For annual reports, HR must show it brings home the bacon

The financial success of HR initiatives will most effectively convey value, and people analytics will only make that task easier.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

How HR can face the most challenging compliance issues of 2017

Employers find the future of pro-labor laws and an evolving workplace unsettling after an unexpected outcome in this year's election.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2016

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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

Fox News names new CHRO following sexual harassment scandal

Kevin Lord may need to rebuild Fox's culture entirely, but many staff of former CEO Ailes remain in key decision-making posts.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 16, 2016

BLS: Workplace injuries down but fatalities increased

There were 4,821 fatalities in 2014 — the highest since 2008. That means employers need to focus on safety training.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016

Employee recognition earns high ROI for companies

Retention is the biggest concern of 46% companies surveyed, followed by engagement.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2016

Non-compete agreement reform picks up steam in US

Both IL and UT have passed reforms while legislators in MA and NY are at varying stages of voting on such a bill.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2016

Want to boost people's performance? Start building better managers

Managers are often sent out into the organization ill-equipped and without the tools and know-how to successfully lead people.

By Tena Lyons • Dec. 13, 2016

Microsoft's LinkedIn purchase could revitalize recruitment, management strategies

The acquisition is still in the approval stage, but potential is high.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2016

Behind Closed Doors: The art of respectful firing

"It's inexcusable for you not to treat a person like a person on their last day," says Bryan Miles, veteran CEO of Miles AG.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2016

Multiple 2016 workplace studies give thumbs up to flexible work programs

Highlights of 2016 research include improved worker happiness among telecommuters.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 9, 2016

Trump to pick Andrew Puzder for DOL secretary

The fast food restaurant CEO has been critical of Obamacare and minimum wage increases.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 8, 2016

CEOs encouraged by hiring, sales numbers going into 2017

A Business Roundtable survey of CEOs shows optimism; some business leaders view President-elect Trump's promises as reason for good vibes.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2016

Employees give performance management programs a so-so rating in global survey

Fewer than half of workers, 45%, said performance reviews improved how they did their jobs.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2016

80% of employees come to work sick, despite knowing dangers

Staples Business Advantage's annual cold and flu survey also shows that workers believe their employers should do more to bolster prevention.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2016

Human Rights Campaign gives record number of 100% ratings to US employers

The ratings, part of the HRC's 2016 Corporate Equality Index, measured LGBTQ inclusivity among top U.S. organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2016

Getting real about creating a high performance culture

In companies where culture is aligned with strategy, 44% more employees are engaged and twice as many stay with the company.

Dec. 5, 2016

Company core values a mystery to nearly half of U.S. workers

But 89% of employees who do know them say organizational values guide their decision-making, a study from Eagle Hill Consulting shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2016

BambooHR survey charts workplace changes over past 10 years

Among the biggest findings: Employer email monitoring is down, while employees stress-relief habits have changed for the better.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 1, 2016

Silicon Valley Bank may take names off resumes to reduce bias

A spokesperson for the bank said its recruiters exhibited biases during training sessions. The company may also seek help from machine learning tech.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 30, 2016

HR observers report uptick in executive poaching

In the financial services industry alone, up to 35% of those polled reported such an increase.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 29, 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for HR and employee management

A look back at the 10 companies and trends we honored at the end of 2016.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Nov. 29, 2016

Survey: 53% of workers holiday shop online at work

More are using their mobile phones to access deals this year, too.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 28, 2016

Study: Most employers want positive work cultures but few act on them

HR managers believe their companies support a positive workplace culture, but just 37% have recently updated or added programs supporting positive cultures.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 23, 2016

FLSA overtime rule: After injunction, what's next?

While many may have felt the pressure lift, questions still remain.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 23, 2016

40% of workers in global study plan job exits in 2017

Dissatisfaction with management shares some of the blame; less than half of respondents said managers regularly show gratitude.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 23, 2016