When should HR step in for conflict resolution?

Conflict doesn't happen in a vacuum, which is why it's important to know HR's role in solving it, writes Lora Patterson, senior HR advisor at TriNetZenefits.

By Lora Patterson • April 8, 2022

5 talent tips from GM's head of talent acquisition

Make the world know who you are as an employer, Kyle Lagunas, head of talent acquisition at General Motors, told HR pros.

By Carla Bell • April 5, 2022

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive

HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape and external forces that are reshaping compensation and benefits.

By HR Dive staff

SEC sets its sights on HR. What does that mean for the department?

HR has an opportunity to lead on key company strategies, sources told HR Dive. But not every department may be ready for that challenge.

By Kathryn Moody • April 4, 2022

Building a performance management system that works for you

Unlock the full potential of performance management with an agile approach that empowers your top talent.

April 4, 2022

Job ads speak volumes. Does yours say workers with disabilities need not apply?

There are a few steps HR pros can take to ensure descriptions of essential functions don't amount to dog whistles for ableism.

By Carla Bell and Kate Tornone • April 1, 2022

Class action challenges PetSmart's use of voice recognition tech

Warehouse workers fulfilled orders by interacting with voice recognition software, but the employer failed to properly notify them, the complaint alleged.

By Laurel Kalser • March 29, 2022

What's the most appropriate way to talk about mental health at work?

Managers often lack the tools to address employees' mental health needs. Here's how one L&D organization approaches the issue. 

By Caroline Colvin • March 29, 2022

The CROWN Act would ban hair bias. What would that mean for employers?

Hair that would require a chemical to change its natural condition proves its immutability, and an immutable characteristic associated with race should be protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, one lawyer told HR Dive.

By Carla Bell • March 28, 2022

Employers increasingly tie recruiter pay to candidate experience

Establishing benchmarks can be an uphill battle for employers, but the concept of accountability can be key to improvement, said Talent Board's Kevin Grossman.

By Ryan Golden • March 28, 2022

March Madness: How basketball can be a slam dunk for employee engagement

Worker retention can get an assist from sports talk, experts say.

By Caroline Colvin • March 24, 2022

EEOC alleges Chipotle ignored reports of sexual misconduct, leaving teen worker vulnerable

The complaint is not the first to allege Chipotle mishandled sexual harassment claims.

By Katie Clarey • March 22, 2022

Onboarding, L&D keys to worker engagement

Losing a team member at that six-month mark is a failure, writes Brad Goldoor, chief employee experience officer and co-founder at Phenom.

By Brad Goldoor • March 22, 2022

Jury: Employer's DEI training didn't conflict with worker's religious beliefs

HR can communicate that an employer isn't aiming to dictate workers' beliefs — just workplace behaviors.

By Kate Tornone • March 20, 2022

6 best practices for layoffs

Companies should have a plan in place for handling layoffs in the event they become a required measure, writes Niki Jorgensen, director of service operations for Insperity.

By Niki Jorgensen • March 18, 2022

Four ways companies can find the 'hidden talent'

"Companies must widen the aperture on how they identify promising talent and equip them with job-specific skills," writes Jennifer Henry, SVP of workforce engagement at 2U, Inc.

By Jennifer Henry • March 14, 2022

HR's role in the Ukraine crisis

Between cybersecurity threats and employee management, here's a roundup of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is unfolding in the workplace.

March 14, 2022

Employers must record certain commuting injuries, OSHA says

A recent Letter of Interpretation expands the notion of what is a condition of employment, according to workplace safety attorney J. Micah Dickie.

By Carla Bell • March 14, 2022

Kronos ransomware attack raises questions of vendor liability

Lawsuits stemming from a cyberattack with supply chain consequences has stakeholders considering contract minutiae. 

By Lance Whitney • March 14, 2022

How employers can respond to Biden's call to hire 'skills not degrees'

"Resumes are a lightning rod for human bias," writes Khyati Sundaram, CEO of Applied.

By Khyati Sundaram • March 11, 2022

5 ways to help workers in a war zone

“I think this is an opportunity for HR professionals to really showcase why they're there and why their function is important,” Oyster CEO Tony Jamous said. 

By Emilie Shumway • March 11, 2022

LinkedIn's latest acquisition signals longevity of virtual hiring

Virtual hiring has taken off due to restrictions put in place by the coronavirus pandemic, but its popularity may last beyond simple necessity.

By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2022

Half of HR leaders surveyed say they're burned out and job hunting

Workforce reports continue to point to employee burnout, and it seems HR pros haven't been spared.

By Kate Tornone • March 8, 2022

How HR can prepare for a cybersecurity attack — 'before it's too late'

Two attorneys talked analog backup plans and other lessons learned from the Kronos outage.

By Caroline Colvin • March 3, 2022

5 ways to support employees affected by global crises

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has set the globe on edge and upped workers' stress. Disaster psychologists told HR Dive how employers can be supportive.

By Emilie Shumway • March 2, 2022

HR and C-suite Leaders: Why communication is key to talent acquisition and retention amidst "The Great Resignation"

With "The Great Resignation" underway, the question is, "How can you beat competitors to the offer letter and engage employees long-term?" We discuss how hiring managers and C-suite leaders can better land, onboard and retain the talent they desire.

March 1, 2022