Houston, we have an inclusion problem: lessons from NASA's spacesuit fail

The debacle illustrated how employers can create problems when they don't couple diversity with inclusion, HR experts explained.

By Pamela DeLoatch • May 3, 2019

Smart, green building trends could help talent pros win over more workers

The combination of talented people and technological advances is creating more inclusive and sustainable environments, a Sodexo VP said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • May 3, 2019

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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

Microaggressions often go unnoticed, but could drive talent away

A common example of workplace microaggression occurs when people of color are told "you're well-spoken" by a surprised colleague, respondents to a SurveyMonkey said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 3, 2019

How to predict and prevent employee turnover

Chief Scientist Dr. McPherson explains how Culture Amp’s machine learning algorithms help you predict & prevent turnover, and build a better workplace.

By Jason McPherson, PhD, Chief Scientist at Culture Amp • May 2, 2019

5 Causes of miscommunication

Miscommunication can cost companies millions of dollars a year. Learn what causes communication breakdowns.

April 30, 2019

Google announces website for employee complaints, more harassment-related changes

The announcement comes not long after employees accused the tech giant of retaliating against them for organizing efforts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 29, 2019

Survey: Family-friendly benefits are on the rise

Slightly less than one-third of employers with 500 or more employees offer some type of fertility benefit, for example.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 25, 2019

Employees favor messaging tools over email, but security risks remain

Ditching the reliance on email might improve workers' internal communications, but not without creating security risks, a survey showed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2019

Standard performance management is 'failing' workers

A report from Deloitte criticized employee review systems for being subjective and focused on past performance.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 24, 2019

7 Signs of a toxic work environment

Do you recognize these signs of a toxic work environment? Learn how to battle workplace toxicity.

April 23, 2019

Employers dumping help-desk phones for bots, apps

The trend is part of a broader effort by employers to use automation to boost productivity and improve the user experience, according to a new report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019

Few HR leaders think workers trust company leaders

HR is in a good position to address the underlying causes of distrust, such as change, stress or a lack of communication.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 22, 2019

Survey: Hasty benefits decisions damage employee morale

The haste could be due to emotional discomfort; respondents in a previous survey reported that signing up for benefits resulted in stress and anxiety. 

By Jennifer Carsen • April 18, 2019

$1K penalty motivates Honeywell workers to use benefits offering

"[At] Honeywell, the only incentives that have worked for us is the stick approach," said the company's VP of global benefits at an NBGH conference.

By Morgan Fecto • April 16, 2019

Employees are stressed out by their workloads

LinkedIn's new analysis adds to the canon of research around the increasing pressure workers are feeling day-to-day.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 16, 2019

'Service with a smile' linked to after-hours drinking, research shows

The link is stronger for impulsive workers who have one-time customer interactions — and for employees who don't have autonomy at work, a Penn State professor said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019

Workers want meaning, but few employers are prepared to offer it

Deloitte said organizations need to ensure relationships are enduring, learning is continuous and work has meaning centered around human identity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 15, 2019

Is your employer brand authentic?

Ahead of Indeed Interactive 2019 Indeed's US Marketing Director, Carmen Bryant, explains the importance of organizational authenticity.

By Carmen Bryant, Marketing Director, US • April 15, 2019

Intersectionality is key to workplace diversity, inclusion gains

As "double outsiders," women of color may feel the need to adjust their behavior to fit in, the study said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2019

Survey: HR teams with a C-level leader are more productive

CEOs can gain a competitive advantage by hiring effective HR leaders who report directly to them, according to Betterworks.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2019

Crashing the C-suite ceiling: How female restaurant leaders are pushing for more diversity

Even though more women work in the restaurant industry than men, fewer are at the executive level. Brands like Auntie Anne's, Red Lobster, Starbucks and McDonald's hope to change that.

By Julie Littman • April 10, 2019

Labor secretary: OSHA jobsite inspections likely to increase

The agency's visits will ramp up once new inspectors are fully trained, Alexander Acosta told a House subcommittee.

By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2019

Workers' engagement, loyalty drops 9 months before they quit

Research showed that employees quit because of unchallenging work, cultures that suppress discussions about pay, bad managers and lack of development.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 9, 2019

How to offboard employees with care

Employers understand and accept the importance of top-notch onboarding, while offboarding is often an afterthought. Now that's changing.

By Pamela DeLoatch • April 9, 2019

Survey: 1 in 3 workers anticipate financial struggles in retirement

Daily expenses, general debt, housing costs and healthcare costs prevent respondents from saving more for retirement, reported Natixis.

By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2019