Office Space: Why HR should dabble in color theory

With corporate culture becoming more relaxed and office design growing more vibrant, now is the time for HR to consider color.

By Katie Clarey • April 8, 2019

Gen X lags behind others in employee engagement, financial security

Regardless of Gen X's status, worker engagement by generation is still worth considering.

By Katie Clarey , Jennifer Carsen • April 8, 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

Study: Most workers are fairly happy on the job, but low pay remains a sticking point

In study after study, employee satisfaction is tied to pay, technological capability and career advancement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2019

Employers tolerant of minor offenses, intolerant of candidates' marijuana use

The background check report also found retail had the highest positive drug-screening results of any industry. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2019

APA award lauds employers' focus on worker well-being

More than 80% of workers at awarded employers said they recommend their organization as a good place to work, whereas only 62% do so nationally.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

STEM fields won't achieve gender parity without direct intervention

Bias and selection based on similarity could keep gender equality at bay indefinitely, a new study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Study: Lower profits expected due to higher wage demands

Employers of blue-collar workers may face the biggest losses because workers can demand higher pay due to their scarcity, the report predicted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Human Rights Campaign awards 570 US companies a perfect score on LGBTQ equality

According to the report, 16.8 million employees have a non-discrimination policy protecting them from sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019

Remote work brings benefits — but also greater security risks, survey says

HR and IT professionals must work together to create cybersecurity policies, design employee trainings and communicate their rationale to workers. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

Talent management software costs can deter first-time buyers

HR may struggle to keep up with competitors without a good tech partner, but the market can be especially confusing for newcomers, a new survey shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

Complex leave mandates drive continued outsourcing, survey finds

About half of large employers and about one-third of small employers now outsource their FMLA management, according to a DMEC report.

By Morgan Fecto , Jennifer Carsen • March 29, 2019

Workers of color bond following police violence against black Americans

Researchers said employers can create a more inclusive workplace by allowing employees to bond following tragic external incidents.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019

A few quiet minutes in the morning can help with burnout, research suggests

The researchers recommended that employers help workers establish routines to reconnect with work and transition into the workday.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019

4 keys to creating a robust harassment prevention program

Past strategies haven't focused enough on what employers want workers to do, EVERFI's Elizabeth Bille told #SHRMLeg attendees.

By Ryan Golden • March 26, 2019

Costly transformation plans a waste of time, leaders say

Many make investments in "transformation" because they think they should, rather than to solve specific problems, research shows. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 25, 2019

#SHRMLeg: 3 ways to build trust with workplace investigations

InvestiPro's Dana Barbato spoke about turning HR's most dreaded duty into a tool to improve workplace culture.

By Morgan Fecto • March 25, 2019

Think before you Slack: 10 documentation mistakes to avoid

Documentation can make or break an employer's legal defense, but it has to be done right, Allison West told #SHRMLeg attendees.

By Kate Tornone • March 22, 2019

NFIB urges pushback against predictive scheduling laws

The small business association said the laws give business owners limited control over scheduling decisions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2019

#Workhuman: How talent leaders can break up with bureaucracy

"The promise of building truly human-centric organizations is almost as elusive now as it was 60 years ago," Gary Hamel said during his keynote.

By Kathryn Moody • March 20, 2019

SHRM to focus on job access; CEO has 'no concerns' about White House alignment

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. said the organization will not deprive employers of the talent they so badly need because some don't like who's in the White House.

By Kate Tornone , Katie Clarey • March 20, 2019

5 ways to create a culture of safety for your high-performing team

Creating a culture of psychological safety will help your team to thrive. Here are five ways you can positively influence your culture to get the high performing team you are looking for.

March 20, 2019

Female leadership boosts employees' confidence, research finds

Workers in female-led companies had a stronger belief in their companies than those led by men did, the global study found. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2019

Worker stress costs employers billions in lost productivity

Employers must help workers get their stress under control for the sake of their health and the company's productivity, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 19, 2019

Employers struggling with absence, disability management

Only 1 in 4 HR professionals report having successful absence and disability management programs, according to new research.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 18, 2019

How workplace chaplains are giving Tyson Foods a major assist

The company's chaplains help employees grapple with the personal and the professional, which, in turn, strengthens its HR department, Tyson Foods VP of Human Resources said.

By Katie Clarey • March 18, 2019