Chipotle takes Gen Z behind the scenes to recruit new employees

The chain is rolling out social media content highlighting employee perks and inside scoops as it attempts to recruit staff from a younger generation.

By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 6, 2023

Are new grads ready? Employers don’t think so.

In some cases, the problem isn’t workers not being ready but that they have different expectations for work compared to their older counterparts, experts said.

By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 5, 2023

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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.

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Remote workers are less likely to take vacation, analysis shows

While remote employees may face less burnout, Gusto posits, they may worry about the optics of taking time off.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 5, 2023

Criminal history questions come with new limits for federal contractors, agencies

Regulations issued Friday also establish a complaint procedure for alleged violations.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 5, 2023

Labor Day 2023 marks pivotal moment in labor, union history

As uncomfortable as employers and HR may be with the “u” word, it’s becoming impossible to ignore.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 1, 2023

Job candidates are viewed differently if they discuss mental health online

Applicants who post about anxiety and depression may appear less emotionally stable and less conscientious, a study found.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 1, 2023

Worker confidence in AI may be growing despite unease about the tech

HR and technology professionals believe generative AI will create more demand for their skills, according to a report from consulting firm Robert Half.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 31, 2023

Fewer job posts require degrees, though hiring hasn’t caught up

While the intention to hire people without degrees is seemingly growing, hiring practices remain influenced by traditional requirements, LinkedIn data shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 31, 2023

Are workers quitting due to racism? Studies suggest a tipping point

Subtle racism and exclusion in the workplace are key reasons for BIPOC attrition, multiple studies show.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 30, 2023

Despite productivity gains, manufacturers still struggle to find talent

Some manufacturers are diversifying their candidate pools to fill labor gaps, including by proactively recruiting women.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 30, 2023

Dunkin’ faces first union push in 12 years

A Cincinnati unit is the chain’s first to try to unionize in over a decade, after workers filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 29, 2023

Which AI skills are in demand?

While generative AI is comparatively newer in the AI space, the search for AI skills has troubled employers for some time.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 29, 2023

9 in 10 companies will return to office by end of 2024, survey says

Flexible schedule options and certain benefits may help retain employees amid the transition to more in-person work.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 29, 2023

Hiring slowdown and worker stagnation among job trends this year

Across all industries, the median 12-month voluntary turnover rate has declined by 20% year-over-year, according to Workday.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 29, 2023

McDonald’s anti-poaching case to proceed, 7th Circuit rules

The circuit court said the case could be reconsidered as a class-action lawsuit.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 28, 2023

Mattel’s DEI leader on how ‘Barbie’ movie marks nearly 80 years of representation

The company behind the blockbuster film is still on a long cultural journey, but it has made progress, Global Head of DEI Mason Williams told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 28, 2023

Hybrid jobs surge as remote jobs plummet

Employment ads with “remote work” and “work from home” declined from this time last year, a new survey found.

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 28, 2023

DEI in job descriptions holds strong, despite rising controversy

Still, a recent Textio report indicates minimal year-over-year increases in the frequency of select keywords.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 25, 2023

4 in 10 HR pros say DEI progress is a measurable objective for their leaders

However, only a third of companies surveyed have a DEI budget, and less than half have a leader designated to DEI, according to Salary.com.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 25, 2023

NEST, skilled trades industry leaders launch council to address labor shortage

The Skilled Trades Advisory Council is intended to drive awareness and promotion of the trades and help the facilities management industry meet workforce needs.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 25, 2023

Employee engagement rebounds, but remote workers are less connected

Remote employees have seen a “record low” in connection to organizational mission and purpose in 2023, a Gallup survey found.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 24, 2023

Now Hiring: What’s your sign?

Does asking for a job applicant’s astrological sign take the interview process too far?

By Ginger Christ • Aug. 23, 2023

CareerBuilder launches pay per resume

The company says the offering will allow companies to eliminate “traditional recruitment fees and license costs.”

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 23, 2023

Duke University doctoral students unionize

The North Carolina college had argued to the National Labor Relations Board that its graduate workers were not employees.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 23, 2023

Manufacturers provide extensive on-the-job training but are slow to adopt credentials, study reveals

Many employers admitted they don’t understand credentialing or its current value in the market, according to Workcred.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 22, 2023