How HR can run a SWOT analysis for strategic success

“HR should have specific priorities. Otherwise, you don’t know what you’re supposed to do if you want to add value to the organization,” one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 25, 2023

HR pros saddled with more work — and more power, Gartner says

Gartner leads addressed the importance of HR professionals setting the tone for company culture.  

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 25, 2023

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Calling healthcare burnout a crisis is an ‘understatement,’ CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sounding the alarm on increasing levels of burnout and harassment in the healthcare industry.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 25, 2023

The worst of the layoffs is over, but leaders lost employee trust, HR pros say

Many employers are reportedly dealing with a perception of inconsistency, inefficacy and poor communication.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2023

As more workers report burnout, fewer believe their employer cares about them

Offering mental health tools, as well as work-life balance perks, could boost employee satisfaction and retention, an Aflac report says.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2023

Sociable: LinkedIn looks to help candidates stand out with ‘Top Choice’ job application option

The option lets applicants highlight their specific interest in a given role, but the tool is still in testing.

By Andrew Hutchinson • Oct. 23, 2023

DHS proposes H-1B rule to address eligibility requirements, fraud

The rule is an effort to “modernize” the visa program that permits U.S. employers to fill certain specialty occupations.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2023

HR horror stories we tell in the dark

From getting hit on at a work event to being told to shrug off porn, sometimes the call is coming from inside the house.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2023

How to build trust with your most important stakeholders — your employees

The same conditions that make trust so valuable can also make the road to earning it feel unsteady, write two PwC workforce transformation leaders.

By Anthony Abbatiello and Julia Lamm • Oct. 23, 2023

Inside a new effort to vet credential providers

The Higher Learning Commission recently launched an initiative called the Credential Lab, which will implement an evaluation model for content providers.

By Natalie Schwartz • Oct. 23, 2023

Workforce equity: Employers stuck in ‘time warp’ about older workers

Companies need to address “blind spots” and ageism in their recruiting efforts, panelists said at the Center for Workforce Inclusion’s annual Equity Summit. 

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 20, 2023

Nondegree upskilling still hampered by lack of awareness

Of those not pursuing alternative paths, most said they would have considered them if they knew about them in the first place.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 20, 2023

This year’s strikes illustrate expanding employee power, Forrester says

Employee power is shaping the future of work, according to an analyst at the firm, and that shift provides employers a valuable signal.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 20, 2023

No help wanted: Retail openings for winter season down 25%, report finds

Amid surging applications and fewer postings, TA teams may want to lean into mobile apps to sort through the best candidates, iCIMS said.

By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 19, 2023

Encourage worker consistency, not more personal investment, MIT Sloan study says

“Sometimes, you just can’t give more of yourself to your job. You’re depleted,” the lead researcher said in announcing the results.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 19, 2023

Republican lawmakers skip raises for Wisconsin university employees in DEI fight

The state's Legislature has waged a protracted battle against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at college campuses.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 18, 2023

Employers may be catfishing applicants, driving them away

When it comes to recruiting, candidates say clear communication is key.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 18, 2023

Employees say they prefer culture change over self-care apps to improve mental health

DEI initiatives, in particular, appear to help workers feel engaged and experience better mental health outcomes.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 18, 2023

Why it’s time for employers to talk about menopause

Support for perimenopausal, menopausal and postmenopausal employees isn’t just a health issue — it’s a key measure by which women evaluate their employers, experts said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 17, 2023

Women in menopause say they’re overlooked by employers, but the tide may be shifting

Along with pregnancy and breastfeeding, menopause is beginning to get more attention in the workplace.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 17, 2023

Do managers go into the office less often than their direct reports?

Employers that implement an RTO policy may need to remember that managers set the tone for their teams.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 17, 2023

‘Post-industrial economy’ requires investment in employee development, report says

An ongoing talent scarcity will force companies to focus on reskilling, retention and AI to fuel growth, according to The Josh Bersin Co.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 17, 2023

Arkansas lawmakers grill college leaders over DEI

Six public colleges faced questions on diversity spending and hiring practices ahead of potential legislation coming down the pike.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 17, 2023

Employers’ perceptions of employee engagement may differ from reality

The mismatch may be due to a lack of worker sentiment surveys in recent years, according to a Gallagher report.

By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 16, 2023

Is your workplace toxic?

Even bosses who would be considered “nice” in the public sphere, like Jimmy Fallon and Lizzo, became embattled with toxic workplace allegations this year.

By Caroline Colvin • Oct. 16, 2023