2023

Barclays to cut 100 investment-banking jobs this week

The move marks at least the second head count reduction at the bank within the past five months. 

By Dan Ennis • April 17, 2023

Calling workers ‘family’ a red flag, job candidates say

When HR pros refer to colleagues as “family,” it worries potential employees that there aren’t boundaries between work and home, a People Managing People survey found.

By Ginger Christ • April 14, 2023

Unequal pain: Tech and transportation predicted to shed jobs while food service hoards labor

The risk of job loss varies by industry, but information services faces the highest risk, The Conference Board predicts.

By Laurel Kalser • April 14, 2023

AI is an increasingly hot topic. Here’s how Amazon is filling the tech skills gap.

“The good news is you don’t have to have a Ph.D. to become a data scientist,” an Amazon Web Services exec said.

By Caroline Colvin • April 13, 2023

Hooters franchisee settles DOJ claim that it refused worker’s I-9 documentation

The company must pay a penalty, provide back pay and train staff on the law’s requirements.

By Carolyn Crist • April 13, 2023