Why the workplace pet policy may be a boon to productivity

Allowing pets in the workplace is not a new idea, but data shows it may be working for some workplaces.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

New discrimination regs launch today for certain California employers

The guidelines regard California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

By Tom Starner • April 1, 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

Employers are expanding holistic wellness with well-being programs

Programs that focus on total well-being, including mental and financial wellness, continue to make strides in popularity.

By Tom Starner • April 1, 2016

Toilet paper and doggie day spas: Survey reveals 'unusual' expense reports

Unfortunately, a Robert Half Management Resources survey of CFOs found that those types of requests for reimbursement show "little sign of decline."

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

Why truly strategic HR requires both HCM tech and smart processes

The HR maturity curve matters – and tech plays a large part in ensuring proper HR growth.

By Tom Starner • March 31, 2016

Directors, general public do not agree on whether CEOs are paid for performance

While directors tend to believe CEO pay is directly tied to their value to the company, the general public "believes that CEO pay is a problem."

By Tom Starner • March 30, 2016

Supreme Court split allows mandatory public union fees to continue

Split 4-4, the court therefore let stand a decision by a lower court that ruled in favor of the unions.

By Kathryn Moody • March 29, 2016

How one volunteer veterans group uses HR tech to lend a helping hand

Finding the right onboarding tech and learning platform for their organization has transformed their work – and others can follow their example.

By Tom Starner • March 29, 2016

From the mailbag: What readers had to say about mentorship

We gathered up insights from readers who had knowledge and advice about mentorship.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2016

Corporate grandparenting: Mentoring for the next generation

It's a "hidden gem" for talent management, experts say.

By Tom Starner • March 24, 2016

Glassdoor reveals 15 jobs with the widest gender pay gap

The study is based on 500,000 salary reports that are self-reported on the site.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2016

Using software to manage and hire offers risks and rewards

Algorithms are powerful, but can come with built-in flaws if employers are not careful.

By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016

Employer socked with $7.4M judgment for poor handling of investigation

If HR isn't careful to get all the facts straight in a workplace dispute between co-workers, the hammer could come down hard.

By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016

The effects of 'clopening' on employees: What employers can do

It is not only depriving employees of sleep. It's negatively impacting the bottom line.

By Tom Starner • March 22, 2016

Companies emerging to help employers conform to transgender rights laws

The EEOC is clear that companies must accommodate their transgender employees, but some may be at a loss as to how they can do so effectively.

By Kathryn Moody • March 22, 2016

New severe injury reporting regulations are driving increased safety, OSHA says

Since Jan. 1, 2015, employers have been required to report any hospitalizations, amputations or loss of eyes within 24 hours.

By Tom Starner • March 21, 2016

Marketing, HR leaders need to collaborate, study says

The impact on the bottom line is noticeable when they do – and when they do not, according to recent academic reseach.

By Tom Starner • March 21, 2016

The Future of Work: How office design is changing

The sedentary offices of old are on their way out. But how can an office make you a more active person?

By Emily Peiffer , Kathryn Moody • March 17, 2016

How employers can optimize the expat experience

Overseas assignments can cost as much as three times an employee's typical annual salary, so driving value is key.

By Tom Starner • March 17, 2016

Why hospital leaders are concerned about talent

Hospital executives expect massive changes, particularly in talent management.

By Tom Starner • March 17, 2016

Ransomware attacks against workplaces expected to rise

It's a variant of malware that captures files until a company or individual sends funds to release them.

By Tom Starner • March 16, 2016

Life sciences workers feeling disengaged, says survey

One third of staff in the industry are at risk of leaving in the next 12 months.

By Tom Starner • March 16, 2016

How a combination of tech and planning can help prevent workplace homicide

While many workplaces have security measures in place to protect against violence, one element tends to get overlooked: communication.

By Tom Starner • March 15, 2016

EEOC's retaliation guideline update remains under wraps

Speculation says the agency may make the standards too broad – which is bad news for employers. 

By Tom Starner • March 15, 2016

Why some employers are asking about employees' LGBT status

Not every employer thinks it is a good idea, however, especially since many states and countries do not have LGBT protections in place.

By Kathryn Moody • March 15, 2016