Employers need 'pathfinder' employees to weather disruption, researchers say

In a report, Accenture said executives need to take a "whole-brain" approach and engage these workers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2019

Nearly half of LGBTQ employees aren't 'out' at work, fearing career damage

Glassdoor's LGBTQ and ally employee group leader said the findings should be a wake-up call to employers that may be missing out on quality talent.

By Jennifer Carsen • June 6, 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

Foreign interest in US tech jobs in flux

Supply and demand for workers is still a sticking point for some employers.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2019

Tech, banking top grads' ideal employer list in new survey

High-profile companies with notable brands and cultures appeal to recent grads the most, the Universum Global survey noted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2019

More employees accept LGBTQ co-workers, but harassment persists

As broader cultural attitudes in the U.S. have changed, workplaces have largely responded in kind, according to research from Bospar.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2019

3D graphics skills emerge as key credential

Skills in the space are highly sought-after and command higher pay as employers struggle to fill roles, according to a recent report.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2019

Employee-owned firm tops Fairygodboss 'Best Companies for Women 2019' list

No. 1-ranked Pariveda Solutions created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that it said now owns 34% of the company.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • June 5, 2019

Purpose-oriented incentives are key to engagement

To get employees to do their best work, they need to know that they're valued partners, writes Zack Schuler, founder and CEO of NINJIO.

By Zack Schuler • June 4, 2019

Amazon board rejects workers' climate change proposal

Workers said existing initiatives are "half-steps" that don't do enough "to address the scale of our company’s contributions toward the climate crisis."

By Morgan Fecto • June 4, 2019

How Sodexo gives women a voice in a company of 400K

"Facilities management is in dire need of more women, especially at the front lines," said Angela Johnson, VP of facilities management service development.

By Riia O'Donnell • June 4, 2019

Employees more on board with the future of work than managers think, study finds

HR can keep in mind that human decision makers have the power to determine what the future of work will entail for workers and organizations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Morgan Fecto • June 4, 2019

Women appointed to 40% of open board seats in 2018, but still lag behind male directors

Women and ethnic minorities have made modest gains, but ethnic and racial diversity remains especially low on boards. 

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 4, 2019

Study: Relationships with co-workers a top well-being factor

Employee well-being is key as companies compete vigorously for talent.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 3, 2019

Does Apple's forthcoming Austin outpost signal a Silicon Valley tech exodus?

As costs rise in traditional industry hubs, organizations may continue to push out to locales that will give them more hiring options with lower overhead. 

By Riia O'Donnell , Morgan Fecto • June 3, 2019

Tacos and turnover: How one Philly restaurant bolsters retention

From 401(k) matches to creatively challenging assignments, Mission Taqueria is defying the restaurant industry's "churn and burn" mentality.

By Kate Tornone • May 31, 2019

BLS: 40% of older workers are still working or on the job hunt

There could be room for older workers in growing industries, as many take on jobs like technical writer and real estate appraiser, the bureau suggested. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2019

Monster turns job ads into videos

Video in the recruiting process isn't a new concept, but employers and vendors alike are finding new ways to implement it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2019

Attracting qualified candidates is managers' top hiring hurdle

Hiring managers responding to a Robert Half poll also reported difficulty devising interview questions and negotiating salaries.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2019

Lacking a plan to pay off loans, grads seek employers' help

Survey results from EVERFI and AIG suggest that student loan anxiety will burden these new professionals as they enter the workforce. 

By Riia O'Donnell • May 30, 2019

Nearly one-fifth of small businesses would be affected by overtime rule change

An estimated 3.6% of workers employed by small business clients of Paychex would be newly eligible for overtime pay under the rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2019

How Fidelity Investments made 'career vitality' a talent must

"It's a change continuum: we moved past asking why, now we're in a place of how, and we're ready to go," said Head of Talent Andrea Hough.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 29, 2019

Virtual job fair targets youth for entry-level employment

Simple, online applications and job coaching via text are meant to ease the hiring process for participants, according to a press release.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 29, 2019

Hourly workers want work-life balance over pay, survey shows

For employers, this desire may mean giving employees more control over their work schedules.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 29, 2019

Over one-third of Gen Z, Gen X turn to HR for job training

Most of the employees across generational groups measured by Ultimate Software said they prefer to contact HR in person.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 28, 2019

Nearly 90% of manufacturing companies struggle to fill jobs

The industry's hiring challenges stem from tech advancements, baby boomer retirements and misconceptions about manufacturing jobs, SCORE said.

By Riia O'Donnell • May 28, 2019