HR and IT may need to reconnect to modernize recruiting

Some experts even posit that IT should report to the chief people officer rather than the CFO.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2020

A record 17.6M workers may be absent on Super Bowl Monday

Among other tips, experts recommend that employers keep expectations low and foster honesty.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2020

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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

Managers say they work hard, but direct reports disagree

Nearly a third of employees in a recent survey said their manager doesn't act like a coach or mentor.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2020

Randstad: Economic optimism is up among HR leaders, C-suite execs

Others aren't as sure, however, and many are considering how the political landscape will affect growth.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2020

HR is 'a function at odds with itself,' report concludes

The Talent Strategy Group's 2019 Global Human Resources Census said HR must decide whether it exists to serve people or business.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 29, 2020

Work-life balance is 'non-existent' for corporate professionals, poll says

Communication platforms may keep employees "on" 24/7, deeply impacting worker health.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 29, 2020

Employers risk disengagement if they conduct surveys without follow-up

Companies that handle communication poorly could have unhappy workers on their hands, a new report shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 28, 2020

2020 talent expectations leave HR feeling 'overcommitted'

Talent is at the center of a number of organizational challenges in 2020, not least of which is the pressure to ensure a strong leadership base.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kathryn Moody • Jan. 27, 2020

Shades of gray: Should HR regulate romance at work?

Romance at work isn't necessarily a bad thing, sources told HR Dive, but it can create consequences ranging from irritating to legally actionable.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 24, 2020

LinkedIn: Employee experience is central to talent retention, bottom line

Only 52% of survey respondents said their organization provides a positive employee experience.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 24, 2020

Data security and marijuana laws are causing HR pros the most worry in 2020

Compensation, scheduling, leaves and employee handbooks are also areas of concern from a compliance perspective, an XpertHR survey found.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 22, 2020

Fighting warehouse worker fatigue with wearables

Wearables have emerged as a solution to monitor fatigue as it's happening, and to predict when it will happen in the future.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 22, 2020

Workers' data security, AI knowledge gaps carry risks

These failings point to a need for employer training, according to GetApp.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 22, 2020

Execs know they need employee trust — but they don't have a plan to build it

Employers need employee trust and buy-in for growth, but they continue to struggle to build that relationship, studies show.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2020

Want workers to stay? Promote them, survey says

Internal career opportunities go a long way in keeping turnover rates low, research has shown. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 16, 2020

Adaptability is crucial for long-term success, survey finds

Employers are seeing this lesson play out as the search for talent in a tight market continues.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 14, 2020

Media execs say reinvention, upskilling are keys to survival

Automation, AI and more are shifting how businesses operate and are redefining what skills are most important.

By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 14, 2020

10 trends that will shape HR in 2020

The evolution of technology, employment law and the way work gets done will shape the new year, according to experts who spoke to HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey , Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2020

Managers who care too much risk seeming unengaged

Insensitive management can have negative consequences, but managers who help workers with personal issues can create another set of problems.

By Jennifer Carsen • Jan. 9, 2020

Study: Chief people officers not ready to meet new workplace demands

The role of the HR leader as mostly recruiter, trainer and workplace "police" is changing on multiple fronts, but are leaders ready?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 8, 2020

Michaels CHRO explains why the company is crafting a new culture

"We're here for the makers. When you start with that, you drive a different culture," Holly Shaskey-Platek told HR Dive.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 7, 2020

Forrester: Insider threats and employee rights strike tension

Ethical challenges may require HR's involvement, but research found most HR professionals aren't serious enough about the topic.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 6, 2020

Study: Workers with 'imposter syndrome' are burned out and perform poorly

Imposter syndrome affects both men and women across all age groups in many industries, the study concluded.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 23, 2019

Tattoos gain acceptance at work but foul language, politics remain taboo

Today's policies are designed to attract and retain employees, and that often means they're more relaxed, Accountemps noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2019

Workplace fatality stats show employers need to do more, safety council says

HR pros can work to boost workplace safety, but that requires more than improvements in equipment and training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2019