Most hourly workers would join a union if given the chance, survey says

The ice of union disinterest is thawing, studies show.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 15, 2022

Indeed: Signing bonuses still prevalent as hiring intensity cools

A tight talent market and high inflation have reminded employers that cash is still king, at least in some ways.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 12, 2022

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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

Pay boosts and better training are key strategies to tackle talent crunch, WTW says

Adjusting compensation philosophies to meet long-term concerns is a challenge, especially in a high-inflation market, various studies have shown.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 11, 2022

LinkedIn Recruiter to introduce ‘Diversity Nudges’

The feature will offer filter recommendations for recruiters when a given talent pool is unbalanced, LinkedIn said.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 11, 2022

Indiana employers warn state’s abortion ban may have talent repercussions

A number of employers have expanded benefits in a post-Roe world, but those that do so may face a number of hurdles, sources previously told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 10, 2022

Gartner: 1 in 4 employers don’t manage workplace tensions

In a complex labor market buffeted by an equally complex political climate, HR has a few levers it can pull to maintain peace and retain employees.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 10, 2022

Workers have power. A recession won’t change that, one executive says.

The argument over whether work should be virtual or in physical offices is “yesterday’s conversation,” according to one PwC leader.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 10, 2022

Why reverse mentoring is important in a recession

From tech skills to cultural awareness, reverse mentoring is giving older workers the necessary tools to succeed.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 10, 2022

Immigration is in the news again. How can HR help foreign national workers?

When hiring workers who are not U.S. citizens, HR considerations stretch far beyond compliance.

Aug. 9, 2022

Job cuts dropped in July despite news of layoffs

The nation’s labor market is still tight even as hiring growth slows, said Andrew Challenger, senior VP at Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 8, 2022

Survey: Job stability is motivating employees to stay where they are

Employee desire for job stability is an underestimated benefit — positive news for employers trying to prevent a talent drain amid a potential recession.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 5, 2022

Employers narrow gap between DEI intention and action, survey says

DEI initiatives are now present at all Fortune 100 companies — a direct reflection of the commitment more companies are making regarding DEI issues.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 5, 2022

Employees love flexibility in the tech workplace — and tech leaders should, too

For tech employees, flex time and slack time provide the flexibility they crave. For tech leaders, flexible work initiatives keep employees happy and productivity high.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 5, 2022

Nike to release DEI pay data following board pressure

Investors reportedly were concerned Nike might be seen as inconsistent in its external marketing image and its internal policies and practices.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 4, 2022

Survey: 66% of adults say college doesn’t meet needs of today’s students

Two-thirds of respondents said they see colleges as “stuck in the past” and not serving the needs of today’s students. 

By Lilah Burke • Aug. 4, 2022

Walmart lays off 200 from its corporate workforce

The retail giant said it’s evolving and while it is cutting some roles it will also create new ones in other areas.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2022

What is proximity bias — and how can HR prevent it?

Combating this prejudice at work is a matter of trust, one employee engagement expert told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 3, 2022

Identity questions are tricky. What approach is best?

It’s crucial to solidify the “why,” a lead researcher at McLean & Co. told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 3, 2022

Career support, flexible work help firms climb Forbes’ list of top 200 employers for women

Tampa General Hospital claimed the publication’s No. 1 spot, thanks in part to a strong share of women in leadership positions.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 2, 2022

Wells Fargo to restart updated diverse hiring policy

The bank aims to improve hiring of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as women, but the original policy faced major criticism.

By Dan Ennis • Aug. 2, 2022

What’s wrong with ‘come into the office to collaborate’?

Employees may be pushing back on hybrid work because they don’t feel trusted to do the work they’ve been doing for two years, a source told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 2, 2022

HR management tops recession-ready skills list

Amid the looming recession, companies are revving up their search for payroll and benefits professionals, BTG said.

By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 1, 2022

Mailbag: How should HR communicate hiring freezes, layoffs?

To avoid becoming a bad example, “get into the mode of empathy,” Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness and former consultant for Zappos, told HR Dive.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 1, 2022

Employees who work on vacation are more likely to quit, survey finds

Tactics such as manager check-ins after employees return from vacation can limit the likelihood of post-vacation quits, Visier said.

By Laurel Kalser • July 29, 2022

The Talent Textbook: 3 ways to fight burnout amid hiring freezes

Even with a tight budget, HR can work to ensure employees aren’t spread so thin that they become flight risks.

By Kate Tornone • July 28, 2022