In a cutthroat job market, employers eye time to hire

Flashy news about on-the-spot hiring made headlines this year, but many companies are quietly vying for candidates with speedy processes.

By Katie Clarey • July 25, 2022

Disability Equality Index shows uptick in CEOs with disabilities

Employers have recognized that wellness resources are a form of disability affirmation, the report noted.

By Caroline Colvin • July 25, 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

PayPal hands out stock to new workers

The company is distributing shares of its beat-up stock to hundreds of new workers in a bid to hang on to employees after cutting others earlier this year.

By Lynne Marek • July 22, 2022

LinkedIn messages are recruiters' top choice for connecting with candidates

Recruiters are scrambling to fill talent gaps, while desirable candidates often have multiple job offers and the ability to choose an employment brand that best suits them.

By Laurel Kalser • July 22, 2022

Software firm cuts exec pay, rolls out inflation raises for workers

The changes SimPRO made to its business may reflect a cultural shift as legal and economic tensions challenge employee well-being.

By Kathryn Moody • July 22, 2022

Return-to-work, pay concerns tank federal government employee morale

The report comes as public sector entities continue to encounter hiring difficulties nationwide — and could represent an opportunity for private employers.

By Ryan Golden • July 21, 2022

Are bad office habits getting in the way of remote work?

The pandemic has forced employers to reconsider how they measure productivity, surveys show.

By Kathryn Moody • July 21, 2022

DOL: Union election petitions up 58%

The fire lit by labor organizers in October continues to rage, as the agency highlights unsustainable workloads and a lack of funding.

By Emilie Shumway • July 21, 2022

Starbucks faces 'indefinite' strike at a Boston cafe

Baristas at the Commonwealth Avenue location are refusing to work for an unspecified amount of time, demanding that the chain replace a store manager and bolster staffing across shifts.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 21, 2022

Once neglected, DEI initiatives now present at all Fortune 100 companies

Corporate leaders appear to be increasingly on board with equity and inclusion work — beyond the business case.

By Caroline Colvin • July 20, 2022

White House takes on cyber workforce gap through 120-day apprenticeship sprint

A cyber workforce and education summit at the White House Tuesday was designed to address the long-standing shortage of qualified and diverse candidates for security operations teams. 

By David Jones • July 20, 2022

Workers want employers that support mental health. But what does that look like?

After over two years of intense change, hard work and personal tragedy, worker mental health is in dire straits, various experts and studies have shown.

By Kathryn Moody • July 20, 2022

How 2 grocers are enticing and retaining workers

Metcalfe’s Market and SpartanNash have rolled out new initiatives and refreshed offerings to make their work environments more attractive to employees.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • July 19, 2022

Hiring is HR’s No. 1 priority and challenge. What now?

The Identity of HR survey revealed the ways in which retention and talent acquisition pain points are inextricable.

By Caroline Colvin • July 19, 2022

Duolingo and Slack highlight the power — and pitfalls — of emojis at work

Especially as the hybrid model and work-from-anywhere becomes the norm, multinational workplaces may face certain communication challenges.

By Caroline Colvin • July 19, 2022

Nearly one-third of workers plan to quit: Conference Board

Many CFOs are raising wages in order to curb near-record attrition in a highly competitive labor market.

By Jim Tyson • July 18, 2022

States loosen limits on teen workers to mitigate talent shortage

Employers have long turned to automated or self-serve options to lower labor costs. But the labor shortage is driving additional measures.

By Kate Tornone • July 18, 2022

Can HR forecast and shape company culture for a new era?

After the pandemic shattered culture expectations, HR is still trying to pick up the pieces, according to HR Dive’s Identity of HR survey.

By Ryan Golden • July 18, 2022

A recession may not stop employees from job hunting

Because workers expect to maintain the upper hand in the labor market, employers must tread cautiously in managing turbulence, Greenhouse said.

By Kate Tornone • July 15, 2022

'Ask your employees': Myers-Briggs says employers should personalize return-to-office plans

When change is inevitable, a tailored approach can go a long way, a report from the company suggested.

By Kate Tornone • July 15, 2022

Career advancement a sticking point as 'deskless' workers mull leaving their jobs

More than one-third of employee respondents told Boston Consulting Group they could be out of their current roles within the next six months.

By Ryan Golden • July 14, 2022

HR can capitalize on Great Resignation and recruit alumni, report says

More than 40% of workers may be open to hearing from their former employers, a survey found.

By Kate Tornone • July 14, 2022

Retention deficit: Upskilling gives tech workers a path forward

Salaries may be top priority in a tight tech labor market, but training gives valued staff a reason to stay. 

By Matt Ashare • July 14, 2022

'It's time we thrive': Report urges a model of DEI that centers Black women

Outside the workplace is where Black women thrive and experience lives full of meaning, community and joy, and they “deserve the same at work,” according to the report. “Everyone does.”

By Carla Bell • July 13, 2022

As summer continues, employers warm up to hybrid work

According to Robert Half, employer attitudes toward flexible work are increasingly sunny.

By Caroline Colvin • July 13, 2022