Greater management diversity leads to better financial performance, report finds

“Instead of fighting transparency, public companies should embrace the EEO-1 movement,” said Joshua Ramer, CEO of DiversIQ.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 18, 2022

Turnover may be contagious

And it’s costly, a Visier report said. Voluntary turnover has been calculated to be about $110,000 per lost employee.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 18, 2022

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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

Aging population will keep talent pool tight even in a recession, a Glassdoor economist says

Employers can turn to alternative labor pools to strengthen their workforces.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 17, 2022

Customer hostility at an all-time high, but workers are afraid to report it, survey says

The report largely focused on seasonal workers, but safety for all customer-facing roles has been a rising concern since the start of the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 17, 2022

Hybrid work may show value as a recruiting tool

The results from IWG may be far from universal, however, particularly regarding how stakeholders, both inside and outside of HR, view hybrid work.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 17, 2022

How to prioritize retention in 2023

As the economy wavers, employers may need to turn their sights to retention rather than recruiting.

By Jen A. Miller • Nov. 16, 2022

McDonald’s to launch cybersecurity apprenticeship program

The restaurant chain's initiative is among nearly 200 registered apprenticeships programs approved or under development as part of the White House's Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 16, 2022

Code-switching at work may have unforeseen consequences

Panelists unpacked the effects of covering and code-switching during a session at the ABA’s 2022 Labor and Employment Law Conference.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 16, 2022

Why everyone is talking about transparency right now

Thanks to state legislation, potential federal regulation and employee pressure, “transparency” is this season’s watchword.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2022

Poor flexible work designs may drive turnover

Employers are struggling to ensure flexible work policies are applied equitably across organizations, a Unit4 survey said.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2022

Gut check: There’s a difference between layoffs in tech and tech-sector layoffs

Hiring tech workers still proves difficult despite chaos at Twitter, high-profile hiring freezes and cuts at the largest tech companies.

By Matt Ashare • Nov. 14, 2022

Reports: Twitter dropped contractors without warning

Separately, one group of employees suing the company over layoffs has sought a protective order from a California court.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 14, 2022

Amazon reportedly plans 10K layoffs

The e-commerce giant is downsizing divisions related to devices like Alexa and human resources, the New York Times reports.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 14, 2022

4 ways to foster LGBTQ allyship in the workplace

Allyship became personal for Claudia Dulac, head of diversity & inclusion for Merrill, when her husband came out as gay in 2009.

By Claudia Dulac • Nov. 14, 2022

Marijuana legislation still troubles talent strategy

Right now, regardless of industry, HR managers are grappling with adult use of recreational cannabis — and whether monitoring off-the-clock use and taking punitive action is worth their time.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 11, 2022

Will the NLRB enforce labor protections in the marijuana industry?

The dizzying web of legal and illegal cannabis use across the U.S. makes for more headaches than easy answers.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 11, 2022

Slowly but surely, S&P boards are diversifying

New directors account for only 7% of all S&P board directors, but the new additions were largely from historically underrepresented groups.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 11, 2022

5 execs share the hardest tech jobs to hire for right now

Workers with technical skills are still prized by technology leaders. But soft skills and subject matter expertise are the true holy grail in a volatile job market.

By Roberto Torres , Matt Ashare , Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 10, 2022

Redfin lays off 13% of workforce as trouble comes to real estate industry

This news coincides with Meta’s own Nov. 10 layoff announcement, also amounting to a 13% workforce reduction, and Twitter’s ongoing layoff saga.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 10, 2022

Hybrid Health: Holiday parties might be a retention solution

“Companies are really looking to figure out ways to engage employees, especially after the past two years,” an event planner told HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 9, 2022

Is there a link between layoffs and CSR?

Embodying company values may be an underrated form of crisis management.

By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 9, 2022

How private employers can recruit and retain veterans

Many private employers now recognize the skills service members bring to the workforce, writes Wendy Buckingham, associate attorney at Littler.

By Wendy Buckingham • Nov. 9, 2022

College presidential searches still favor White candidates, report says

Different search firm practices, hiring processes and job descriptions can change an exclusionary status quo, the College Futures Foundation said.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 8, 2022

DoorDash offers operators access to discounted learning, mental health benefits

DoorDash’s program is expected to help operators with recruitment, retention and staff development — issues that are among the top challenges for restaurateurs.

By Julie Littman • Nov. 8, 2022

With SEC disclosure rules looming, investors eye HR transparency

Transparent employers tend to experience higher employee retention and more investor interest, according to a report from The Conference Board.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 8, 2022