Don't forget people with disabilities in inclusive language efforts, report says

Businesses may be dropping the ball on accessibility in a major (but easy-to-fix) way.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 6, 2021

Q4 2021 villains are loneliness, isolation

The pandemic’s toll on worker mental health should top employers' concerns this fall, experts say. Third-party care providers can come in clutch.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 5, 2021

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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

Bezos company Blue Origin charged with 'toxic' work environment in open letter

One company directive stated that burnout was "part of their labor strategy," according to the letter.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 4, 2021

Sense of purpose may be key to more shots in arms

How does a sense of purpose influence someone’s willingness to get vaccinated? And what does this mean for HR leaders — especially at companies already mandating vaccinations.

By Vic Strecher • Sept. 30, 2021

Who will win the remote work game of chicken?

Employees seem to "have the upper hand" for now, sources told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 29, 2021

SHRM21: Working on wellness in Sin City

Mental and physical health continue to be hot topics as the world grapples with a pandemic.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 27, 2021

It's time employers see themselves as caregivers

Establishing a culture of caring isn't a band-aid to get your workforce through the pandemic. It’s a philosophical shift in the way employers see their roles in the lives of their workforce—a partnership that will drive employee purpose and performance for years to come.

By Aimee Gindin, MSCP, Head of Marketing & Strategy at Torchlight • Sept. 27, 2021

Vaccine mandate adds another wrinkle to warehouse, distribution hiring crunch

The looming rule for large employers comes at a time when it's "almost impossible to find workers," said one supply chain consultant.

By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021

How HR can find the free speech line

Employment lawyer Greg Hare offered the SHRM21 audience advice on finding the line between employee free expression and behavior that can — or should — draw discipline.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 20, 2021

3 compliance tips from perennial SHRM favorites

After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the conference returned this month, both in Las Vegas and online.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 17, 2021

Pandemic could prompt reassessment of alcohol's role at work

Even casual drinking may indicate a larger problem, Bee Sober’s Alexandria Hannah Walker and Lisa Joanne Elsworth said at SHRM21.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2021

On vaccine mandate exemptions, EEOC officials dodge specifics

SHRM21 attendees also asked about the impact of fraudulent charges, ADA abuse and inequity in vaccination rates, at times drawing applause.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2021

Activision Blizzard taps Disney executive for chief people officer in leadership shuffle

The video game publisher faces allegations from California regulators that its HR department treated employee complaints "in a perfunctory and dismissive manner."

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 16, 2021

How Zoom kept its cool while more than doubling its workforce

In 2020, Zoom became a household name in a matter of weeks. Lynne Oldham, the company's chief people officer, talked to HR Dive about how it has handled the growth.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 14, 2021

What matters most when it comes to driving employee retention?

As we face The Great Resignation, it’s critical to understand key drivers of employee retention.

Sept. 7, 2021

How HR departments of one can claim a 'seat at the table'

During an Aug. 24 webinar, speaker and consultant Lori Kleiman offered three tips to those attempting to pivot to a more strategic role.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 2, 2021

Manufacturing, retail and hospitality employers slow to mandate vaccines

Employers expressed concerns about resistance from employees, the impact on culture and morale and loss of staff.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2021

White House: Now is the time for vaccination mandates

The Biden administration is encouraging private businesses to join the federal government in mandating COVID-19 vaccination for employees.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 27, 2021

6 ways to scenario plan your future HR strategy

Scenario planning helps with workplace strategy and business continuity, writes Kate Bravery, partner and the global practices leader for Mercer's Career business.

By Kate Bravery • Aug. 24, 2021

Employers, employees butt heads over hybrid work

COVID-19 has shifted work-life balance in quite a literal way, but not all agree on how that will look moving forward.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 23, 2021

Report: CNN fires 3 employees over vaccine policy

Once a largely untouched topic during the earlier months of the pandemic, vaccine mandates are a growing consideration for U.S. employers.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2021

With 'Disco,' Spotify finds its people data groove

As Spotify seeks to diversify talent, numbers are only part of the story.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 19, 2021

Are workers avoiding HR?

A survey from Elements Global Services found that workers neglected taking problems to HR because "they didn't think HR would fix the issue."

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 5, 2021

10 'hacks' to hybrid success

There is mounting evidence that the post-pandemic battle for talent will be won by companies that can best adapt to flexible work.

By Brian Elliot • Aug. 2, 2021

Managers cite mental health issues as the No. 1 impact of the past year

Despite this, most said they lack confidence when discussing the topic and other areas such as race and gender.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 2, 2021