Survey: Employees believe workplace safety is strong, but confusion remains

Employees overwhelmingly say they feel safe at work, but when asked specifics, some holes come up.

By Tom Starner • April 18, 2016

HubSpot responds to Dan Lyons' claims of ageism

The company's founders responded in a LinkedIn post to Lyons' new book, "Disrupted," which painted the company – and startup culture as a whole – in a critical light.

By Kathryn Moody • April 15, 2016

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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

Why integrated HR tech is key to handling global workforce data

Some mid-level companies still use spreadsheets, which can create massive errors.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Closeness with co-workers, pride in work mark top healthcare employers

Healthcare is often hierarchial and high-stress, but these workplace cultures keep turnover low and recruitment high – and are a good example to employers of all kinds.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Can the Uber-like Chariot for Women legally only hire women drivers?

Some argue that they could run into legal trouble for not picking up or hiring men.

By Tom Starner • April 14, 2016

Why paying employees to get more sleep may not be truly effective

Aetna offers employees money incentives when they get a full night's rest, but at least one critic has questioned this approach.

By Tom Starner • April 13, 2016

New Canadian program encourages workers to stop sitting all day

Canada is launching a pilot program that seeks to help desk-bound workers get up more often and get more fit in the process.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

Wearable devices can drive wellness, but also pose legal risks

Workplace wearables can also affect both privacy and confidentiality, as many wearables can record location and other sensitive information.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

Employers may need to 'redefine' how talent is managed

A new survey from Mercer found that employers need to close a growing gap between the employer experience and employee expectations.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

Study: Background screening increases as more contingent workers hired

As contingent workforces fill a critical talent need, employers are turning to screenings more often.

By Tom Starner • April 12, 2016

Mental health in the workplace: The struggles employers face – and what can be done

As mental wellness garners attention, employers are finding considerable barriers may remain to implementing strong policies.

By Kathryn Moody • April 12, 2016

Expert: Creating a positive culture means reinforcing the right actions

A strong company culture requires trust, which only comes about when employers walk the walk and talk the talk.

By Tom Starner • April 11, 2016

Nearly half of US workers feel they've gained weight on the job

55% of those who have access to wellness facilities at the workplace don't use them.

By Tom Starner • April 8, 2016

Report: One in five employees would sell their passwords if asked

44% of those who assented to selling their passwords would do it for $1,000 or less, the report reveals. Some would sell for less than $100.

By Kathryn Moody • April 8, 2016

How onboarding can make or break an employee's work experience

Greenhouse Software helps clients improve their onboarding experience, and it leads by example.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

CEO Bezos defends Amazon's culture to shareholders

"The reason cultures are so stable in time is because people self-select," he said in his annual letter.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

Why HR must lead the digital transformation in the workplace

If HR professionals wants to lead a strategic operation, they should recognize their power as change agents.

By Tom Starner • April 7, 2016

Why casual work wear may be coming to an office near you

It's not a new trend, but it's garnering more acceptance, particularly as athleisure becomes fashionable.

By Kathryn Moody • April 6, 2016

Why managing retention of contractors can't be left to chance

It's an employer skill that needs to be developed, or retention is bound to be an expensive problem.

By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016

'Morale and culture' the number one area affected by poor engagement

The always present "reality gap" between the engagement employers want to see and the actual results continues to trouble organizations.

By Tom Starner • April 5, 2016

North Carolina's new law gets strong pushback from major employers

The state passed the controversial bill last week, and repercussions are already being felt.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

In the knowledge economy, HR is all about trust and relationships

HR has evolved along with the "knowledge economy," but it hasn't quite reached its full potential, according to an expert.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

360-degree reviews could backfire if not used properly

Employers who use such reviews need to follow up, or else employees will feel downtrodden and frustrated.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

Study: Socially responsible companies have better engagement

An employer that effectively "lives by its values" can improve its engagement numbers substantially, according to research.

By Tom Starner • April 4, 2016

Compliance and HR: A critical partnership that needs nurturing

Within the accounts receivable industry, viewing HR in a limited way can create huge risk.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016