Study predicts HR's big move to SaaS by 2020

SaaS vendors will force more companies to seek cloud-based HR solutions, the study from ISG claims.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017

Meal-break dispute turns into $2.9M settlement

Claims are rising over exempt status and worker classification.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

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

2nd Circuit Court says Title VII doesn't cover sexual orientation bias

Yet another court disagrees with the EEOC on Title VII covering sexual orientation bias. Only the 7th circuit decision is left.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017

HR management will play key role in upcoming CFO challenges

In a survey from Grant Thornton LLP, 40% of CFOs cite strategic planning as a top priority. CHROs can help.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017

Three-day weekend could reduce energy use by 20%, say economists

Utah, which experimented with three-day workweeks at state agencies until 2011, saved $1.8 million in energy costs through the initiative's first 10 months.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017

E-Verify could soon become mandatory for all employers

A recent Senate bill, introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in January, would do just that.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017

IoT could soon help businesses that have many commuters

Juniper Research anticipates that there will be around 38 billion IoT-connected devices by 2020. Many of them could assist workers traveling by car.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2017

Kronos: 82M Americans have experienced errors with their paychecks

An estimated 87 million Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and errors have forced many to pay important expenses (i.e. mortgages, car loans) late.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2017

Seattle and Washington state both pushing for paid family leave

But a divided Washington state legislature could push Seattle to move on the issue first.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2017

Pew: 55% of people think others abuse paid leave benefits

While most people will say that paid leave, particularly paid family leave, is a good thing, many also say others don't use it fairly.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017

Architects look to neuroscience to create happier, less distracting offices

Even ceiling type can make a difference; cathedral ceilings help teams to solve broad problems, while lower ceilings are conducive to more detailed work.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017

Executives: 10% to 25% of new hires leave within 6 months

According to the poll, a whopping 90% of executives admit that keeping new hires onboard is an issue.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017

Court says skills deficit, not age, caused firing

Ageism is a growing claim, but this case shows employers have defenses.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017

5 essential drivers of effective business communication

Whether they communicate with employees in a chat room, email or app, HR pros can't afford to sacrifice the basics.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2017

Study: More employers offering severance packages for longer time periods

About 90% of employers provide severance but only 39% offer it to all workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2017

Employee engagement declines for the first time since 2012

Of the 5 million workers surveyed in 1,000 organizations, Aon Hewitt's study found that only 24% said they were highly engaged.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2017

Top HR academic programs now teach students to advocate for pay equity

Programs at Georgetown, George Mason and others now school future HR leaders on hiring, pay and promotion diversity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2017

Mercer: Organizational priorities and HR's priorities are misaligned for 2017

Organizations are looking to technology to redesign operations but are overlooking human capital.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2017

IBM is 'co-locating' its marketing employees back to the office

Telecommuting pioneer IBM is calling back thousands of employees to the office in a bid to inspire innovation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2017

Study: 1 in 4 discrimination victims face depression, stress or worse

The poll of 500 discrimination victims also discovered that nearly half experience some form of bias regularly.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2017

Employers using trackers on workers to cut useless meetings and foster teamwork

Tracking data at one company showed staff spent too much time with bosses and not enough with teammates.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 22, 2017

Gain employee mindshare and build culture: a practical guide for HR leaders

Creating a tangible, vibrant workplace culture through strategic HR communications increases year-over-year retention and positive reaction among Millennials.

March 21, 2017

San Francisco startup offering employees $10,000 to 'de-locate'

While San Francisco is a popular tech hub, cost of living is becoming a problem for employers there, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2017

58% of high-performing workers say they need more peace and quiet to work

Open office spaces might be the trend but high performers need quiet work spaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 21, 2017

YouTube CEO: Women make up nearly one-third of website's staff

Susan Wojcicki, CEO of the video-sharing site, said women make up between 24-30% of its staff, indicating a fast onboarding pace.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 20, 2017