Retailers are seeing high employee turnover

Low unemployment is part of a robust economy fueling retail sales, but it's also forcing retailers to get creative.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 19, 2018

Study: Opioid epidemic has cost Massachusetts economy $9.7B

Employers may not have grasped the extent to which opioid addiction has damaged their workforces and communities, research shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 19, 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

Most workers will do some online holiday shopping at work

While IT professionals in a recent survey said they'd like to end holiday shopping online at work, 76% admitted that their policies permit it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 19, 2018

Study: 1 in 3 managers can't deal with high-stress situations

In today's tight talent market, employers can't afford to let managers negatively affect morale, performance and retention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart announces predictive scheduling for all US stores

Employees can work a set schedule for months at a time, or opt for more flexibility — with all scheduling administered through an app.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2018

Turnover is at an all-time high, says Salary.com

Robust retention strategies often include stay interviews and periodic compensation audits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 14, 2018

7 questions to ask before M&As

While HR pros may not have much say when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, they can ask some important questions during the process.

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 13, 2018

The biggest trigger for stressed-out professionals? The boss, says a new study

Workers are more stressed out on the job than ever. What can employers do to stem the tide?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 13, 2018

Career development, meaningful work are key drivers of employee value proposition

Conveying value is more critical now than ever as talent scarcity and retention become more problematic, a Mercer study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

Glassdoor unveils customized recruiting, branding website

Recruiting platforms are streamlining and tailoring the process, aiming to help employers make the best hiring choices.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

Research finds link between hotline reporting and better business performance

When their complaints are handled properly, whistleblowers can prevent problems from becoming disasters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 12, 2018

More employers turning to mass notification systems for emergency preparedness

Many are making their response to cybersecurity breaches a part of emergency preparedness, too, a new survey shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2018

After #GoogleWalkout, Google CEO rolls out new sexual harassment policies

Among the changes, Google will end forced arbitration for incidents of sexual harassment and make employee care a core part of the process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 9, 2018

Employees will work harder, longer and for less pay if job feels meaningful

The Meaning and Purpose at Work report found that employees on average believe work is half as meaningful as it could be.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2018

Study: Majority of white-collar workers perform 'soul-crushing' busy work

Better technology could free up employees from mundane, repetitive tasks that undermine their skills.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2018

Election day winners and losers HR execs should watch

Democrats took the House, Republicans held their Senate majority and a number of state minimum wage initiatives passed.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 7, 2018

Disengaged workers aren't necessarily unmotivated, survey shows

Employers should consider the effects a fast-pace work environment may have on employees, Mike Pugh, VP of collaboration at RingCentral Glip, told HR Dive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • Nov. 7, 2018

Waffle House serves up emergency preparedness with a side of CSR

Waffle House restaurants so rarely cease operations that FEMA even has a Waffle House test. But how does it care for employees — and communities — when the worst happens?

By Jennifer Carsen • Nov. 7, 2018

Almost half of HR leaders playing catch-up as the workplace embraces nontraditional workers

Old, traditional strategies for how work gets done will no longer meet an evolving labor force's needs, but will employers be ready for the change?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2018

Uber to offer top drivers 100% paid college tuition

The program, Uber Pro, will also provide other offers and incentives, such as savings on gas and car maintenance. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2018

3.7M have joined the freelancer workforce in the last 5 years

Freelancers may help fill in talent gaps, but HR will want to think carefully about how they relate to the traditional workforce and an organization at large.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2018

Unemployment hovers at 3.7%, but is a slowdown coming?

Job growth is usually a sign of a strong economy, but if the unemployment rate continues to slide, employers could find trouble.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 5, 2018

3 Reasons I love Kat Cole (and can't wait to see her at WorkHuman 2019)

Lessons from Kat Cole, leader of a multibillion-dollar company, and why she’ll be at WorkHuman.  

By Sarah Payne • Nov. 5, 2018

One-third of workers report feeling a sense of 'belonging' in the workplace

Companies pushing for more diversity and better inclusion within their workplaces need to have a handle on their metrics to understand if their efforts are working.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2018

#GoogleWalkout: How the 5 demands reflect wider employment struggles

While Google may be the target of discontent at the moment, the protestors' list of demands touches upon several important legal and ethical debates that could affect any HR department.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Nov. 2, 2018