STEM fields won't achieve gender parity without direct intervention

Bias and selection based on similarity could keep gender equality at bay indefinitely, a new study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2019

Study: Lower profits expected due to higher wage demands

Employers of blue-collar workers may face the biggest losses because workers can demand higher pay due to their scarcity, the report predicted.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 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

Employees more productive, creative in highly automated companies

Workers in such organizations also may be more open to learning, ServiceNow research showed.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019

Human Rights Campaign awards 570 US companies a perfect score on LGBTQ equality

According to the report, 16.8 million employees have a non-discrimination policy protecting them from sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019

Employers still eyeing foreign talent despite visa restrictions

Respondents to a recent survey said they generally remain undeterred by difficult visa application processes and an increase in requests for evidence.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 2, 2019

Maryland lawmakers override governor's $15 minimum wage veto

The law will take effect incrementally, requiring most employers in the state to pay at least $15 per hour by 2025.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 2, 2019

Employees see flexible work as the new norm

More than a third of respondents in a new IWG survey said flexibility is more important than an esteemed title.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

Talent management software costs can deter first-time buyers

HR may struggle to keep up with competitors without a good tech partner, but the market can be especially confusing for newcomers, a new survey shows.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

Just 30% of people say a deaf individual could perform their job equally well

A lack of contact with specific groups can breed bias, a Communication Service for the Deaf poll suggests.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 1, 2019

From buzzkill to benefit: How IBM rebranded its HR department

Employees are clients, too, and should be treated as such, Carrie Altieri, IBM's VP of communications for people and culture, told HR Dive.

By Riia O'Donnell • April 1, 2019

Workers of color bond following police violence against black Americans

Researchers said employers can create a more inclusive workplace by allowing employees to bond following tragic external incidents.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019

Female Gen Z programmers want professional growth, flexibility from job offers

Gen Z women in a HackerRank survey also were twice as likely as their older colleagues to favor working for employers with a well-known brand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2019

'Opportunity gap' to blame for continued wage disparity

Although modestly improved by 1% over the previous year, women still earn only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a new PayScale report shows.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 29, 2019

Study: Young workers plan to retire at 56

Age groups have different ideas about when to retire, but will HR be ready for the generational shifts?

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019

Only 8% of US, UK companies addressing #MeToo internally

Most companies surveyed said they have a D&I program, but 45% of staff could not identify whether such programs existed in their workplaces.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019

H&M launches team-focused branding campaign to attract talent

Retailers that promote their employer brand may see a boost in recruiting, experts have said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2019

Workers take more pride in skills than paychecks

Employers need to help employees see the value in their work, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2019

Culture directly influences job performance, employees say

A recent study also showed that culture can have a large impact on employees' commitment to company goals and ethical behaviors.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • March 27, 2019

Marriott shares its 'secret sauce' for a people-centric culture

It's not about expensive tech or branding, Marriott Executive Vice President and Global CHRO David Rodriguez told attendees at Workhuman.

By Kathryn Moody • March 27, 2019

Curating a good candidate experience is worth the effort, Indeed finds

Employers need to be proactive. Simply avoiding a bad recruiting experience isn't enough.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2019

Contingent workers want to be treated like part of the team

MBO Partners found that about half of the contingent workers surveyed place high value on learning new skills through work. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2019

Prescription opioids may have caused men to drop out of the workforce

Despite calls to action from the federal government, health professionals warn the situation is still precarious.

By Morgan Fecto • March 27, 2019

Study: 48% of workers have left a job because it didn't meet expectations

These days, workers expect more transparency from employers — and that remains true during the interview process.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2019

Tech employers believe AR, VR is vital to workforce development

Almost 90% of those surveyed also believe the technology will be as ubiquitous as smartphones within the next six years.

By Riia O'Donnell • March 26, 2019

Denny's turns to tech, Magic Johnson for new leadership training program

The casual chain is hoping to boost recruitment and retention with programs that use different technologies to teach skills needed for employees to succeed in the restaurant industry.

By Julie Littman • March 26, 2019