How to make your employee recognition program matter

In a recent poll, SHRM found that tying employee recognition to company values gives those programs a serious boost.

By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015

How bad workplace behavior could harm employee health -- and the bottom line

Incivility in the workplace can crush a company culture. But that's only the beginning.

By Tom Starner • June 24, 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

Want employees to be sustainable? It'll take more than cash

More companies are trying to engage their employees when it comes to sustainability. But they have their work cut out for them.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015

To boost engagement, HR needs more than just an annual survey

Sharing data among management is not enough to boost sagging employee engagement, which remains an elusive target among HR leadership.

By Tom Starner • June 23, 2015

It's time for HR to step up its social media game

Social platforms are everywhere today, and HR leaders need to learn how to take advantage of them as a way to improve and expand company culture, according to Business2Community.

By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015

Young workers today want more than a paycheck

Tthey want to know their employer is making a positive difference in the community and the world in general—a tough but doable challenge, says the CEO at Tribe Inc.

By Tom Starner • June 22, 2015

Study: Both genders suffering from today's 24/7 work cycles

A new study suggests firms are misintepreting the dynamics that make workers of any gender miserable.

By Tom Starner • June 18, 2015

How do you define 'talent'?

Defining the oft-overused word "talent" has become a challenge for HR leaders; the trick is to match the definition with the employer's business strategy.

By Tom Starner • June 17, 2015

Feedback options for employees may cut talent turnover

An expert says that by giving employees the chance to deliver honest, open answers -- and the means to do it easily -- HR can help foster a collaborative culture and reduce turnover.

By Tom Starner • June 16, 2015

Ex-GE CHRO on how (and why) Jack Welch came to respect the HR department

Former GE CHRO Bill Conaty succeeded in changing CEO Jack Welch's mind about the importance of HR. How can other CHROs do the same?

By Tom Starner • June 15, 2015

Study: Sitting near a mean boss can affect your behavior

Having a bad boss can make you act like one, but sitting far away from that same mean manager can cause you to be less unfair, according to a recent academic study. 

By Tom Starner • June 11, 2015

Expert: In an increasingly complex workplace, try to keep it simple

The workplace and all its processes are getting way too complex, but there are ways to keep it simple and successful, according to Josh Bersin, the founder and principal of Bersin by Deloitte.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

Survey: Engagement efforts falling way short

It may not be a surprise, but executives at some very large companies are concerned that their workforces are not very engaged on a basic level, including when it comes to a company's overall strategy.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

ACA reporting catches employers off guard, puts the squeeze on HR

During 2015, employers have some ACA compliance reporting on tap. But according to a recent survey, many are not sure how to proceed as the 2016 deadline approaches.

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

Team volunteering: A constructive way for employees to give back

Team volunteer grants may be an effective alternative strategy to engage your workforce when it comes to giving back to the community.  

By Tom Starner • June 10, 2015

An expert dishes on the 'invisible code' that makes a great leader

An experienced leadership expert believes he has cracked a simple code that determines how leaders reach the highest level of success.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Should HR chiefs be groomed for potential CEO roles?

A Human Resources Executive piece focuses on how some top HR executives have moved into the C-Suite as the CEO. Sounds unlikely, but it happens, especially given the changing nature of the industry.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Study: First-time leaders should take the 'catalyst' path

Talent management group DDI researched what is needed for those entering their first-ever leadership role, and one key trait - being a catalyst - emerged.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Employer cited after worker killed in bear attack

A tragic death in the wilderness might have been avoided had an employer given its worker the proper tools and training for potential bear attacks, according to OSHA, which fined the company close to $15,000.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Workforce burnout is a rising issue in today's world

In many industries, employers are asking more and more of their employees in terms of work hours.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

Has workplace drug testing become unnecessary?

U.S. employers do a lot of drug testing. But it's possible that the expense outweighs the return for most industries.

By Tom Starner • June 8, 2015

How Google is trying to fix its workplace diversity problem

The tech giant is not alone in its industry when it comes to challenges trying to bolster diversity.

By Tom Starner • June 4, 2015

Note to employers: Your employees' expectations are changing

Employees see their life at work much differently than they did in the past, regardless of the demographic group. And it means employers need to shift their strategies.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Study: Workplace accountability requires a specific strategy

Accountability is a great concept on paper. But many HR leaders and their organizations are not quite sure how to actually hold someone accountable.

By Tom Starner • June 2, 2015

Commuting is hazardous to employee mental health, study finds

It's clear that commuting can be stressful, but is it also turning employees into burnouts?

By Tom Starner • May 29, 2015