Nearly half of workers say they’d quit over full-time return-to-office mandates

At the same time, employees with hybrid schedules report highest well-being ratings, according to a report from the Integrated Benefits Institute.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 9, 2023

EEOC alleges staffing firm recruited based on race, seeks class members

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is looking for workers who applied for a job with BaronHR and could be members of a class-action lawsuit.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 8, 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.

By HR Dive staff

BLS: Increased productivity is due to decline in hours worked

Worker productivity has been a hot-button issue in 2023, with many laying the blame for its decrease on remote work.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 8, 2023

Employers rank retention as top operational priority right now

With high turnover rates, companies are more focused on retention than revenue and sales growth, according to a Gallagher report.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2023

Humu, ‘nudging’ tool founded by ex-Google CHRO, acquired by Perceptyx

The platform may have gotten lost in an already complicated field of employee survey tools, leading to its absorption, one analyst said.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2023

How the southeast US is preparing a battery manufacturing talent pipeline

As states welcome new factories from companies like SK On and Hyundai, governments and universities are ramping up workforce development programs to provide needed workers.

By Sakshi Udavant • Aug. 7, 2023

Workdays now end 37 minutes earlier than one year ago

Despite the shift, employee productivity remains steady overall, a new report shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 4, 2023

Retail hiring slows ahead of holiday shopping season

The shift may reflect the ongoing cool down of the market overall, according to an iCIMS report. 

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 3, 2023

In yet another Form I-9 refresh, ICE proposes remote review pilot program

The pilot, similar to the alternative process recently opened to E-Verify participants, would be limited to employers below a certain size threshold.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 2, 2023

Starbucks re-ups commitment to military talent

The coffee company seeks to smooth out the relocation woes of military families, and provide increased mental health support for veteran workers.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 2, 2023

CEOs have noticed: People-centric strategies improve the bottom line, survey finds

Focusing on employee mindsets and behaviors has significantly boosted retention rates, CEOs across the globe told advisory firm Heidrick & Struggles.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 2, 2023

Return-to-work mandates tied to turnover, HR execs say

Nearly three-fourths of respondents mandating an on-site work policy said in a Conference Board survey that they were struggling to retain workers.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 2, 2023

‘Skilled workers are willing to make a move’: 1 in 4 employees are job hunting, survey shows

Job seekers want higher pay, better benefits and remote work options, a Robert Half report concluded.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 2, 2023

What makes an internship program shine? Meaningful work and flexibility.

Yello’s list of top 100 internship programs for 2023 showcased why such experiences remain a key part of recruiting fresh talent.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 1, 2023

Feds publish new Form I-9

As previewed in USCIS’ July notice, the updated form contains a checkbox for employers to indicate that an alternative verification procedure has been used.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Aug. 1, 2023

Pennsylvania puts up $400M to address upskilling in construction industry

The program provides contractors up to $40,000 for each eligible newly trained worker and is a case study in viable talent shortage solutions.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 1, 2023

HR remains focused on hiring, even as recruiting pace slows

The labor market is hitting a more sustainable balance as wage growth cools, according to economists at Indeed.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 1, 2023

White House looks to close massive cyber skills gap

The Biden administration is moving to address a yearslong shortage of qualified IT security and technology industry workers.

By David Jones • Aug. 1, 2023

Udemy leans into skill badges trend

Despite the increasing ubiquity of digital badges, employers say they’re unsure how to assess the quality of alternative credentials generally.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 1, 2023

Black workers report more barriers to mental health support

“It is vital that companies continue to break down stigma and prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion,” The Hartford’s chair and CEO said in a statement.

By Kate Tornone • July 31, 2023

Study: Liability in hiring people with conviction records is lower than believed

That liability is “virtually non-existent” for some jobs, opening up pathways for formerly incarcerated people and those with conviction records, the Legal Action Center said. 

By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 2023

Half of the most-clicked phishing emails contain HR-related subject lines

HR leaders should be aware of how workplace-related phishing messages pique employee interest, a new report indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • July 31, 2023

Upskilling may be the answer to hiring and engagement woes

Nearly a quarter of U.S. employers say they're facing a major skills gap in their company, according to a Salary.com report.

By Carolyn Crist • July 28, 2023

Former Navy pilot values ‘chain of command’ at his construction firm

David Frazier, CEO of Nashville-based Hardaway Construction, employs a mentorship program to help young workers find their path in the industry.

By Zachary Phillips • July 28, 2023

Dollar General’s chief strategy officer exits

Donny Lau’s exit to become CFO of Zaxby’s follows numerous leadership changes and shuffling over the past year at the dollar retailer. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 27, 2023