Wage gaps persist — and are getting worse — going into 2019

As a new report from the Economic Policy Institute shows, the reality that underpins these gaps is often more complex than first seen.

By Kathryn Moody , Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 27, 2019

More workers happy with managers, unhappy about pay

A workplace that boasts a majority of satisfied employees may still have workers who feel they are overworked or underpaid. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 27, 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

Employee loyalty is down — and weak company culture is to blame

A solid employee-manager relationship, engaging work and a good first impression are key to employee happiness, a new report says.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2019

H-2B visa cap reached for second half of FY 2019

Employers that want to hire foreign nationals through visa programs can expect more uncertainty from the system.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2019

Survey: Digital disconnect hurts productivity, job satisfaction and the bottom line

HR professionals can team up with IT to assess workers' technology needs and propose updates to keep them productive, satisfied and on board.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 26, 2019

Gig workers comprise 20% of workforce at more than half of companies polled

As HR hires more gig workers, leaders need a strategy for managing, integrating and onboarding the new recruits.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 25, 2019

Employers embrace 'new labor model' as market shifts

Amid change, it's up to HR to ensure that employers remember to think about the employees involved, experts say.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 25, 2019

H-1B approvals down, requests for evidence up as filing season approaches

Requirements for additional information on petitions is making it more difficult to receive an H-1B visa, with applicants having to prove and justify their work in detail.

By Naomi Eide • Feb. 25, 2019

Report: The modern-day workforce heightens employers' security risks

HR must know who it has hired to track the potential for workplace incidents — a task the gig-economy makes challenging.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 25, 2019

'Spatial mismatch' hurts employers, applicants in major cities

Boston, New York City and San Francisco had the most zip codes where open jobs far outnumbered available workers, according to new data.

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 25, 2019

Back to school: What it takes to recruit on college campuses

To maintain a competitive edge in college recruitment, it's all about branding and starting early — as early as high school, in some cases.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 25, 2019

Adding the concept of cultural addition to build a best-in-class brand

By combining the concept of cultural addition with that of good storytelling, companies can emerge as leaders in the fierce competition for talent.

By Paul Wolfe, SVP of Human Resources at Indeed • Feb. 25, 2019

Employees won't tolerate inaction on sexual harassment — even for higher pay

While money is still the ultimate deciding factor in accepting or rejecting a job offer, employees aren't afraid to draw a line in the sand.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

Employee experience must transcend mere engagement, experts say

Creating a culture of recognition and inclusivity can help engage employees — and inspire them to spread the word to potential hires. 

By Morgan Fecto • Feb. 22, 2019

No employers received an A grade in study on gender equality

GM, the top scorer, had a 71%, or a B+, from Equileap, which analyzed S&P 100 Index companies. The average score came in at 45% — a C-.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

Study: Unstable work schedules are bad for workers' health

Employers are paying closer attention to the impacts of unpredictable scheduling as they take a second look at talent strategies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 22, 2019

Employees say personalized total well-being support would improve program engagement

Employee turnover could be reduced by "providing the right support to the right individual when and where it is needed," a report said.

By Lisa Burden • Feb. 22, 2019

The BP returnship program is back with a 9-month span

Return-to-work programs help valued talent reconnect with the workplace after an extended absence — and their popularity is growing.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2019

With 400K jobs to fill, manufacturers seek immigration reform

Employers' top political advocates are increasingly sounding the alarm over talent, but the concept of a skills gap also faces criticism.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 21, 2019

Study: Automation impacts employees less than mass layoffs

Researchers found, however, that automation's biggest negative impacts on workers were lost wages and periods of unemployment.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2019

Conflict management tops list of in-demand soft skills

Multigenerational workplaces, for example, may require conflict management skills, Udemy said.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2019

'Hipster' culture can be found in today's hot job searches

Indeed's list of growing "hipster jobs" may indicate that employees want to work for employers that share their values.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 21, 2019

Employment growth decelerates for workers with disabilities

Even as external forces begin to slow some job growth, employers' commitment to diversity doesn't appear to be waning.

By Riia O'Donnell • Feb. 20, 2019

USCIS resumes fast-track H-1B processing

Employers have expressed concern about the agency's heavy workload and changes to the program.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2019

NYC bans employment discrimination based on hairstyle

The guidance from the New York City Commission on Human Rights notes black workers' right to wear natural, treated or untreated hairstyles.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 20, 2019