Bezos company Blue Origin charged with 'toxic' work environment in open letter

One company directive stated that burnout was "part of their labor strategy," according to the letter.

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 4, 2021

Remote work is enabling a Silicon Valley exodus

How has the tech industry's widespread embrace of working from home affected its capital?

By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 4, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Chili's parent company to boost hourly employee pay to $18 by 2023

Brinker International also plans to raise Chili's general manager pay from $87,000 to $100,000 by 2025, a move that's part of the restaurant group's overall strategy to improve staffing. 

By Julie Littman • Oct. 4, 2021

Indeed: Job searches decline, but back-to-school season could reverse the trend

The company's findings may indicate a cool down for the "great resignation."

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2021

Amazon allows reinstatement of workers, applicants dismissed for marijuana use

The announcement followed news that the company would "no longer include marijuana in [its] comprehensive drug screening program."

By Katie Clarey • Oct. 1, 2021

Report: Apple gives store employees bonuses up to $1K

The company faces criticism of its working conditions from a group of employees, including some retail workers.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2021

Why it may be time for a more compassionate bereavement policy

A viral LinkedIn post drew attention to the failures of the standard, three-day leave offered for bereavement.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 29, 2021

Payscale: Most employers lack a pay strategy for remote workers

The majority of survey respondents said they don't plan to dock pay for those who work from home.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 29, 2021

Who will win the remote work game of chicken?

Employees seem to "have the upper hand" for now, sources told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 29, 2021

Leverage the moment: 3 ways HR can hire for diversity

During an MIT Sloan DEI summit, lecturer Malia Lazu discussed how HR pros can move from intention to impact.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2021

Walmart employees with disabilities, Latinx workers take center stage in DEI report

The employer's top DEI exec told HR Dive he is proud of "our unwavering dedication to representation at every level."

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2021

Despite talent shortage, US remains hungry for hiring

ManpowerGroup's 2021 employment outlook survey shows that U.S. companies may face a talent shortage above the global average. 

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 28, 2021

Target announces plans to hire 100K seasonal workers

The retailer is planning to make fewer hires this holiday season but is offering existing staff an additional 5 million hours and more flexibility.

By Maria Monteros • Sept. 28, 2021

Is climate change a worker safety issue?

The question hit home for employers as the remnants of Hurricane Ida slammed cities in the Northeast, shutting down transit lines and flooding highways.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 27, 2021

Fortune 500 company job postings are clunky, audit finds

An audit by applicant tracking system Jobvite shows how Fortune 500 companies are failing potential hires.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 24, 2021

How to minimize bias training backlash

"Nobody is interested in coming to a party they think is being thrown for someone else," one speaker said during SHRM21.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 24, 2021

Ikea operator nixes salary history requests

In removing salary history requests from its hiring process, Ingka Group joins a growing movement for pay equity.

By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 23, 2021

Vaccine mandate adds another wrinkle to warehouse, distribution hiring crunch

The looming rule for large employers comes at a time when it's "almost impossible to find workers," said one supply chain consultant.

By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021

Coalition launches ballot initiative to end the tipped minimum wage in DC

One Fair Wage said pandemic-induced labor pressure is increasing support to end the tip credit in the nation's capital.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Sept. 22, 2021

Activision Blizzard confirms it's under SEC, EEOC investigation

The federal inquiries into the company's work environment follow a legal challenge filed in July by California regulators.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2021

How HR leaders can get more value from their talent data

Averages become, in fact, the enemy of good decision-making, Gartner's Molly Tipps writes.

By Molly Tipps • Sept. 17, 2021

On vaccine mandate exemptions, EEOC officials dodge specifics

SHRM21 attendees also asked about the impact of fraudulent charges, ADA abuse and inequity in vaccination rates, at times drawing applause.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2021

Amazon pushes average hourly pay above $18 to lure 125K new employees

Some retailers are beefing up their workforces beyond holiday seasonal hiring, as employment in the sector has yet to reach pre-pandemic levels.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 16, 2021

Court: Trucking company's strength test had a 'discriminatory impact' on women

Employers aren't forbidden from using physical abilities tests, but they must be able to prove they are job-related, EEOC personnel said.

By Katie Clarey • Sept. 16, 2021

TikTok resumes may be a bust, study says

Tallo asked Gen Zers about their feelings on video resumes. Respondents were less than thrilled.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 15, 2021