Tech skill proficiency dropped 'significantly' in 2021, report says

A lack of hard skills and high demand have contributed to talent shortages, particularly in the tech space, since well before the pandemic. 

By Kathryn Moody • June 14, 2022

How work-based learning benefits Gen Z, employers

Gen Zers are gaining the skills, social capital and the confidence to be future-ready, according to Liz Perez, chief partnership officer at NAF.

By Caroline Colvin • June 14, 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

Inside the restaurant: How a fry cook robot holds the line for White Castle

At a Mokena, Illinois, White Castle, Miso Robotics’ Flippy 2 allows one worker to shift roles to man the hospitality door.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • June 14, 2022

At Bank of America, flexibility means department policy fills the vacuum

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender has typically maintained a nonspecific office-return policy at the company level. Divisions like M&A are pushing for better attendance — but not in writing.

By Dan Ennis • June 14, 2022

Aon: Voluntary turnover shot up 41% in 2021

The firm’s findings are a sign that the Great Resignation has had a real effect on employers throughout the past year.

By Ryan Golden • June 13, 2022

Elon Musk, Airbnb and the do's and don'ts of crafting remote work edicts

When communicating the importance of in-person work in a market that demands flexibility, framing matters, executives told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 13, 2022

'Put on your scientist goggles': Why HR should embrace workplace experiments

Avoiding the preacher, prosecutor and politician mindsets — and embracing the perspective of a scientist — can help employers make necessary shifts, organizational psychologist Adam Grant said.

By Emilie Shumway • June 10, 2022

How to avoid immigration pitfalls in the hybrid and remote work era

Immigration experts encourage employers to stay informed about regional movements of employees holding H-1B visas.

By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2022

How one CEO's background in ethics informs her leadership style

For Articulate CEO Lucy Suros, who recently gave employees a $4,500 bonus to offset inflation, employee happiness and business success go hand in hand.

By Emilie Shumway • June 9, 2022

Driver poaching more common in tight labor market

Carriers need to stay wary of losing their own workforce to competitors and incentivize drivers to stay.

By Amanda Loudin • June 9, 2022

Labor force participation increase of 1% could lead to billions in additional income for women

Two years since the pandemic began, signs indicate that women have regained some of the ground they lost in the U.S. workforce.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2022

Subpar DEI efforts threaten retention, survey finds

Diversity and inclusion strategies should include accountability measures, sources have told HR Dive.

By Kate Tornone • June 8, 2022

LinkedIn report: Employees say their skills are underutilized

Managers play a unique role in creating a work culture where all employees feel empowered to learn and develop business-critical skills, according to the report.

By Carla Bell • June 7, 2022

Colorado becomes 7th state with a 'clean slate' law

Supporters say the legislation reduces the labor shortage and removes hiring barriers for individuals with old criminal records.

By Laurel Kalser • June 7, 2022

Wells Fargo pauses policy mandating diverse interview slates

The bank will review, then relaunch in July, its policy requiring at least half of candidates interviewed for jobs paying $100,000 be women, non-White or disadvantaged, CEO Charlie Scharf wrote Monday.

By Dan Ennis • June 7, 2022

Microsoft to follow 'open and constructive approach' to unionization

The announcement comes after very public unionization efforts at other Big Tech companies.

By Kathryn Moody • June 7, 2022

Loneliness impacting workers' productivity, health, Cigna study finds

The advent of permanent remote work arrangements and other flexibility gave rise to concerns that workers may be dealing with isolation and loneliness.

By Ryan Golden • June 6, 2022

What does employee appreciation look like post-pandemic?

Considering the changes, frustrations and tragedies workers endured during the pandemic, appreciation will need serious thought, experts said.

By Katie Clarey • June 6, 2022

Walmart expands learning offerings under global Walmart Academy

Companies leaned on L&D during the pandemic and the department has seen higher budgets since 2020 — a trend that will likely continue.

By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2022

Forget technology: Talent is the key to modernization

Competition for digital skills remains a major headache — and the solution may be an HR rethink.

By Matt Ashare • June 2, 2022

Procurement talent is hard to come by. Here's how to keep it.

Too many companies focus on recruitment when they should be focused on retention.

By Rich Weissman • June 2, 2022

Indeed: In-person work sees renewed interest

The findings may come as a surprise to those following developments around hybrid work over the past year.

By Ryan Golden • June 2, 2022

Schools seek to strengthen work-based learning opportunities

A new report details how these programs have positive impacts on student employment and earnings, academic outcomes and more.

By Kara Arundel • June 1, 2022

3 ways to mark Juneteenth — without cultural appropriation

Business leaders can reinforce existing organizational DEI and ESG initiatives, the director of African American and African diaspora studies at American University suggested.

By Carla Bell • June 1, 2022

Combining DEI with learning, Microsoft opens TechSpark hub in Mississippi

The initiative reflects Microsoft's emerging modus operandi as a company that seeks equity through L&D.  

By Caroline Colvin • June 1, 2022