Employees want real-time reviews, study shows

More than half of employees in a recent survey said they want reviews at least once a month, and nearly all want managers address to performance issues and development opportunities in real-time.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2018

The worst boss trait? Micromanaging

"Micromanager" was the top undesirable trait in bosses across every group except Gen Z and entry-level employees, who said being "disorganized" was worse.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 10, 2018

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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

YouTube shooting raises security questions in Silicon Valley

Every workplace should have well-communicated emergency preparedness procedures in place.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

Gap experiment shows that stable scheduling boosts productivity, sales

Employers are likely to see an increase in predictable scheduling laws across the country, but a new study shows there may be at least a few silver linings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2018

Digitally 'superior' companies are better at attracting and retaining talent

Such companies are 165% more likely to meet their business objectives, earn higher revenues, save on costs and have higher ROI, according to a Randstad US study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2018

Self-employed workers enjoy their work more than employees

What might employers learn from the self-employed? Namely, flexibility can help to make workers happier and improve their creativity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2018

Nearly half of HR directors are considering switching careers, Indeed says

HR director is on the list of the 20 positions in which job holders are least likely to change fields, but HR directors had the highest probability of switching out of the positions listed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2018

Californian women underrepresented in growing, high-paying industries

A report from a Los Angeles university also showed women in the state earn less than their male counterparts; 5% of those in full-time jobs earn wages at or below the federal poverty line.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2018

Enhancing engagement in the 5-generation workforce

Engaging employees at various career stages can be difficult, and generational differences can make it even more challenging.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2018

Resource Actions: Why generalizing generations is bad for business

No two employees are exactly the same,​ regardless of the year they were born.

By Kathryn Moody , Liza Casabona • April 2, 2018

To connect millennials and Gen Z to the right employee benefits, know their story

Employers can't afford to overlook the unique requirements and inclinations of key segments of the multigenerational workforce when it comes to the benefits offered and how they are administered.

By Ryan Golden • April 2, 2018

Navigating the multigenerational workforce

For the first time in history, the workplace has four to five generations working together. HR Dive has you covered with the impact this has on recruiting, (mis)communication, compliance, engagement and more.

By HR Dive Staff • April 2, 2018

Demand for diversity and inclusion experts is on the rise

According to new research, the amount of diversity and inclusion postings​, as a segment of all postings, are 35% higher​ than in the previous two years.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2018

Tardiness affects fewer workers, but 25% still admit struggling to be on time

A survey from Careerbuilder found that 43% of employers have fired workers for being late to work this year, up from 41% last year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Most employees are distracted at work, but they won't ask for help

In a recent survey, respondent employees said that chatty coworkers are the leading cause of workplace distraction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2018

Global employee engagement rebounded in 2017, tying an all-time high

An Aon analysis of 5 million employees worldwide across 1,000 organizations showed recognition and fair pay were top engagement drivers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2018

7 actions employers can take to address the skills gap

There simply aren't enough workers with the skills employers need — and that gap may only get worse. But proactive employers can take steps to future-proof their organizations.

By Pamela DeLoatch • March 26, 2018

Inside the perfect storm of problems that created the skills gap

From self-inflicted problems to external obstacles, employers are facing a range of issues that have all coincided to create a massive skills gap.

By Kathryn Moody , Kate Tornone • March 26, 2018

61% of CHROs say they'd leave for a better opportunity — but half have no replacement in line

A succession plan for the top HR slot is critical to maintain continuity, and that may require employers to reconsider leadership development programs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 26, 2018

People are the cause, and the solution, to sexual harassment in the workplace

Understand the roles of the four parties involved in sexual harassment in the workplace.    

By Ingrid Fredeen, Vice President, Online Learning Content, NAVEX Global • March 22, 2018

The 'old-fashioned' survey still matters when measuring employee engagement

Research at Facebook found that even in an age of machine learning algorithms, direct surveys are still a winner.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2018

Report: High turnover rate among top women in retail hurting the industry

The candidate pool for executive-level manager and C-suite positions at retailers and consumer brands is 83% white and 67% male, according to a new report from The Network of Executive Women.

By Daphne Howland • March 20, 2018

Cybersecurity is struggling with diversity, but workers say mentorships could help

While minority representation within the field is slightly higher than the overall workforce, minorities are in lower-level positions and are paid less than their peers, according to an (ISC)² report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Millennial managers favor texting subordinates

But to ensure that generational differences don't create miscommunication mishaps, employers should let preferences — not assumptions — drive decisions.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2018

Employee participation in 'Day Without Immigrants' was protected activity, agency says

The NLRB also determined that when an employer fired 18 workers for participating in the walkout, it applied its attendance policy in a discriminatory manner.

By Lisa Burden • March 19, 2018