BLS: More than one-third of employers embraced telework due to the pandemic

Among those that increased telework, 60.2% expect it to be a permanent change, a Bureau of Labor Statistics survey showed.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 15, 2022

Levi's brand chief quits over activism against pandemic restrictions

Jen Sey wrote that she turned down $1 million in severance in order to speak out, saying the denim retailer is "trapped trying to please the mob."

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 15, 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

Construction training CEO urges industrywide changes to draw in new talent

Contractors must focus on more than just compensation in order to attract and retain workers, according to a new study.

By Mary Salmonsen • Feb. 15, 2022

White Castle brings cooking robot to 100 more restaurants

Miso has argued its robots aren't a substitute for restaurant labor, but the company also said in a filing it would save restaurants money on cooks' wages.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 15, 2022

Learning opportunities will cultivate a talented, motivated workforce

The competitive landscape of today’s tight labor market requires professional development, writes Mohan Lakhamraju, founder of Great Learning.

By Mohan Lakhamraju • Feb. 15, 2022

Report: Prejudice against trans employees can be mitigated by DEI efforts

With the right environment, cisgender employees can open up to trans allyship, a University of Bath study finds.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2022

Walmart, Amazon nix mask policies for vaccinated employees

Two giants of the industry have quickly responded to a steep drop in COVID-19 case counts. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Feb. 14, 2022

SHRM: COVID-19 hasn't killed office romance

Office relationships were a thorny issue for workplaces in the past, but the pandemic has added new dimensions.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 14, 2022

Learning access up year over year, Skillsoft says

Amid the Great Resignation, L&D has been touted as one of the great solutions to retention — but employers may still be behind in offering it.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 14, 2022

Engage your employees like a marketer

Companies can use proven marketing techniques to reach and recruit candidates, build the company brand during onboarding and create touch points to engage employees throughout their life cycle.

Feb. 14, 2022

HR pros bank on reskilling to ease talent pressures

According to Willis Towers Watson, HR efforts over the next three years will increasingly focus on attracting new talent, sharpening skills and DEI education.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 11, 2022

Construction mentor program head: 'We need to do a better job recruiting minorities and women'

ACE Mentor Program of America President Diana Eidenshink said 70% of the students it reaches identify as minorities.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 10, 2022

Will the Great Resignation lead to a corporate realization?

Don't expect the labor market to return to 2019 norms once mask and vaccine mandates are in the rearview mirror, writes the dean of George Mason University's School of Business.

By Maury Peiperl • Feb. 10, 2022

How one collective seeks to protect Black women at work

Dr. Angelica Geter strives to build systems and criteria that ensure Black women's psychological safety at work.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 10, 2022

Turnover higher for those who did not declare a binary gender in Warner Music Group report

The trend may signal a greater loss of nonbinary employees.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 9, 2022

Workforce questions set to dominate waste collection's evolution in 2022, with fleet tech still catching up

As 2022 begins, collection workers may have greater leverage on pay and benefits while employers face continuing high inflation.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 9, 2022

US House passes bill to make Pell grants available for retraining programs

The jobs crisis has been top of mind for employer-facing interest groups, particularly those with a voice at the federal level.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 9, 2022

Black tech workers see shorter tenures than their peers, report says

Barriers to advancement continue and morph beyond Black tech workers' early career years, according to Russell Reynolds Associates.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 8, 2022

Disability inclusion programs help warehouses hire overlooked talent

Retail and logistics companies are accelerating their commitments to workers with disabilities as a labor crunch hampers operations. 

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 8, 2022

Why one HR pro says stay interviews should be more than a last resort

"Retention is always a challenge, regardless of the labor market," Kate Grimaldi of Paylocity told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 7, 2022

Staffing overtakes financial challenges as top concern among hospital CEOs, survey finds

While earlier shortages were characterized by staff calling in sick and school closures, stress and burnout now are leading to rising turnover with many healthcare personnel at their breaking points.

By Hailey Mensik • Feb. 7, 2022

Office rent decline gives CFOs potential cost-saving opportunities

Since early in the pandemic, effective U.S. office rents have fallen 13.3% and office vacancies have risen to a nearly 20-year high, according to Cushman & Wakefield. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 4, 2022

Workers say they'll quit rather than navigate unfair internal hiring practices

Finding the "hidden skills" within an organization and encouraging internal moves may be key to weathering 2022's talent market.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 4, 2022

First-half hiring intentions up for 2022

The high demand has been exacerbated by a nationwide worker shortage, with companies often turning to compensation and benefits initiatives in response.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 4, 2022

One nonprofit's motive for a $70K minimum salary? Employee safety

"What's the incentive to stay, doing what it is that you love, if you could never make a living wage doing it?" asks Sean Goode of Choose 180.

By Carla Bell • Feb. 3, 2022