Fulfillment is the new standard for employee engagement

In a tech-dependent world, employees' need for fulfillment may require a human touch, a new PwC analysis shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2018

The best leaders never fake it till they make it

How leaders that are self-aware can make a lasting impression with their peers, setting themselves up for success within their company.

Dec. 6, 2018

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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

Despite #MeToo, women feel nothing has changed

A Fairygodboss report predicts it will take 217 years to close the economic gap between women and men.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2018

Study: Many plan to job hunt after less than a year on the job

Companies can attract and retain talent with the right mix of branding and benefits, according to one firm.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 5, 2018

What does 2019 have in store for #MeToo?

The C-suite must remain vigilant in addressing the issues raised by these developments, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.

By David W. Garland • Dec. 5, 2018

HR and business leaders disagree over department's efficacy, progress

PwC found that 41% of HR leaders are confident their departments understand emerging tech, but only a quarter of business leaders agreed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Dec. 4, 2018

64% of HR pros don't feel equipped to help co-workers addicted to opioids

Only a small percentage of those surveyed by The Hartford felt "very" confident in their ability to detect and minimize the risk of opioid addiction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2018

52% of tech employees say their workplace is toxic, study shows

When the majority of employees pipe up about workplace toxicity, employers may want to listen.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2018

Gift card spear-phishing scams targeting receptionists, assistants

Attackers are impersonating CEOs or other senior managers and emailing employees most likely to handle gift card transactions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 3, 2018

Study: Pay gap may be wider than previously thought

The report's authors say that affordable childcare and paid leave will be necessary to close the gap.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2018

One-third of applicants would decline the perfect job over poor culture fit

A healthy corporate culture engages employees, creates a strong brand and promotes inclusion, experts have said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2018

Ex-Facebook manager says company is 'failing its black employees' in memo

The memo comes during a time of increased pressure on tech firms to improve diversity efforts at their respective workplaces.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 29, 2018

One-third of tech workers think their companies offer severances to accused sexual harassers

Although the Blind survey focused on employees' perception and knowledge, it paints a somewhat dour picture of the industry.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018

Workers increasingly want employers to address societal problems

Social responsibility matters to employees now more than it has in the past, especially to younger workers, a new study from MetLife shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018

New hires want onboarding to spell out performance expectations

However, only one-third of respondents in a recent survey said that onboarding gave them those resources.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2018

Walmart's director of HR strategy talks overhauling employee development

The company revamped a development program, once in place more for "reputation" than for impact, to better prepare for the future of work, Ellie Bertani said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 28, 2018

Creating a culture of recognition

To really enjoy the benefits of such an environment, experts say the effort has to start at the top.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 26, 2018

Ikea cuts 7.5K jobs to position itself for smaller stores, online shopping

The news is a reminder that, as companies reorganize and adjust their business models, their efforts might need to include cutting staff.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 26, 2018

#MeToo has businesses rethinking the holiday party

"Holiday parties — when they're after hours, when there's alcohol flowing — they seem to be a recipe for inappropriate behavior," said one expert.

By Katie Clarey • Nov. 21, 2018

Chipotle rehires manager who asked black men to prepay

The incident sparked extensive discussion on Twitter and elsewhere, with some comparing it to an April incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 20, 2018

Managers think they're good coaches, but HR disagrees

A new survey shows that managers may be overestimating their coaching and feedback abilities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2018

The HR profession's big diversity question: Where are the men?

One expert, however, says the most important focus for HR may be diversity of thought: "that's when you get creativity, collaboration that drives success."

By Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 20, 2018

Study: Industries still aren't realizing all the benefits of AI

Although it's no silver bullet for all employment tasks, AI can free up workers' time for higher-level duties.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2018

Workers unhappy with managers 4x more likely to job hunt

Workplace culture and strong development programs once again have been revealed to drive retention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 20, 2018

A former Chipotle HR exec shares lessons learned — and what's next

In our latest "Exit Interview," Mike Ferguson discusses why he prioritizes development, draws on the employee experience and values the ridiculous.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 19, 2018