31% of hiring managers say they steer clear of Gen Z

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the generation’s ability to acquire foundational workplace skills, ResumeBuilder’s chief career advisor said.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 29, 2024

Aerospace company pays $7.4M to settle no-poach suit tied to DOJ investigation

The news represents the latest development in a nearly three-year-long dispute.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2024

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Warehouse employment keeps falling — and more layoffs loom

Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.

By Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2024

Employers rethink the office, eyeing flexible spaces and short-term leases

Employers are now focusing on connection, collaboration and flexibility in physical work environments, a new report finds.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024

Half of employees rate companywide well-being support as average or poor

In response, about a quarter of workers are looking for a new job, one report indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 26, 2024

Union approval at a record high, despite falling membership rates

Membership rates are declining, but “membership is growing in value,” a Gallup report indicated.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 25, 2024

Construction misclassifies up to 20% of workers as ‘cost-saving mechanism,’ researcher says

Paying workers off the books robs them of their benefits and hurts contractors who follow the rules by making them less competitive, said a Century Foundation researcher.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 25, 2024

Why the Harvard president scandal is a cautionary tale for HR pros

HR plays a key role in ensuring the entire company follows company values — including leadership, one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 25, 2024

Employees ponder virtual, out-of-state jobs to avoid return-to-office mandates

Now is the time to show employees internal mobility and career growth before they turn into job seekers, according to an iCIMS exec.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 25, 2024

Tech positions take a tumble on Indeed’s best jobs ranking

In 2023, tech dominated the company's rankings. But this year, just one IT role landed in the top 10.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 24, 2024

Kraft Heinz dips into generative AI with employee tool for data analysis

The company is in pursuit of a familiar goal associated with generative AI adoption: expand data-driven insights to employees in real time. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 24, 2024

The 2024 HR playbook begins with people

Embrace new expectations and immerse yourself in the employee experience to overcome the unique challenges 2024 will bring, writes SurveyMonkey’s CPO. 

By Becky Cantieri • Jan. 23, 2024

The HR industry outlook for 2024: Growth, with a side of AI

HR pros will have a chance to put new skills to use, namely data analysis and AI management, in 2024. 

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 23, 2024

Demand for green skills grows as companies focus on sustainability goals

Organizations are ramping up their urgency around environmental commitments and increasing calls for skilled talent.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024

How AI can save HR time on the job, according to one practitioner

Artificial intelligence — including generative AI like ChatGPT — has the potential to aid HR throughout the talent cycle.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 23, 2024

With fewer interruptions, remote workers engage in deeper work, research indicates

Remote workers save nearly 62 hours each year by reducing the downtime that occurs after interruptions.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 23, 2024

5 minutes with ViaPath Technologies’ CHRO

To be successful, HR pros need to find the balance between employee and business needs, ViaPath Technologies' CHRO Jessica Artz told HR Dive.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 22, 2024

A new sense of ambition: Workers voice interest in work-life balance, belonging over climbing the corporate ladder

However, employees are more likely to stay put this year, even if their expectations aren’t met, a new report indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 22, 2024

Empathetic exits: How to avoid missteps during layoffs

There’s rarely a good month for companies to lay off employees.

Jan. 22, 2024

How companies can hire and train front-line workers this year

More than half of manufacturers want to increase their front-line workforce in 2024. But what are these employees looking for in a job?

By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 19, 2024

Bring your therapist to work day? No, it’s not a best practice.

A boss disguised a personal therapy session as a business strategy meeting — a move a psychologist said amounted to “emotional blackmail.”

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 19, 2024

Generative AI adoption at work hasn’t yet led to productivity gains, report says

Several barriers stand in the way, such as training current and future employees and quelling fears about job replacement, according to the Oliver Wyman Forum.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 19, 2024

By 2032, generative AI will significantly change half of all jobs, report says

To maximize AI’s potential, businesses must bolster trust between themselves and their employees, according to research by Cognizant and Oxford Economics.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 18, 2024

CEO optimism doubles as inflation, macroeconomic concerns recede

At the same time, executives expect more pressure in coming years due to technology and climate developments, a PwC survey indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 18, 2024

Executives report expanded DEI investment — but growing backlash

Employers remain committed even amid the pushback, Littler experts said, though communication among C-suite members may need improvement.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 17, 2024