Shopify thinks canceling meetings will boost productivity. Experts are split.

The company started the new year by reworking internal communications and clearing calendars of all recurring meetings with more than three people.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 9, 2023

Despite rash of layoffs, employees remain confident going into 2023

Monster’s Work Watch Report also found hiring is still strong — suggesting workers may be right to feel assured.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 6, 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

FTC begins crackdown on noncompetes

Three companies and two individuals were cited the same week the agency announced plans to ban such agreements.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 6, 2023

Amazon to ax 18,000 jobs

Affected employees will be notified of the cuts — which include some in the people department — Jan. 18.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 6, 2023

Blaming pandemic boom, Salesforce reduces staff and real estate holdings

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff called layoffs a “very difficult decision.”

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 5, 2023

Mentoring may be on the rise, ATD says

ATD’s research arm found that of respondents who didn’t have mentorship programs in 2022, about half are laying the groundwork for them shortly.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 5, 2023

The cybersecurity talent shortage: The outlook for 2023

The available potential workforce isn’t keeping pace with demand, and experts blame a lack of interest from young people entering the job market. 

By Sue Poremba • Jan. 5, 2023

Feds propose ban on noncompetes

In the historic proposal, the FTC said noncompetes harm competition, suppress labor mobility and reduce wages even for those not bound by the agreements.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 5, 2023

2023 tech job market looks bleak for young grads, but HR can help

What does the future of work look like for recent college graduates in STEM? 

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 4, 2023

Survey: Taking a cue from Musk, 3 in 4 companies offered voluntary separations in 2022

But companies are concerned about losing top performers while doing so, a ResumeBuilder survey found.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 4, 2023

CEOs are deglobalizing their businesses. What does this mean for HR?

When companies bring more of their business back to the U.S., talent organizations may need to shift priorities to internal hiring.

By Laurel Kalser • Jan. 4, 2023

Social media can funnel candidates into the hiring process — but not replace it

Employers can use social media to tell prospective candidates a story, sources said, but HR must beware of potential pitfalls.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 4, 2023

HR’s evolving role can demonstrate its value amid layoffs

Paaras Parker, CHRO of Paycor, told HR Dive how HR pros can prove their worth at a tumultuous time.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 3, 2023

‘Recession’ was HR’s word for 2022

Glassdoor announced its word of the year as “return-to-office.” HR Dive reporter Caroline Colvin makes the case for “recession” instead. 

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 3, 2023

3 ways HR pros can help workers through layoffs

HR pros can’t let the challenging nature of layoffs keep them from assisting affected employees, sources told HR Dive.

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 30, 2022

How to manage employee communication in the hybrid era

“Employees can really get overwhelmed and have really high levels of anxiety if they’re getting a flood of messages from multiple communication channels,” one expert said.

By Jen A. Miller • Dec. 29, 2022

Utah will no longer require a bachelor’s degree for most state jobs

States and private companies continue to push for a skills-first hiring agenda in response to talent shortages.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 22, 2022

Burnout is unprecedented. Here’s what employers can do.

Employers should ensure they are nurturing peer relationships, mapping career opportunities and paying market value to employees, one report said.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 22, 2022

Tracking the convergence of trends that will follow HR into 2023

Coasting into 2023, the changes prompted by the pandemic don’t show any hints of reverting back to the old ways, the Thrive HR co-founders write. 

By Jason Walker and Rey Ramirez • Dec. 21, 2022

Employers unsatisfied with performance management programs: WTW

But there are actions employers can take, starting with training, enabling and equipping managers to effectively evaluate performance.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 21, 2022

Layoffs on the horizon? Consider transfers instead, consultancy says

Such moves can not only position an employer for a strong recovery but also protect its public image, McLean and Company said.

By Kate Tornone • Dec. 20, 2022

More deskless workers consider leaving, many citing emotional issues

Fair treatment, respect and feeling valued factored heavily into respondents’ decisions, according to Boston Consulting Group.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 20, 2022

Meeting data links employee attendance to retention

Employees who would later depart were in 46% fewer one-on-one meetings than those who remained, according to Vyopta data.

By Roberto Torres • Dec. 20, 2022

Is the metaverse the answer to hybrid work’s engagement problem?

VR, AR and similar technologies hold promise, but specific workplace integrations are “fairly exotic” at present, one analyst told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022

MIT: Employees want support from managers in times of uncertainty

The research by two Claremont Graduate University researchers comes amid layoffs and a precarious economic situation.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 19, 2022