New CEB report predicts 6% increase in healthcare costs in 2017

Employers are looking beyond cost-sharing to solve increases as the "Cadillac" tax faces repeal and workers struggle to pay high deductibles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

British study: Millennial job-hopping isn't as bad as previous generations

In Great Britain, only one in five millennials switched employers before their 30th birthday.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 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

Sterling Jewelers employees file sex discrimination charges

A class action suit against the parent of Kay and Jared jewelry stores includes 69,000 current and former women employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Employers are overlooking employee involvement in creating cyber risk

Willis Towers Watson's new report and survey tool seeks to help organizations understand the impact of human error on cybersecurity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Deloitte: Technology is driving HR, employers to reorganize functions

Only 15% of respondents are prepared to manage a workplace with humans, robots and AI working side by side.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 1, 2017

Humana: Financial problems are employees' top stressor

Age, mindfullness and sleep round out the top four factors that impact employee wellness.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

NAFE's top 60 firms promote women into key roles

However, around 65% of the promotions to corporate executive were still awarded to men, even among these firms. ​

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Despite ageism in the workplace, nearly 9M baby boomers over age 65 still working

Two-thirds of workers ages 45 to 74 say they've experienced age discrimination, and 92% of them said ageism is common.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Uber's performance management based on old 'rank and yank' model

Many legacy employers have been switching away from that model due to the cutthroat culture it can create — which may explain some of Uber's recent troubles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 28, 2017

Employee vs. independent contractor: The state of worker classification

Depression-era laws on classifying workers might need changing to meet today’s employment demands, experts say.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017

What positions to expect out of the EEOC in 2017

HR Dive spoke with Barry Hartstein, who says age discrimination and systemic investigations will see continued interest.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 27, 2017

Study: 30% of HR and legal respondents fear workplace challenges to come

The majority of those surveyed (68%) also anticipate an uptick in employment law cases to be heard by the Supreme Court.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017

Tesla CEO calls company criticism 'disingenuous or outright false'

CEO Elon Musk defended Tesla's record on pay, safety and working conditions after criticism from a union advocate.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017

Saba buys Halogen Software in $293M deal

The purchase boosts Saba's HR tech offerings in learning and performance management.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 2017

For ban-the-box to work, employers must enforce anti-discrimination policies

Urban Institute researchers reject the notion that ban-the-box policies mean more discrimination overall.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017

Hiring ratio for small and midsize companies is 1-in-86

31% of job candidates turn down job offers, while referral and recruiting agency candidates are more likely to get an interview.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017

Sign language class helps deaf worker and coworkers bond

Inclusion in the workplace works best when it is more than just a poster or classes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017

Study: Employers want interns to be skilled and ready to go on Day One

Internship programs are no longer simple training programs. They are important aspects of an employer's talent pipeline.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 24, 2017

Employers still shifting employee wellness focus to overall well-being

Holistic well-being continues to gain popularity among employers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017

IRS won't reject taxpayers' 1040 forms with missing health information

However, employers’ tax-reporting stays largely the same so far.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017

Study: Women who request flexible schedules are more penalized than men

Women who ask for such accommodation are less liked and considered less productive than men who do the same.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 23, 2017

Former Uber employee's claims allege several HR missteps

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has since instructed the company's chief HR executive to begin an investigation.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017

Financial incentive for employee wellness isn't just speculation, study shows

According to Welltok, an employer with 10,000 employees could drive close to $3 million in company value by adding a wellness program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017

Intuit: 3.9M Americans are on-demand workers

Despite not having full-time status, 67% of on-demand workers like their work, and 81% plan on sticking with it over the next year.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017

Study: Empowering workers, not giving them perks, builds a strong culture

Skip the kegs and ping pong tables. What keeps workers around is a sense that they can solve problems on their own.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2017