7 trends likely to shape HR in 2022

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the continued relevance of COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace for the long term.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 18, 2022

Kohl's is latest retailer to offer workers debt-free degree

Retailers have pulled out the stops to both attract and retain talent in a market that's especially rough for the sector.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 18, 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

5 tech workforce trends for 2022

Shifting job descriptions, hybrid work strategies and worker mobility will shape tech labor dynamics in 2022.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 18, 2022

Employers must prioritize equity to thrive in 2022, sources say

Competitive employers will do much more than just backfill head count, sources say.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 14, 2022

6-figure jobs increasingly move to remote status during pandemic

The growth of remote jobs may demonstrate the pull in-demand talent has in the current labor market.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 13, 2022

Survey: Tech recruiters are ready to dump CVs, academic requirements

In a tight market, tech recruiters are increasingly pursuing nontraditional candidates for developer roles.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 12, 2022

Holiday hiring in retail dropped 7%

New analysis from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows seasonal jobs fell to their lowest levels since 2016 as COVID-19 surged once again. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 12, 2022

3 industry stakeholders on the pros and cons of 'culture fit'

The industry terms "company culture" and "culture fit" can be confusing and sometimes loaded and should prompt deeper questions.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 12, 2022

Microlearning is the future, expert says

Think small when it comes to 2022 learning trends, Kay Green of Edesign Consulting says.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 11, 2022

Second Starbucks store wins union election after NLRB sustains ballot challenges

The union victory at the Genesee Street store in Cheektowaga, New York, adds momentum to a campaign that has spread to 17 stores in 10 states, but the coffee chain may appeal the decision.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 11, 2022

Healthcare roles dominate U.S. News 2022 list of best jobs

Information security analyst took the top spot in the annual list, followed by nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical and health services manager and software developer.

By Hailey Mensik • Jan. 11, 2022

Is it time for the 4-day workweek?

Execs at two companies that adopted the policy say employees are happier and things run more efficiently now.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 11, 2022

Virtual job fairs continue to help employers cast a wider net

The traditional process of vying for recruiter attention may hold marginalized talent back.  

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 11, 2022

A case for embracing optimism in 2022

Events of the past few years have afforded HR a unique opportunity, Yvette Cameron of Oracle writes.

By Yvette Cameron • Jan. 10, 2022

4 ways HR leaders can reimagine the Great Resignation as an opportunity

Companies that focus on skills over titles may gain the upper hand, write Jonathan Pearce and Michael Griffiths of Deloitte.

By Jonathan Pearce and Michael Griffiths • Jan. 10, 2022

Unions petition to keep OSHA pandemic protections for health workers in place

"The grave danger that led to issuance of the emergency temporary standard not only remains, but has dramatically increased with the omicron variant and current surge in infections and hospitalizations," National Nurses United said.

By Hailey Mensik • Jan. 6, 2022

BLS documents record number of quits in November

The soaring quit rate is indication that the Great Resignation has yet to slow.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 6, 2022

Survey: Flexibility top of mind as quit rates soar

Still, some observers — including those who claim to have foreseen the attrition trend — believe employers need to avoid a simplistic view of flexibility.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 5, 2022

Create engagement around company mission, and employees may stay for the long run

There are several strategies that can put a business and its workforce at the service of a greater purpose.

By Leeatt Rothschild • Jan. 5, 2022

4 tips to involve White men as allies in D&I efforts

Race and gender privilege make White men's voices resonate — even among the LGBTQ community and within disability rights advocacy, one expert explained.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 5, 2022

Report: Think outside the HR function to improve employee experience

Employers often miss opportunities to deliver an exceptional employee experience, according to Eagle Hill Consulting.

By Carla Bell • Jan. 4, 2022

HR must boldly innovate on talent functions to drive out bias

The profession must be unafraid of transforming core practices to build an equitable world, writes Sahana Mukherjee, a global HR leader.

By Sahana Mukherjee • Jan. 4, 2022

The competition for global talent means paid leave is a non-negotiable

Employers that overlook cultural norms could be in for a lengthy recruitment process, writes Alannah Horne, global HR manager at Boundless.

By Alannah Clarke-Horne • Jan. 4, 2022

Starbucks union drive spreads after win in Buffalo

Workers in Boston; Chicago; Seattle; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Louisville, Colorado, have recently petitioned for union elections.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Jan. 4, 2022

Applying proven marketing techniques to solve HR challenges. Challenge No. 1: Recruiting

As companies look to attract more candidates, adding marketing approaches to current recruiting tactics can help extend their recruiting reach.

Jan. 3, 2022