Pandemic changed many womens' career mindsets, Gartner says

The trend may influence how employers approach subjects such as flexibility, management styles and purpose.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2022

7 years, 1% increase: Black representation in tech barely improving

Despite efforts from tech firms, data shows improvement has been slow in terms of the racial composition of the workforce.

By Roberto Torres • March 30, 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

Young and entry-level employees are not OK

Their workplace needs to feel inclusive, oriented around employees' growth and development, and rich with flexibility, connectivity, and a sense of unity, write Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel of Vitality Group.

By Tanya Little and Matthew Daniel • March 29, 2022

An 'undercover CEO' could fix a broken application process

Instead of endless worry about the market or talent shortages, evaluate hiring from the perspective of candidate experience, one CEO writes.

By Chris Bakke • March 29, 2022

Flexibility is key to fostering the creative workflow

Employers need to think outside the 9-to-5 to help workers take full advantage when inspiration strikes, writes Mark Brim of Vitamin T.

By Mark Brim • March 28, 2022

Disney weighs in on 'Don't Say Gay' bill as employees walk out

While the employer's original response proved slow compared to other businesses, Disney's latest statement came right after the bill was signed by Governor DeSantis. 

By Emilie Shumway • Updated March 28, 2022

Employers increasingly tie recruiter pay to candidate experience

Establishing benchmarks can be an uphill battle for employers, but the concept of accountability can be key to improvement, said Talent Board's Kevin Grossman.

By Ryan Golden • March 28, 2022

How talent optimization strengthens HR's seat at the executive table

Work as we knew it is gone. People-centered leadership can ease the transition into a new work normal.

March 28, 2022

AHA wants healthcare workers protected like airline staff amid rising workplace violence

No federal laws protect healthcare workers from violence on the job like they do flight crews. AHA wants the DOJ to support legislation that would make violence against healthcare workers a federal offense.

By Hailey Mensik • March 25, 2022

How to make sure a tuition benefit program is working

Employers must be transparent about tuition benefit programs and make their expectations clear, writes Jay Titus of the University of Phoenix.

By Jay Titus • March 24, 2022

March Madness: How basketball can be a slam dunk for employee engagement

Worker retention can get an assist from sports talk, experts say.

By Caroline Colvin • March 24, 2022

Employees say they want to keep their current work arrangements

The conflict over hybrid and remote working arrangements has reignited as employers mull final return to office plans.

By Kathryn Moody • March 24, 2022

Report: Google employees increasingly dissatisfied with pay, return-to-office plans

Recent reporting has focused on the tech giant's cultural issues, but one source told HR Dive autonomy may be Google employees' biggest ask.

By Ryan Golden • March 23, 2022

Payments firms battle for talent

Hiring and retention are a top challenge for payments companies right now. Here’s what they’re doing to stand out from the crowd and win talent.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 23, 2022

Employers want data literacy — but aren't training for it

A lack of data literacy may be slowing productivity, previous reports have shown.

By Kathryn Moody • March 23, 2022

An inclusive society requires inclusive workplaces

The stakes of workplace DEI go well beyond economic costs.

By Jackye Clayton • March 22, 2022

Onboarding, L&D keys to worker engagement

Losing a team member at that six-month mark is a failure, writes Brad Goldoor, chief employee experience officer and co-founder at Phenom.

By Brad Goldoor • March 22, 2022

Career anxiety top of mind for women, Gen Zers

Upskilling continues to be a solution for empowering people, studies have found.

By Caroline Colvin • March 21, 2022

HR managers say upward trend of L&D budgets likely to continue through 2022

It is perhaps a different place compared to where L&D professionals may have envisioned themselves during the initial phase of the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • March 21, 2022

Women mayors at SXSW address ongoing sexism in city politics

The mayors of Phoenix and Fort Worth, Texas, recounted the hurdles they have faced because of their gender during a panel at the conference in Austin, Texas.

By Danielle McLean • March 18, 2022

Managers say the return to the office puts them in a difficult spot

As hybrid work becomes the new normal for some, managers may need additional support to keep up.

By Kathryn Moody • March 18, 2022

US workers move full steam ahead on remote-first relocation

Despite some HR departments' insistence on in-office work, a survey found remote work relocation has only just begun. 

By Caroline Colvin • March 18, 2022

US Chamber calls for modernization of 'broken immigration system'

In 2020, Canada displaced the U.S. as the preferred region for workers to immigrate due in part to "the adoption of more nationalistic policies" in the U.S., a prior report said.

By Kathryn Moody • March 16, 2022

JetBlue career development aims high, encourages workers to spread their wings

This year, JetBlue expanded its L&D programs to employees' family members.

By Caroline Colvin • March 15, 2022

Women executives tick up to 18%, avoid pandemic backslide

"We are still far from where we should be, and some of our findings continue to be shocking," said Diana Van Maasdijk, CEO at Equileap. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 15, 2022