Addressing workers' financial woes can boost retention, productivity

Among surveyed employees who have savings, 43% said they had less than $400 set aside, Commonwealth said.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 15, 2019

Performance management practices aren't working for many managers

Less than half of the managers in a Betterworks study said their organizations hold leadership accountable for developing staff. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 15, 2019

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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

California rolls out state retirement savings program

A lack of long-term financial planning is a problem that's on employees' minds, and they are looking to their employers to help them solve it.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 10, 2019

As the workforce ages, phased retirement grows

The classic retirement scenario used to involve the employee counting down to age 65. For many, that future now looks very different.

By Pamela DeLoatch • July 10, 2019

The ins and outs of I-9 compliance

"It's only a two-page form, but this is a risk area for employers," one attorney told HR Dive in an interview.

By Jennifer Carsen • July 8, 2019

Study: 43% of workers are uncomfortable talking about drug use with colleagues

Sex, religion and politics were the only topics to elicit discomfort in more workers. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019

Only 2% of organizations say their performance management is exceptional

The standard design and execution of performance management systems has changed little over the past six years, according to a Mercer report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 3, 2019

Should your summer interns earn a paycheck?

DOL's "primary beneficiary" standard is certainly more flexible than its predecessor, but it is not license for companies to obtain free labor, according to Michelman & Robinson Partner Marc Zimmerman.

By Marc Zimmerman • July 3, 2019

Online sourcing practices may contribute to elitism in the labor market

Job boards have revolutionized recruiting, but researchers argue the volume of applicants from sites such as Monster leaves some workers behind. 

By Rosie Bradbury • July 2, 2019

CEOs should treat culture like a business imperative

HR leaders have the skills to manage culture initiatives and can establish themselves as a key resource in those conversations, Gartner said. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2019

64% of workers experienced bias in the past year

More employees said they can be themselves at work, Deloitte found. Still, many feel a gap between their expectations and their employers' inclusion efforts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 2, 2019

7 #SHRM19 quotes that capture HR's future

Sin City was the unlikely site of a program focused on redemption last week as experts encouraged HR to be a force for good in the workplace. 

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019

Study: More UK companies pledge to tackle gender pay gap than US counterparts

As U.S. employers commit to address unequal pay, they will want to consider how they intend to publicize pay data, attorneys previously told HR Dive.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Katie Clarey • July 1, 2019

Study: Harassment up for African-American women as general rates decline

Experts say training and robust reporting systems may help address workplace harassment issues, but more may need to be done to address implicit biases.  

By Lisa Burden • July 1, 2019

Study: Tech tools blur work and personal tasks, distracting employees

GoTo said workplace distractions — like loud conversations and phone calls — have become the norm and cause workers to make mistakes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 28, 2019

9 ideas for HR to avoid strategy blind spots

While it's easy to say "we've made a strategy," it's another thing entirely to make a strategy that works, Sherrin Ross Ingram told attendees at #SHRM19.

By Kathryn Moody • June 28, 2019

How to internationalize your HR department

Simple steps taken during international business expansion can prevent human resource conflicts.

By Dr. Elaine Farndale, Director of the Center for International Human Resource Studies at Penn State • June 28, 2019

SHRM CEO: HR faces a 'perfect storm,' and the perfect opportunity

CEOs want their HR departments to keep them out of trouble. But finding talent is a close second priority, said SHRM's Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. at #SHRM19.  

By Kathryn Moody • June 27, 2019

Failure to speak up could land HR pros in hot water

Avoiding individual liability isn't always straightforward, but documentation and other best practices can help, an attorney told #SHRM19 attendees.

By Ryan Golden • June 26, 2019

Wayfair workers walk out over migrant camp sales

The #Wayfairwalkout is the latest in a series of recent, worker-led protests that has included the Google Walkout for Real Change and the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice campaign.  

By Daphne Howland • June 26, 2019

How to build an employee-first culture

When Vineet Nayar set out to transform HCL Technologies Ltd., he prioritized employees to rebuild the company, the former CEO said at #SHRM19.

By Katie Clarey • June 26, 2019

150+ CEOs commit to advancing diversity and inclusion

"CEOs across the country understand this isn’t a competitive issue, but a societal issue," said Tim Ryan, steering chair for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, in a statement.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 24, 2019

The solo HR practitioner's survival guide

Running an HR department of one can be lonely — but fulfilling. Learn the essentials of surviving as a one-person shop.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 24, 2019

Study: Employers make leave management a priority

Compared with 2014, nearly twice as many companies said their senior leadership highly prioritizes leave management and absenteeism reduction.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 24, 2019

Survey: 87% of dads say fatherhood changed their career goals

Fathers in an Indeed survey said having a child changed how they see everything, from their employer's leave policies to their own work-life balance.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 20, 2019