Schools seek to strengthen work-based learning opportunities

A new report details how these programs have positive impacts on student employment and earnings, academic outcomes and more.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2022

3 ways to mark Juneteenth — without cultural appropriation

Business leaders can reinforce existing organizational DEI and ESG initiatives, the director of African American and African diaspora studies at American University suggested.

By Carla Bell • June 1, 2022

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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

Combining DEI with learning, Microsoft opens TechSpark hub in Mississippi

The initiative reflects Microsoft's emerging modus operandi as a company that seeks equity through L&D.  

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2022

Sysco moves drivers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

The schedule change allows employees working overtime to come in for a fifth day instead of a sixth day, "which is much easier for someone to do," CEO Kevin Hourican said. 

By Max Garland • May 31, 2022

9 stories on the state of hybrid work

From strict remote rules to “work anywhere” policies, employer approaches have varied wildly.

May 31, 2022

Pay, climate action may be top ways to retain Gen Z, millennials

The younger generations continue to demand employer commitment to equity and inclusion, as well as fair pay and climate justice.

By Caroline Colvin • May 27, 2022

Mastercard touts ESG strategy

Pursuing environmental, social and governance goals offers advantages in luring talent amid a tight labor market, a Mastercard executive said. 

By Caitlin Mullen • May 27, 2022

Bank of America's 7% raise may make it a rank-and-file retention role model

Aside from lavishing attention on non-specialized employees, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender has developed a habit of rolling out perks in pairs.

By Dan Ennis • May 26, 2022

Indeed: Gen Z still doesn't want to work in-office

Many Gen Zers have never worked in an office space and want to keep it that way.

By Caroline Colvin • May 26, 2022

Voluntary turnover rates may not be as high as some expect, WorldatWork says

Compensation and recruitment were cited as the most effective ways to reduce turnover, the global HR association said.

By Ryan Golden • May 24, 2022

How one brewery prioritizes early, ongoing learning for its gang-affiliated workforce

"There's no blueprint for what we're doing," said TRU Colors Chief People Officer Khalilah Olokunola.

By Carla Bell • May 24, 2022

People feel disconnected from company culture. But is hybrid work the problem?

While the office serves as an easy central place for culture to form, it doesn't automatically inspire connectedness, a Gartner report said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 23, 2022

Federal workforce participation rate of people with disabilities is increasing, EEOC report finds

However, the rate still falls below the government's goal of 12%. 

By Emilie Shumway • May 23, 2022

Bank of America boosts minimum wage to $22 per hour

The pay raise, coming seven months after a previous $1-per-hour boost, is the latest step in the bank's target to pay employees at least $25 per hour by 2025.

By Robin Bradley • May 23, 2022

The new faces of labor? Meet the robots of the National Restaurant Association Show

As restaurants struggle to find labor, tech companies like Nala Robotics and Richtech are developing automated chefs and baristas to fill gaps.

By Thai Phi Le • May 23, 2022

The secret is in the (hot fudge) sauce

To compete in the race for critical talent, focus on your employees' wellbeing to enhance your employee value proposition.

May 23, 2022

3 mistakes to avoid in the transition to hybrid work

HR must be thoughtful about pay, flexibility and communication, Thrive HR Consulting's Reynaldo Ramirez and Jason Walker said from Workhuman Live in Atlanta.

By Ryan Golden • May 20, 2022

Employers unprepared for increased reliance on external workers, MIT and Deloitte find

Freelancers and contract workers are in high demand, but employers face a number of challenges to their capacity to hire, absorb and retain them.

By Ryan Golden • May 20, 2022

Capital One sets date for hybrid return to office

The bank committed to a hybrid work model that would encourage, but not require, employees to work in the office Tuesday through Thursday beginning in the fall.

By Robin Bradley • May 19, 2022

Tips to reel in Gen Z, from a LinkedIn recruiter

Many entry-level jobs ask for years of experience unrealistic for an entry-level candidate, according to LinkedIn recruiter Madison Vitug.

By Caroline Colvin • May 19, 2022

Netflix addresses content that runs counter to employees' personal values

The company cautioned applicants that if they did not wish to work on productions they perceived to be harmful, "Netflix may not be the best place for you."

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2022

Survey: Half of companies didn't meet hiring goals last year

Hiring may actually be harder for employers who are fully remote, the survey said.

By Kathryn Moody • May 19, 2022

Unlike boomers, millennials didn't find good jobs until their 30s. Here's what it means for colleges and employers.

New reports describe how education-work pipelines fail many young adults, especially those of low socioeconomic status. What can prompt changes?

By Rick Seltzer • May 19, 2022

Survey: On average, remote workers are about 20% happier

Millennials are happiest with the arrangement, the Tracking Happiness survey found.

By Emilie Shumway • May 18, 2022

Starbucks to cover travel for employees seeking abortion, gender-affirming care

The policy applies to workers, as well as their dependents, who need to travel more than 100 miles to access these medical procedures. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 17, 2022