Team events did little for morale during pandemic, survey finds

Leaders who showed compassion and used a holistic approach did the best at keeping their employees' moods up, according to the data. 

By Emilie Shumway • July 7, 2021

Struggling to hire, waste industry looks to less 'traditional' talent pools

Many employers across the industry say it's harder to fill open positions now than it was before the pandemic.

By Maria Rachal • July 7, 2021

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Employers aren't ready for engagement paradigm shift, survey says

For better or worse, hybrid work is likely here to stay — and some employers are still grappling with that.

By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2021

How hybrid work has changed employee volunteering

Employees are increasingly focused on local causes, and there are other trends HR teams may want to keep in mind, said iSolved Chief People Officer Amy Mosher.

By Ryan Golden • July 2, 2021

'Fully offline': Bumble joins burnout break wave

The dating app followed LinkedIn and Mozilla in offering workers time off to recharge. 

By Caroline Colvin • July 1, 2021

For LGBTQ workers, paid parental leave is an equity issue

Companies can better support LGBTQ employees by re-examining parental leave policies and the language therein.

By Caroline Colvin • July 1, 2021

Survey: Employees intend to take more vacation, check in less in 2021

Still, the results demonstrate many workers feel compelled to keep in touch with the office and do work while on leave.

By Emilie Shumway • July 1, 2021

How one D&I exec breaks down the fine art of corporate listening

D&I strategist Randi Bryant gives her top tips for inclusion throughout employees' talent cycles.

By Caroline Colvin • June 30, 2021

At Fortune 500 companies, women account for a third of workers, firm says

The results indicate Fortune 500 firms still have progress to make in order to attract more equitable talent pools.

By Ryan Golden • June 30, 2021

Women, BIPOC face roadblocks to C-suite, Gartner reports

Lead Gartner researcher Caitlin Duffy says consequential accountability is a key fix.

By Caroline Colvin • June 30, 2021

Survey: Many workers want to keep masking policies, even for vaccinated employees

Respondents also expressed both a desire to keep their own vaccination status private and a belief in their right to know others', resulting in a "challenging privacy paradox."

By Emilie Shumway • June 29, 2021

To win the war for talent, you have to flex

Successful leaders must recognize that today's workers see their place of work differently than in the past, writes Fisher Phillips' Rick Grimaldi.

By Rick Grimaldi • June 29, 2021

H-E-B exec outlines top 3 labor challenges

Craig Boyan, president, said during a virtual conference session that he expects labor pressures to ease in the fall after a "tough summer."

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 28, 2021

On mental health, Hootsuite aims to put its money where its mouth is

Hootsuite has been on a journey with its mental health and DEI offerings over the past year, HR leader Tara Ataya told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • June 25, 2021

Alaska Airlines announces 'gender-neutral' policies in response to ACLU letter

The airline's update comes at a time in which many large organizations have updated their uniform policies to add flexibility and build inclusivity.

By Ryan Golden • June 25, 2021

Facebook expands remote work to 'all levels' of company

The social media giant has seen tech industry counterparts adopt similar plans this year, though there have been some differences.

By Ryan Golden • June 24, 2021

Transport execs confront high-stakes decision: Remote, office or hybrid work?

USA Truck's business boomed as employees worked from home during the pandemic. Bringing them back means weighing safety, culture and productivity.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 24, 2021

Quits rate reaching record high in 2021, BLS data shows

Burnout is likely to be a contributing factor, experts have said.

By Caroline Colvin • June 24, 2021

We learned a lot about supporting parents during the pandemic. Let's not waste it.

The pandemic pushed working parents to their limits — and some beyond their limits, Karsten Vagner, VP of people at Maven Clinic, writes.

By Karsten Vagner • June 23, 2021

Workers over 40 say they encounter ageism in job search more often than at work

Advocates and workforce experts have long highlighted ageism as a particularly difficult form of discrimination to address.

By Ryan Golden • June 23, 2021

Drain of app switching: Why employees lose 5 hours per week

Hybrid work may bring more, not less, complexity as organizations rely on tech to keep employees connected.

By Roberto Torres • June 23, 2021

Paid leave policies are changing, Mercer survey says

Juneteenth, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO are among the types of paid leave gaining traction.

By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021

Kohl's to host first nonseasonal hiring event

Jobs are flooding the market post-pandemic, but employees are hard to find, studies have shown.

By Kathryn Moody • June 22, 2021

US Chamber launches push for expanded federal job training

While stats show that many remain without work, employers continue to have real trouble finding workers, research has shown.

By Kathryn Moody • June 21, 2021

How recruiters are keeping up with 'unprecedented' workloads

As jobs come surging back, some recruiters report reaching for automation while others say the personal touch is the winning strategy.

By Katie Clarey • June 21, 2021