"Good jobs score" aims to identify companies with good jobs strategies

Most companies don't make such data public, making it hard for investors to know which ones support profitable strategies.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 4, 2015

Simple steps employers can take to become great places to work

Looking to get your company on a best places to work list? An executive offers some basic employee engagement strategies.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 4, 2015

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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

HR may soon be responsible for "leading the work" -- not the workforce

According to a new book, change may be on the horizon for HR.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

Are companies the new cults?

One commentor on the world of work thinks successful companies often encourage such behavior.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 3, 2015

Women in male-dominated fields are more stressed

Even if women participate in the workplace banter, they may experience social isolation and other stressors at a higher rate.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 3, 2015

It's not you, it's me: When managers are to blame for bad teams

HR can play a major role in making sure managers having team troubles see the complete performance picture.

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2015

Workplace awards can be well worth the trouble

These awards matter, Gallup says, but only if employers need to use the award to boost employee value proposition. 

By Tom Starner • Sept. 1, 2015

HR manager receives an unwanted 'fringe benefit'

Today in awkward news: what's the weirdest thing you can send to HR?

By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015

Workplace violence prevention requires reading warning signs early

While it's very difficult to prevent, workplace violence can possibly be diffused through training programs and anonymous tip lines.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015

Gap to shut down 'on-call' scheduling by end of September

Workers complained that the old system wreaked havoc on their work/life balance. Gap is the latest to make the change.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 28, 2015

Top 10 trends affecting HR right now

From recruitment to an active EEOC, we've put together the trends HR managers need to pay attention to -- and why they matter.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 27, 2015

'Blowing up' HR is not a solution, says expert

The solution should relieve pressure on HR rather than dismantle it.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2015

Chinese tech company hires cheerleaders for male programmers

A bizarre workplace morale tactic -- and not exactly a bright spot for gender diversity in tech.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 26, 2015

Survey: Employee reward programs currently "miss the mark" for millennials

They want recognition for personal accomplishments, specifically.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 26, 2015

How anonymous feedback tools can backfire

If anonymous feedback tools aren't used properly, they can sow the seeds for conflict -- as seen by Amazon's workforce.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 25, 2015

Employers must 're-imagine' the ideal employee

It's not someone who works long hours at the cost of spending time with family, says some experts.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2015

HR and marketing need to team up, experts say

Today, marketing and HR need to connect so that everyone in the workforce can get on the same page.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 24, 2015

Ashley Madison hack reveals reckless work email use

No one's work email is above workplace scrutiny.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 21, 2015

How employers can protect LGBT employees overseas

LGBT employees seeking to advance their careers through international placements may need to do some extra planning.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 20, 2015

HR mistakes can cost small employers in a big way

Small businesses can no longer risk not having their HR ducks in a row due to new rules and scrutiny.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2015

Humana CHRO: Cultivate the culture you want to see

To change the company, Humana CHRO Tim Huval realized he had to change himself first.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 19, 2015

The internet asks: Is Amazon evil or just misunderstood?

The etailer's workplace culture came under fire in a New York Times expose -- and controversy has erupted ever since.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 18, 2015

Zirtual sued by ex-employees

The virtual assistant startup announced it was closing up shop last week and let go of 400 employees without notice (or paychecks).

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2015

Amazon profile depicts 'brutal' HR scheme

A New York Times profile about life inside Amazon paints an unflattering portrait of the large etailer.

By Tom Starner • Aug. 17, 2015

TGIF? Not in Australia, where hangovers are costing companies $3 billion a year

Friday afternoon work-related celebrations are contributing to the country's binge drinking culture. 

By Tom Starner • Aug. 14, 2015