Research debunks myth that most gig workers can't find full-time jobs

Employees aren't the only ones who want to be recognized for a job well done; gig workers value recognition for their performance, as well.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2019

Are leaders overconfident in their talent management?

A third of respondents said they had "more important things to worry about" when asked by McKinsey if they assign top talent to high priority projects. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 26, 2019

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

3 takeaways from a former Starbucks exec's leadership philosophy

"The people that you hire are going to change your organization," Howard Behar said at #SHRM19 — so companies might as well enable them to do so.

By Kathryn Moody • June 25, 2019

Women are more than 50% of the college-educated workforce

A Pew study shows women with college degrees no longer have lower labor force participation, a long cited factor in gender-based pay disparities.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 25, 2019

Walmart Labs builds out its candidate pipeline with 'returnships'

The retailer is looking to those who took time for caregiving to help expand its tech talent pool.

By Ryan Golden • June 25, 2019

Brené Brown on 6 problems that arise without 'brave leadership'

"Courage is teachable, observable and measurable," she told attendees at #SHRM19. But what happens when it's missing?

By Kathryn Moody • June 25, 2019

NIH finds 20% of workers experience harassment, less than half report it

Among those who didn't report, 77.4% avoided it because they didn’t think the incident was serious enough, NIH said. 

By Riia O'Donnell • June 24, 2019

150+ CEOs commit to advancing diversity and inclusion

"CEOs across the country understand this isn’t a competitive issue, but a societal issue," said Tim Ryan, steering chair for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, in a statement.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 24, 2019

Study: Organizations are torn on employee recognition programs

Only about half of senior managers view recognition as an investment, despite growth in "deeply embedded" programs since 2015. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 24, 2019

Employees most engaged when they see a future for their organization

The Predictive Index found engagement also increases when employers share the results of new hires' behavioral assessments.  

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 24, 2019

Building LGBTQ inclusion at work

HR departments that embrace education, community outreach and inclusive benefits may help make visions of fairer workplaces a reality. 

By Riia O'Donnell • June 24, 2019

Most workers prefer a simple 'thank you' for day-to-day accomplishments

But for more significant career milestones, nearly half of respondents to a Deloitte survey said they'd prefer a new growth opportunity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2019

Pay gap for black tech workers widens

A broad review of organizational policies may help spot discriminatory pay practices.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2019

78% of IT workers would relocate for a lower cost of living

The cost of living in tech hubs like Silicon Valley reportedly strains workers, who value job security highly when choosing where to work, CompTIA said. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 21, 2019

Uber and Lyft pressure lawmakers to preserve gig model, propose changes

Executives wrote in a San Francisco Chronicle op-ed that drivers must retain independent contractor status for their businesses to remain viable.

By Riia O'Donnell , Katie Clarey • June 21, 2019

Survey: 87% of dads say fatherhood changed their career goals

Fathers in an Indeed survey said having a child changed how they see everything, from their employer's leave policies to their own work-life balance.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 20, 2019

One pet company installed a Wi-Fi-enabled dog park at its new office

According to Mars Petcare, in a survey of U.S. employers, 87% said being dog-friendly helps them attract and retain more talent

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 20, 2019

Professional contingent workers in high demand to fight talent shortages

MBO Partners said these independent workers have added $1.3 trillion to the economy in 2019 — the equivalent of Spain's total GDP.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • June 20, 2019

Millennials, legal industry workers more likely to be hungover at work

Based on survey results, Delphi Behavioral Health Group estimated hangovers cost U.S. employers nearly $41 billion in sick day pay last year.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 19, 2019

San Jose, San Francisco top Indeed's best cities for job seekers

Despite the rankings, Silicon Valley wages haven't always kept up with the high cost of housing in the area.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 19, 2019

Employers hire the formerly incarcerated despite internal hurdles

Transparency and commitment to hiring goals can prevent perceptions from getting in the way, speakers at a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event said.

By Ryan Golden • June 18, 2019

DOL awards states $2M in grants for employing the formerly incarcerated

People with criminal backgrounds make up a largely untapped talent pool, one that employers may want to consider in their struggle to fill job openings.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 18, 2019

'Fear, uncertainty and doubt' in the security labor market

The struggle to hire security professionals is influenced by narrow job descriptions and lack of role standardization.

By Naomi Eide • June 18, 2019

Improve your performance review process by separating it from developmental conversations

Performance evaluations and employee development might seem like they go hand in hand, but experts agree they’re best addressed separately.

By Srinivas Krishnamurti, Product Leader at Culture Amp • June 18, 2019

'Life is too short to hate your job': Lessons from tech's culture crisis

Beer taps and open offices are overshadowed by shadow workforces and productivity pressure. But can talent pros learn from tech's mistakes?

By Morgan Fecto • June 17, 2019