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Half of workplaces implement casual dress codes — up from 32% 5 years ago
A relaxed dress code is a recruiting strategy, but Indeed pointed out that employers' policies might need provisions for client or customer meetings.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2019 -
Employers and workers disagree on burnout's main cause, new study shows
HR may be able to relieve employees' burnout by reviewing workloads, decreasing workplace distractions and offering flexible schedules.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
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TrendlineA 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.
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Workers want office design to support well-being and collaboration, survey finds
Employers with workforces that report feeling distracted in an open office may need to consider incorporating more private areas for focused work, too.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 22, 2019 -
Half of employees experience layoff anxiety, study shows
Three-quarters of those who were laid off, terminated or experienced some kind of joblessness during the Great Recession said they fear a similar fate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Study: One-third of employers don't see how emotional intelligence is valuable to them
Experts have said emotional intelligence is more than just a set of soft skills — it's a key part of improving customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Deep Dive
How employers can prepare for active shooters by addressing workplace violence overall
Organizations can defend against all types of violence by creating sound procedures and cultivating a culture of safety, experts told HR Dive.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 19, 2019 -
DOL to expand religious exemption rule to include contractors with a 'religious purpose'
The proposed expansion would allow these federal contractors to cite their religion as a defense in employment discrimination claims.
By Morgan Fecto • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Health IT products may help employers personalize wellness programs
Employee health management IT products can allow employers to more easily tailor health benefits to individual employees, Frost & Sullivan said in its report.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Most people have cried at work at least once, survey says
Bosses and colleagues were the most-cited cause of workers' tears in a Monster survey.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Study: Managers don't know how to handle harassment complaints
When managers and leaders were approached by an employee with a harassment or discrimination complaint, 39% did not ask questions to identify potential witnesses.
By Lisa Burden • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Older workers who lose job-related cognitive abilities more likely to retire early
Employers risk losing their older workers if they aren't aware of the demands their jobs place on them, a Rice University professor said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 14, 2019 -
A fast FAQ on accommodating service animals
Service animals can keep workers with disabilities safer, but they can also make HR understandably wary, said one expert at DMEC 2019.
By Morgan Fecto • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Deep Dive
What to do about employee burnout
To truly combat burnout, leaders must create a culture in which employees feel encouraged to speak up about and advocate for their wellness, experts said.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Study: Parents supporting unemployed adult children work more and spend less to make ends meet
While unemployment is obviously a major financial stressor, working employees are extremely worried about their finances, too.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 12, 2019 -
Office relocation challenges US workers, but the advantages outweigh the stress
Employers can help make office moves smoother by communicating at various points in the process and soliciting worker feedback, Clutch said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 8, 2019 -
C-suite speak: How HR can get better buy-in from the CEO
"I get a lot of 'noes,'" said one DMEC 2019 attendee. Others asked speakers how to better share their solutions to complicated issues, like paid leave, with the CEO.
By Morgan Fecto • Aug. 8, 2019 -
One-third of managers don't follow up on action items from performance check-ins
Workers have said they prefer more frequent performance appraisals, but managers who don't note their goals may squander their potential.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 7, 2019 -
How a blend of safety and freedom helps employees belong at work
"One of our greatest opportunities as leaders and influencers in our organization is to look for opportunities to help others feel like they belong," Seth Mattison told attendees at the 2019 DMEC Annual Conference.​
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Men appreciate work-life balance advancements more than women do
Many of these initiatives are focused on women and the family, the study noted, but men care about policies that promote personal time, too.
By Jennifer Carsen • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Keeping it real: What HR leaders need to know about deepfakes
Although most deepfakes target politicians and celebrities, the technology has already been used in employer scams.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Less than 20% of nursing mothers know their workplace lactation rights
More than half of workers surveyed said their employer cut their hours or altered their workload because they were new mothers, according to Byram Healthcare.
By Morgan Fecto • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Study: Bullying bosses compromise worker bonds, create safety risks
HR departments can help address manager shortcomings, particularly when flaws become problematic for individual workers and teams.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2019 -
Sponsored by Schoox
Why HR should connect performance management and learning
Providing continuous performance management feedback is crucial to engage and retain today’s modern workforce.
By Matthew Brown, VP of Learning and Brand Success, Schoox • July 31, 2019 -
Adaptive workforces hire gig workers and work across departments
These workforces are "burstable," with the ability to maximize resources by leaning on contingent workers or automating more processes, Forrester said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 30, 2019 -
Overemphasis on the bottom line can drive down employee performance
When managers put profits first and worker well-being last, it can damage relationships and cause workers to check out, Baylor researchers found.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 30, 2019
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