Business groups ask Congress to end pay reporting rule

The rule doesn't go into effect until March 2018, but under a new administration that opposes regulation, rule opponents are lobbying hard to end it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 24, 2017

HR data is important, but it's not everything

Learning is not just for front-line employees. HR managers need to maintain core competencies to keep up with the changing business landscape.

By Kathryn Moody • May 23, 2017

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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

Only 49% of employees rate their organizations as empathetic

Managers believe expressing empathy would be difficult, but 60% of employees would take less pay if their employer were empathetic.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2017

Organizations are still not adopting HR strategic initiatives, despite success

Company-wide support tends to be lacking for HR initiatives largely because C-suite execs don't know what they entail.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 23, 2017

Secretary Acosta pushes apprenticeship programs throughout the country

Apprenticeships are the center of Trump's plan to train a new generation of U.S. workers for industries that sorely need talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017

Etsy's employee perks did not sit well with investors

After the online marketplace company went public, its office weaving looms, composting program and related perks were put on the chopping block.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 22, 2017

Report: Automation threatens up to 7.5M retail jobs

Retail cashier jobs, 73% of which are held by women, are at the highest risk of loss to automation technologies, according to a study by Cornerstone Capital Group.

By Dan O'Shea • May 22, 2017

Wal-Mart charged with not accommodating pregnant workers

The discrimination charge could impact as many as 50,000 women at the company, if allegations are found to be true.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017

Nearly half of workers in CareerBuilder poll blame excess weight on their sedentary jobs

25% of workers polled have access to wellness programs, but 63% don’t use them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017

Facebook COO Sandberg's personal loss led to extended bereavement policy

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's decision to extend Facebook's bereavement policy has since encouraged other tech firms to do the same.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 19, 2017

Delta to thank each of its 80,000 employees in a Facebook Live marathon

The 50-hour live stream aims to leave no employee unnamed — an interesting, if a little over-the-top, way to show employee appreciation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

Snagajob to create on-demand service for restaurant jobs

If it's successful, the new program could reshape how restaurant jobs are managed nationwide.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

Study: 79% of US workers get company news from the office grapevine

Office gossip – not corporate news – is the biggest source of information for employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

How to support transgender employees during their transition

Two key themes — sensitivity and patience — punctuate advice to employers from Eric B. Meyer, the lawyer behind The Employer Handbook blog.

By Ryan Golden • May 18, 2017

CareerBuilder: Over half of HR managers predict AI will be part of their function in 5 years

Artificial intelligence and automation will free up HR to become a strategic business partner, the study finds. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 18, 2017

Study: Drug use by US workers reaches a 12-year high

Cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine use are all at record levels of test positivity.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017

Report: Male allies critical to improving progress for multicultural women at work

A new report from Working Mother Media reveals that men in leadership roles play a key role in ensuring women of color are promoted and paid fairly.

By Kathryn Moody • May 17, 2017

Virtual reality startup the latest tech company sued for sexual misconduct

The complaint describes a room in the company reserved for sexual activity and a constant barrage of insults and sexual comments directed at female workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 2017

75% of employees in a survey are very happy working for a small business

Employees at smaller businesses were more likely to feel like their contributions mattered to the company, but benefits remained a sticking point.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017

Transgender library worker wins settlement over denied surgery

The library's insurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, originally refused to cover the cost of surgery.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017

Uber drivers in NYC gain union representation — sort of

Whether this potential solution for gig workers will pan out is yet to be seen. Critics are concerned about Uber's ties to the new union. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017

Telecommuters may be losing out on promotions

Research suggests remote workers' career advancement may suffer due to lower visibility and unfavorable perceptions about what makes a good manager.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017

There's a global increase in the rate of CEO dismissals due to ethics violations

Companies with a global presence — especially those operating in emerging markets — are more likely to face ethical issues, The Washington Post reports.

By Ryan Golden • May 16, 2017

27% of workers change jobs each year with 'me-focused' mindset

Employees want immediate advancement and will accept less money for greater opportunities, one study shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017

2017 college grads see entry-level salaries at an all-time high — for some professions

STEM majors will be the nation’s top earners for a second consecutive year. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017