Cost per job posting spiked in 2021 as worker scarcity worsened

It's a sign of "one of the most challenging years for recruiters in recent history," according to job ad software firm Appcast.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 28, 2022

Putting screening questions to work for you

How using the right questions at the right time will significantly improve your hiring process.

Feb. 28, 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

Starbucks Workers United wins first store election outside of Buffalo

With more than 100 stores organizing amid national political momentum, Starbucks Workers United's movement continues to grow as a location in Mesa, Arizona, votes yes. 

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Feb. 25, 2022

RAND: Most unemployed men in their 30s have been arrested, signaling need for new hiring protocols

Criminal history stigma poses a tangible barrier to participating in the workforce, the RAND Corporation confirmed.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 24, 2022

Construction faces over half-a-million-worker shortage

The industry needs 650,000 additional workers in 2022 on top of its current trajectory, according to a model by Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 23, 2022

How Schneider Electric’s returnship aims to support women at work

The mid-career internship, along with caregiver benefits, is a part of the employer's retention strategy. 

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 23, 2022

After the #MeToo bill, is the future of mandatory arbitration in question?

Congress recently passed a law banning mandatory arbitration in cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment, rendering the future of the controversial practice unclear.

By Emilie Shumway • Feb. 22, 2022

'Something's gone awry': Slack went down and Twitter's reaction spoke volumes about work

From an HR perspective, the tweets may be troubling.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 22, 2022

IBM exec referred to older workers as 'dinobabies,' suit says

A court filing in an age discrimination suit revealed "incriminating animus" against older workers, the suit argues.

By Katie Clarey • Feb. 18, 2022

Learning is a bridge to employee well-being

Now, more than ever, there is a business imperative to invest in employee-centered learning tools and practices, writes Vu Tran of Go1.

By Vu Tran • Feb. 18, 2022

5 quick tips to diversify a sales team

A VP of global inclusion offers steps HR pros can take to dismantle the old boys club in sales.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 18, 2022

How to level up candidate experience during the Great Resignation

The hiring process is not only an opportunity for employers to select future employees; it's also a chance for candidates to select their future employer as well, writes TaskUs Chief People Officer Rajnish Sinha.

By Rajnish Sinha • Feb. 17, 2022

Workers split over what kinds of flexibility help work-related stress

Qualtrics' findings may have particular significance given that many employers have turned to flexibility in the hopes that it may address mental health issues.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 17, 2022

Gen Z feels stifled from lack of on-site work, report says

But even before the onset of the omicron variant, remote workers have protested returning to the office.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 16, 2022

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

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