Remote work improved business performance during pandemic, GAO says

Despite worker and firm improvements in certain sectors, the future effects on attrition and collaboration challenges are not yet measurable, the agency said.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 18, 2023

HR pros may be key to preparing for the coming retirement wave

Succession plans should ensure the smooth transfer of knowledge and keep alumni employees engaged after their exit, according to a McLean & Co. report.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 17, 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

How employers can adopt new Form I-9 remote review procedures

Daniel Brown of Fragomen, Del Ray, Bernsen & Loewy explains why some employers may feel like they are scrambling in the wake of the new rules. 

By Daniel Brown • Aug. 17, 2023

Employers that announced abortion benefits saw more clicks on job postings

The data generally speaks to how gender and politics affect employers, particularly regarding retention and recruiting, according to Indeed and Glassdoor.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 16, 2023

Nearly 4 in 10 recruiters lie to candidates during hiring process

The most common lies involve job responsibilities and growth opportunities, a Resume Builder survey shows.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 16, 2023

AI adoption hinges on reskilling, IBM research finds

Companies anticipate augmenting rather than replacing workers with generative AI tools, especially in procurement, finance and risk and compliance.

By Matt Ashare • Aug. 16, 2023

What does an L&D leader’s career path look like?

Notably, only about 20% of L&D leaders began their careers as learning practitioners, according to LinkedIn data.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 15, 2023

CEOs plan to raise wages at least 3%, Conference Board says

U.S. companies across a range of industries seek to gain an edge in an unusually tight labor market by increasing pay.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 15, 2023

Roblox builds a virtual, 3D career center for recruiting in its game platform

Early-career job candidates can learn what it’s like to be part of the company and meet leaders on the platform.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 15, 2023

Federal court dismisses suit that targeted Starbucks’ DEI policies

The complaint alleged the coffee chain’s diverse hiring practices constituted discrimination against White people.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 15, 2023

Hawaii small businesses head to GoFundMe to help employees displaced by Maui fire

Emergency response experts previously told HR Dive that in times of disaster, employees will likely need both space and support.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 14, 2023

Amazon expands fertility benefit to workers in 50 countries

Fertility benefits have gathered steam as a new frontier for large employers, with various providers making it easier for companies to offer access to all employees.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 14, 2023

LinkedIn launches AI tools to identify, connect to job candidates

Recruiters can use the tools to craft personalized messages to the most responsive candidates.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 14, 2023

Generation Z: How to attract, retain and engage the fastest-growing workforce generation

As organizations confront growing labor shortages, the retirement of baby boomers and the demand for new skills, attracting and retaining Generation Z (Gen Z) will be critical for success.

By Kimberly Lanier, Director People Advisory and Organizational Change & Johnny Martinez, Director People Advisory and Organizational Change • Aug. 14, 2023

What’s the best use of in-office time?

Employees don’t necessarily want to be there full time, but Microsoft data points to times when in-person work may benefit company culture.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 11, 2023

Tutoring firm settles claim alleging its recruiting algorithm screened out applicants over 60

EEOC said an applicant was immediately rejected when she used her real birth date, but received an interview when she reapplied using a more recent date.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 10, 2023

Business leaders bemoan new grads’ work ethic

Recent grads may not have the same work ethic as seasoned execs, but smart organizations understand their strengths, a strategist said.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 10, 2023

A majority of office workers say 4-day workweek would improve productivity

Among the 6% who told Resume Builder they wouldn’t want to switch to a four-day workweek, most said they wouldn’t want longer days to make up the work.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 10, 2023

Kroger pledges expanded employee resources if Albertsons merger gets approved

The grocer said it would extend its continuing education reimbursement and financial coaching programs to the combined companies’ more than 700,000 workers.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2023

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

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