Job cuts slow, but cost-cutting continues, report says

Tech continues to vastly lead the way in job cuts, jumping to 141,516 cuts this year, compared to 5,769 announced in the same period the year prior.

By Kathryn Moody • July 10, 2023

More than half of workers say they’re looking for a career change

Flexibility and pay are among the top reasons to make a move, a new report shows.

By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 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

How federal workforce programs can leave some students without credentials

Federal law merely suggests that training providers confer a credential, but they are not required to do so, denying some participants an economic edge. 

By Christopher Mullin • July 10, 2023

How to position your organization ahead of FTC’s noncompete rule

Even without knowing what the Federal Trade Commission's final noncompete ban will look like, there are steps organizations can take to be ready.

By Robert Freedman • July 6, 2023

Flexible, supportive company culture makes remote work more successful

Companies that were less successful at remote work were also less likely to support DEI and more likely to act unethically, a study showed.

By Carolyn Crist • July 5, 2023

HR roles see large dip in remote work job postings

Employers may feel less pressure to offer remote or flexible work options in some corporate-related roles.

By Carolyn Crist • July 5, 2023

(S)toking the talent flames: Can partaking help HR take a blunt stance on weed at work?

The Talent Toke event challenged HR professionals to confront marijuana in the workplace.

By Ginger Christ • June 30, 2023

Why is worker productivity trending downward?

It may be tempting to lay the blame at the feet of remote work, but the picture is much more complicated.

By Jen A. Miller • June 30, 2023

Gen Z values education — but doesn’t think a four-year degree is the only option

A new survey found that high school students are weighing the time investment college requires as seriously as the financial investment.

By Laura Spitalniak • June 30, 2023

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling sets back physician diversity efforts, healthcare groups say

Industry groups and the HHS argued the ruling against race-conscious admissions policies could roll back gains in the number of minority physicians and ultimately hurt health outcomes.

By Emily Olsen • June 29, 2023

Opaque pay, unclear expectations drive candidates to withdraw applications

Gen Z, millennials, Gen X and baby boomers were generally in agreement on deal breakers, a Robert Half study revealed.

By Laurel Kalser • June 29, 2023

Job posts featuring skills attract more applicants, LinkedIn says

As more companies emphasize skills-based hiring, job posts that reflect those priorities draw more candidates.

By Carolyn Crist • June 28, 2023

West Virginia University cuts $7M in staff amid budget crunch

The public flagship’s governing board also raised tuition by 3%, part of a strategy to correct an estimated $45 million deficit.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • June 27, 2023

A third of LGBTQ+ workers are looking for new job with a more inclusive employer

Gen Z and millennial workers are more likely to emphasize diversity and inclusion when seeking a new employer.

By Carolyn Crist • June 27, 2023

The secret to improving mental health and reducing burnout at work? Lead with listening.

Burnout has reached record levels that employers must address to continue growth, writes Jim Link, CHRO of SHRM.

By Jim Link • June 26, 2023

The Big Stay: Why workers are opting to stay put rather than quit

“A lot of employees are starting to crave stability,” a talent professional said.

By Jen A. Miller • June 26, 2023

Pride month shows employers have a long way to go

Workers worry how they identify will affect their likelihood of promotion or of being fired, various surveys show.

By Ginger Christ • June 23, 2023

Senate bill proposes improved workforce data collection to curb teacher shortages

As debate over the extent of the issue persists, Sen. Tim Kaine’s bill would create a grant program to help states bolster recruitment and retention data.

By Anna Merod • June 23, 2023

Bank leaders voice growing concerns about compensation, hiring challenges

Incentive pay, in particular, appears to be linked with more stress this year, a new survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2023

Starbucks union plans largest strike yet over Pride decorations

Roughly 3,000 workers at 150-plus Starbucks cafes could strike over the next week following disputes over LGBTQ Pride decorations at some stores. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 23, 2023

71% of organizations struggling to keep up with new AI risks, report finds

Most organizations rely on third-party AI tools — yet some don’t evaluate their risks at all.

By Carolyn Crist • June 23, 2023

Agencies to replace 7.5% of jobs with AI by 2030 — but creatives could be spared

A Forrester forecast identified a negative correlation between jobs with the highest generative AI influence and their potential to be replaced. 

By Peter Adams • June 22, 2023

More than half of job candidates say they’ve been ghosted

Underrepresented candidates face a 20% higher chance of being ghosted compared to White candidates, Greenhouse said in a report.

By Laurel Kalser • June 22, 2023

Employers worldwide report lower hiring expectations this summer

Despite the potential challenges ahead, talent acquisition professionals have noted a silver lining — it’s a great time to build talent pipelines.

By Carolyn Crist • June 22, 2023

Only 42% of tech interns would recommend their internship to others

Intern satisfaction remains below pre-pandemic levels across the board, Glassdoor said.

By Carolyn Crist • June 21, 2023