Study: Millions lack basic breastfeeding protections

Many women have no right to break time, a private space and other accommodations, according to a new report.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 3, 2019

Half of US CFOs lack a succession plan

In an environment where executive departures and shifts have become more common, the lack of a backup plan could be risky.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 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

Our 10 best talent stories of 2018

2018 was an eventful year for talent professionals, who adapted new benefits, strove to meet the needs of a contingent workforce, and tackled a high quit rate head-on. 

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 26, 2018

'Gender punishment gap' flourishes in the finance industry

Women employed at financial firms were 20% more likely to be fired for misconduct, according to research from Harvard Business School.

By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 21, 2018

Our 10 best stories of 2018

As employers enter into 2019, they have much to reflect on, from compliance to employee well-being.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 21, 2018

Is it time to take pointers from co-working's success?

As trendy, upscale co-working spaces spread to cities across the U.S., traditional companies are looking to mirror their hospitable vibe.

By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 20, 2018

Math, economics top the fastest-growing remote jobs

Out-of-office positions in recent FlexJobs listings include actuarial analysts, economics faculty members and data scientists.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2018

More US firms are using data analytics, opening up markets for vendors

Like most technological tools, data analytics is creating opportunities for businesses to grow and prosper financially.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2018

HR leaders torn between embracing technology or conducting business as usual

HR can take the lead in creating a culture that expects, readily accepts and supports digital change.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2018

Work-life balance? 'There's no such thing'

Work-life blend has blurred the boundaries of a 9-to-5 day, but to use it to their advantage, employers need to make it their own.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 18, 2018

SHRM is latest org to offer people analytics credential

Such courses appear to serve as a barometer for what matters to organizations and the profession overall.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2018

Despite #MeToo, workplace sexual harassment persists

Of the estimated 5 million people who experience sexual harassment at work, 99.8% never file a complaint, a recent study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2018

Executives report low confidence in crisis management plans

There are several factors for HR to consider when planning for crisis situations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 17, 2018

Performance appraisals are getting shorter and more frequent

Some say the annual review is on life support, but is it worth saving?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2018

Employers struggle to anticipate when workers will retire

Only half of employers know exactly when workers at or near retirement will leave, a Willis Towers Watson study reveals.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 13, 2018

Zenefits to allow clients to compare salaries

The company says the new tool is aimed at closing the gender pay gap.

By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 11, 2018

Employees unlikely to disclose cancer diagnoses to HR

Support from HR is critical in helping employees remain at work, but a lack of benefits communication could stymie the department's ability to help.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2018

Job growth slowed in November; unemployment remains at 49-year low

Business created 155,000 new jobs last month but, despite consistent growth, the news may signal a slowdown in the coming months.

By Morgan Fecto • Dec. 10, 2018

Marijuana, leave laws and workplace violence top 2019 HR hurdles

HR's challenges in 2019 aren't too different from those of years past, according to XpertHR, but the stakes haven't changed, either.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2018

Report: Human error creates cybersecurity threats, but 25% of employers fail to train

"There's no one magic pill to fix the cybersecurity problem," one expert said. "It's [about having] a holistic approach."

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 7, 2018

Employees want to know they matter to the company

Workers want their efforts recognized in the form of a check but they need to know they impact the bottom line, too, a Ceridian report shows.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 7, 2018

Hiring challenges remain as hourly earnings rose and job growth slowed in November

Employers can expect hiring challenges to continue, however, since the labor market remains employee-driven.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2018

Resource Actions: A how-to on employee holiday gifts

What makes a good employee gift? To answer that question, employers have a few factors to consider.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2018

Facebook falls from 1st place in Glassdoor rankings amid 'challenging time'

The social media giant is still ranked in the top 10 of Glassdoor's "Best Places to Work" for 2019, but reports suggest boiling internal tension as the company struggles publicly.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 6, 2018

Employee relations teams focused on policy violations, behavioral issues

Employers place employee relations among their top priorities to lower the risk of liability, according to a new study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2018