4 upskilling programs to take employees to the next level

When companies invest in employee development, everyone wins. 

By Kaye Aliyah Curtis • Jan. 28, 2022

PwC: C-suite sees war for talent topping risks in 'expensive' 2022

Fewer than 50% of executives said they had implemented and will keep plans to offer hybrid work options, among other benefits.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 27, 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

Women-led colleges have better pay equity but are less common

Two new reports illustrate the extent to which gender inequities persist in the upper ranks of college administration.

By Natalie Schwartz • Jan. 27, 2022

Workers want training, development, but few say their employers provide it

Desire for training and career advancement presents an opportunity for employers, but commitments alone will not necessarily translate to a motivated workforce.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2022

McDonald's tries to nix racial audit from 2022 proxy

Shareholders' audit proposal comes after the chain recently launched several initiatives aimed at improving diversity within the company.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 26, 2022

Bad managers are pushing out key talent, report says

What really makes a good manager? A Workhuman exec shares thoughts with HR Dive.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 26, 2022

Meet DEI goals with inclusive language, not subjective qualifiers

Have you ever asked yourself what "excellent written and verbal communications skills" actually means?

By Sheri Byrne-Haber • Jan. 26, 2022

New job listings for executive roles increased 35% in 2021, GlobalData says

Talent demand has exploded during the past 12 months, and several sources indicate the C-suite is no exception to the trend.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 26, 2022

Upskilling employees may be key to retention

Young adult talent developers can create connections between jobs with related skills and competencies to support growth along a career pathway, according to a report by Jobs for the Future and Taco Bell Foundation.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 25, 2022

2022 may be 'watershed moment' for company culture, LinkedIn says

Employers may need to get creative to adapt to the new world of work.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 25, 2022

Workers without degrees take 30 years to catch up to peers' starting wages, nonprofit says

During past talent shortages, learning and development teams played a big part in many organizations' efforts to find middle-skill talent.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 25, 2022

Social gaffes can make or break your work relationships

Most social gaffes fall closer to the less egregious end of the spectrum, but that doesn't mean they can be ignored, writes one workplace expert.

By Heather Vough • Jan. 24, 2022

A newly launched job board targets an unusual talent pool: Whistleblowers

Lioness brings a new offering to the recruiting landscape. Part investigation. Part first-person narrative. Fully bombshell.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 24, 2022

Manufacturing group backs workforce vaccination for industry hard-hit by COVID-19

The U.S. Supreme Court recently blocked a nationwide workforce vaccine mandate, but such efforts remain an important defense for employers, the National Association of Manufacturers said.

By Kate Tornone • Jan. 21, 2022

Local chamber of commerce leaders report hiring woes nationwide

Retention may prove equally as challenging as recruiting.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 21, 2022

Mental health, DEI and pay: 2022 hiring trends center employee experience

To get talent from application to onboarding, HR teams will need to bring their A-game in these areas.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 21, 2022

CFPB weighs in on earned wage access

Some of the biggest companies offering the increasingly popular services include San Jose, California-based Payactiv, New York-based DailyPay and Oakland, California-based Even.

By Lynne Marek • Jan. 20, 2022

How to know if you have a toxic culture — and how to fix it

Compensation issues may get more attention, but toxic culture is the single biggest culprit behind the Great Resignation, a recent analysis found.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 20, 2022

Hybrid Health: Are young people missing out with remote work?

An article framing remote work as a possible career misstep set Twitter ablaze with snark. As is wont to happen on Twitter.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 20, 2022

CMS extends COVID-19 vaccine deadline for health workers in 24 states

New guidance from CMS sets different vaccine deadlines for healthcare workers in half the country, which could create confusion. Further complicating compliance is Texas' current shield from any deadline.

By Samantha Liss • Jan. 20, 2022

Starbucks scraps vaccine, testing requirements for US employees

The coffee chain is still encouraging workers to get inoculated and has increased precautions, including new quarantine measures.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Jan. 20, 2022

Liberty Mutual ERGs aim to advance the interests of underrepresented employees

The company has seven ERGs in the U.S., made up of more than 9,000 employees. 

By Carla Bell • Jan. 19, 2022

Planned 2022 salary increases not enough to retain talent, comp pros say

Inflation could dent the impact of pay increases. But workers may value other workplace changes just as much, if not more.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 19, 2022

Automation beckons retailers as labor challenges endure

Technologies like self-checkout and ordering kiosks are offering relief to grocers unable to hire enough workers to handle essential functions.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 19, 2022

Companies ignoring employee demands will falter: Fink

A tight labor market has strengthened workers' clout, compelling corporate leaders to increase pay and benefits or risk underperformance, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 18, 2022