More than half of Americans say they’d consider post-retirement employment

Workers cite several reasons to continue working indefinitely, including personal fulfillment and financial needs, according to a survey.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 29, 2023

EEOC, DOL mark 50 years of Rehabilitation Act with disability resource guide

The guide focuses on a law pertaining to federal contractors but offers best practices for private employers nationally.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2023

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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

California governor signs fast food labor deal, pushing some minimum wages to $20

SEIU President Mary Kay Henry said the deal followed “a decade of strikes, organizing and militant action in the streets,” and the union called it “historic.”

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 28, 2023

Workers say they want an empathetic employer — and they’d take a pay cut to land one

Although leaders acknowledge the importance of emotionally intelligent leadership, employees don’t see it enough, an HP report finds.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 28, 2023

80% of LGBTQ+ workers comfortable being out at work — or are they?

The experience of LGBTQ+ employees at work is not ubiquitous, as various surveys with conflicting information show. 

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 28, 2023

Company policies lag behind workforce adoption of generative AI

Roughly one-quarter of organizations are currently working towards establishing a generative AI policy, according to The Conference Board. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 28, 2023

Speed of AI ubiquity has workers fudging resumes in ‘desperation’

Employees are enthusiastic about AI training, however, creating a potential development opportunity.

By Kate Tornone • Sept. 26, 2023

RTO mandates have DEI implications. Here’s how one nontraditional office creates a more inclusive workplace.

Minneapolis-based coworking company The Coven makes a case for taking inspiration from witches.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 25, 2023

Kaiser unions issue a 10-day unfair labor practice strike notice as bargaining further breaks down

Leaders of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions announced Friday that over 75,000 members will strike from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 if labor and management cannot agree to new contract terms.

By Susanna Vogel • Sept. 25, 2023

Company leaders may need training on conflict management, culture building

Even successful leaders struggle with chronic doubt about such skills, survey results show.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2023

Slack’s user interface is making people cranky

The complaints are tongue-in-cheek, but they cut to the core of humanity. We simply dislike change.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 25, 2023

Employers have 44 days to convince new hires to stay, study says

Almost half of new hires regret their decision within a week, the research indicates.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 22, 2023

White House launches clean energy youth workforce program amid labor shortage concerns

The American Climate Corps aims to put more than 20,000 people to work in its first year. The plan “harkens back” to the New Deal, said International District Energy Association CEO Rob Thornton.

By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 21, 2023

54% of workers didn’t negotiate most recent job salary

Salary negotiation varies by industry but seems similar across genders, according to Glassdoor data.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 21, 2023

Remote work policies should consider employee preferences, report suggests

Many employees said they prefer working on site but also appreciate remote work’s benefits.

By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 21, 2023

Amazon to hire 250K people for the holidays

That amounts to 100,000 more seasonal employees than the e-commerce giant planned to bring on last holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 20, 2023

Significant upskilling gaps exist for women, people of color

Only a third of workers think employers are doing enough to prepare employees for the future of work, according to a DeVry University report.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 20, 2023

More workers may want 9-to-5 schedule than leaders think, Gallup says

“Leaders may need to be more understanding of those who prefer clear work boundaries,” according to the report.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 20, 2023

Few workers are thriving in their jobs, survey says

Happy workers are nearly twice as likely to prioritize work effectively, solve problems creatively and put a lot of time and energy into tasks, Indeed found.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 19, 2023

Indeed says half of its US job postings now feature pay transparency

The rate will continue to climb as New York’s statewide salary disclosure law goes into effect this week.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 19, 2023

‘Home office’ appeal has talent in a global chokehold, evidence shows

A New York Times photo essay offers snapshots into return-to-office globally; a 2023 return-to-office study shows how work spaces factor into work-from-home interest.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 18, 2023

California set to require workplace violence prevention plans

Senate Bill 553 would require most businesses to maintain logs on violent incidents.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 18, 2023

Applicants say they’re less likely to patronize a business after a subpar candidate experience

Job seekers want more touch points, more transparency and a shorter application process.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2023

Internal hiring saves money and boosts retention but has fallen in recent years

“Now, more than ever, there needs to be a culture of movement inside the company,” Josh Bersin, analyst and CEO, said.

By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2023

EEOC: Walmart allegedly fired workers with disabilities over tests unrelated to their jobs

The lawsuit is the second EEOC filed in less than a week alleging Walmart violated the ADA.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 15, 2023