What the Great Reflection means for the future of work

As think pieces, analysis, and commentary from workplace experts surface, employees are left to wonder: Why were mass layoffs treated so matter of fact, while mass resignations are seen as a large-scale crisis?

April 18, 2022

'Just be human': Jamba Juice ex-CEO on HR and anti-racism

Authors Krista and James D. White, a father-daughter duo, spoke about HR's role in DEI. "This is work that the CEO cannot delegate," said James.

By Caroline Colvin • April 12, 2022

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A deep dive into the future of work

With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.

By HR Dive staff

Intersection of ADA, COVID-19 requires creative reopening policies, EEOC official says

The EEOC has received hundreds of charges involving both COVID-19 vaccination and the ADA, according to Evangeline Hawthorne, the agency's Tampa field office director.

By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2022

What does a workforce planner do? Wish's senior manager explains

Tonya Coleman, a workforce planning professional, spoke to HR Dive about using data to inform staffing decisions.

By Caroline Colvin • April 12, 2022

Study: 1 in 6 UK parents feel 'constrained' by managers after requesting parental leave

Parental leave can be a strong tool for both recruiting and retention, research shows.

By Carla Bell • April 11, 2022

90% of employees demand flexible work. Do you have the tools to support the future of work?

The widespread adoption of remote work policies has the potential to give HR professionals the flexibility they need to attract, hire and retain talent. But new data shows current policies may be at odds with what employees actually want.  

By Steve Black, CSO, Topia • April 11, 2022

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

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