'Something's gone awry': Slack went down and Twitter's reaction spoke volumes about work

From an HR perspective, the tweets may be troubling.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 22, 2022

Without ongoing racial equity training, the status quo will persist

The pressure to not name racism is powerful, and the comfort of old habits is seductive, writes Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times best-seller "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism."

By Robin DiAngelo • Feb. 22, 2022

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HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape and external forces that are reshaping compensation and benefits.

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How to level up candidate experience during the Great Resignation

The hiring process is not only an opportunity for employers to select future employees; it's also a chance for candidates to select their future employer as well, writes TaskUs Chief People Officer Rajnish Sinha.

By Rajnish Sinha • Feb. 17, 2022

How to foster a company culture that prioritizes mental health

Supporting employee mental health is no longer a nice-to-have for companies, but rather a necessity for those who wish to retain their workers.

Feb. 14, 2022

How one collective seeks to protect Black women at work

Dr. Angelica Geter strives to build systems and criteria that ensure Black women's psychological safety at work.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 10, 2022

Execs: Purpose-driven work attracts talent, but accountability may be lacking

In their responses to Deloitte, a panel of corporate leaders pointed to a variety of accountability strategies their organizations implemented.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 9, 2022

Why one HR pro says stay interviews should be more than a last resort

"Retention is always a challenge, regardless of the labor market," Kate Grimaldi of Paylocity told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 7, 2022

Where tax-advantaged benefits took one woman's career — and where she thinks they could take the nation

"To the extent that we can educate people in a better way about healthcare, about being healthier, all those things are going to contribute to a healthier nation," Jody Dietel said.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 3, 2022

One nonprofit's motive for a $70K minimum salary? Employee safety

"What's the incentive to stay, doing what it is that you love, if you could never make a living wage doing it?" asks Sean Goode of Choose 180.

By Carla Bell • Feb. 3, 2022

A roundup of 2022 HR trends

The year will demand employers focus on equity, total rewards and flexibility, and HR pros are the ones for the job.

By HR Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2022

Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard. How will it deal with a tarnished HR reputation?

The technology giant has much to prove to employees in fixing Activision's culture problems, sources told HR Dive. That work begins with deciding who stays and who goes.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 31, 2022

5 ways to leverage offer letter automation

Five ways to leverage offer letter automation that save time and maintain a personalized touch.

Jan. 31, 2022

CEO Emily Weiss admits Glossier 'made some mistakes' as it lays off more than 80 employees

The brand will be shifting its tech strategy to replace some of its internal teams with external partners instead.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 28, 2022

4 upskilling programs to take employees to the next level

When companies invest in employee development, everyone wins. 

By Kaye Aliyah Curtis • Jan. 28, 2022

Bad managers are pushing out key talent, report says

What really makes a good manager? A Workhuman exec shares thoughts with HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 26, 2022

Employers have lost sight of workers' needs. HR can fix that.

HR has long waited for our turn at the decision table. Now that we're there, we must seize this opportunity to effect real change, writes SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

By Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. • Jan. 25, 2022

A newly launched job board targets an unusual talent pool: Whistleblowers

Lioness brings a new offering to the recruiting landscape. Part investigation. Part first-person narrative. Fully bombshell.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 24, 2022

Why the sick day may be key to cultural health

A drop-off in sick day use doesn't translate to increased productivity in the long run, sources told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Jan. 19, 2022

7 trends likely to shape HR in 2022

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the continued relevance of COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace for the long term.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 18, 2022

Applying proven marketing techniques to solve HR challenges. Challenge no. 2: Onboarding

Using proven marketing tactics to overcome onboarding problems.

Jan. 18, 2022

Create engagement around company mission, and employees may stay for the long run

There are several strategies that can put a business and its workforce at the service of a greater purpose.

By Leeatt Rothschild • Jan. 5, 2022

HR must boldly innovate on talent functions to drive out bias

The profession must be unafraid of transforming core practices to build an equitable world, writes Sahana Mukherjee, a global HR leader.

By Sahana Mukherjee • Jan. 4, 2022

'All hands on deck' for HR teams as Kronos outage drags on

The effects of the ransomware attack are expected to last "several weeks," pushing employers to find other ways to pay employees and track hours.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 20, 2021

How to deliver layoff news compassionately

Better.com was publicly chastised for its layoff of 900 employees. Experts talked to HR Dive about how other companies can avoid that fate.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 16, 2021

3 tips for a hiring process that is inclusive of immigrants, refugees

Financial safety nets, lack of tech access and the need for recredentialing are some concerns employers should keep in mind.

By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 15, 2021