HR Management
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Offering housing assistance is more than a benefit, employers say
Housing assistance programs not only help strengthen the community around the workplace, but can also serve as an attraction and retention tool.
By Ginger Christ • April 25, 2024 -
The data on climate change’s link to employee deaths, injuries
Exposure to extreme heat, ultraviolet radiation and air pollution poses a serious threat to workers globally, the International Labour Organization said.
By Ryan Golden • April 22, 2024 -
Trendline
A deep dive into the future of work
With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.
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Nike completes phase 2 of layoffs, cutting nearly 750 employees in total
Nike execs said they’re seeking to “right-size” their organization as they turn to other interests and business strategies.
By Cara Salpini • April 22, 2024 -
4 tips for second-chance hiring
Employing inclusive HR practices and working with community partners can help businesses looking to hire formerly incarcerated individuals, experts said.
By Ginger Christ • April 17, 2024 -
Column
3 kids’ books HR pros can read to visitors on Take Your Child to Work Day
Need to explain human resources to some pint-sized visitors next week? HR Dive has you covered.
By Kate Tornone • April 12, 2024 -
Advocates call for age discrimination exemption for mandatory arbitration
If arbitration is easier, faster and cheaper, “why is it forced?” U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin asked.
By Ginger Christ • April 11, 2024 -
Opinion // Election 2024
Address workplace political disputes proactively to mitigate risk
It’s unrealistic to expect employees to stop political chatter altogether, writes a Gunster attorney. But HR can craft policies and train supervisors to prevent problems.
By Holly Goodman • April 9, 2024 -
Q&A // 5 minutes with
5 minutes with the Walmart US chief people officer
Judy Werthauser opens up about the art of leadership — and her love of Pitbull.
By Ginger Christ • April 9, 2024 -
Professional caregivers experience ‘shockingly low bar’ in onboarding quality, survey finds
Onboarding strategies continue to have an important role in engagement, particularly at a time when employees’ perceived job security is in flux.
By Ryan Golden • April 4, 2024 -
Q&A // 5 minutes with
5 minutes with Thrivent’s chief human resources officer
In her years in the industry, Kelly Baker has seen talent management come center stage.
By Ginger Christ • April 4, 2024 -
Office redesigns seek to bridge home, office disconnects: Cisco
While a majority of employees and employers want better technology and infrastructure to accommodate new hybrid work behaviors, many organizations are not offering practical supports, a report says.
By Joe Burns • April 2, 2024 -
What employers need to know about union organizing in 2024
The game has completely changed in the wake of the Cemex decision, attorneys from Cozen O’Connor said in a March 21 webinar.
By Emilie Shumway • March 28, 2024 -
White men targeted by harassment more likely to report race and gender bias, survey finds
HR industry observers have long noted the importance of male allies in curbing harmful workplace behavior.
By Ryan Golden • March 27, 2024 -
Want happier employees? Create a community, business scholars say
Pay is great, but simple measures like showing kindness and recognizing workers go a long way, too, speakers said at a recent Academy of Management event.
By Ryan Golden • March 21, 2024 -
Employees cite lack of productivity, high commuting costs as return-to-office barriers
While 73% of respondents reported that they feel more connected to their company when they are in the office with their colleagues, 76% said a lack of equipment limits their productivity.
By Joe Burns • March 20, 2024 -
Meetings are the No. 1 barrier to productivity, workers say
Too few workplaces have taken necessary steps to address the problem of excessive, ineffective meetings, according to Atlassian.
By Emilie Shumway • March 19, 2024 -
In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say
Ultimately, “right to disconnect” laws are about company culture, said Alan King, president and CEO of Workplace Options.
By Ginger Christ • March 18, 2024 -
Sponsored by Wonolo
4 things to look for in a digital staffing solution you can trust
For businesses that are eager to optimize their process of finding workers (or curious about how), there are four things to look for in choosing a trustworthy solution.
March 18, 2024 -
Workplace redesign could help with return to office, VergeSense says
Employees claim there’s not enough productive space even though office utilization remains below pre-pandemic levels, the firm says.
By S.L. Fuller • March 15, 2024 -
EEOC hired more investigators, filed 50% more lawsuits in FY 2023
The agency recovered a record $665 million for more than 22,000 workers.
By Ginger Christ • March 13, 2024 -
More than a third of US small business workers say they don’t trust their company’s HR department
Workers at small companies expressed concerns about professionalism and a toxic environment, a recent survey found.
By Carolyn Crist • March 13, 2024 -
3 ways recruiters can set themselves apart from scam artists
With scammers getting more sophisticated, HR pros still have a few ways to distinguish themselves as legitimate.
By Emilie Shumway • March 6, 2024 -
Column // Happy Hour
Closing the door on sharing rooms — or beds — during work travel
A corporate trainer says the savings are not worth the potential liability for the company.
By Ginger Christ • March 5, 2024 -
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers strike on Valentine’s Day over low wages, safety
Workers said they are mistreated by app companies, while those companies said they have taken steps to improve conditions.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Share your insight in our 2024 Identity of HR Survey
HR Dive would like your input on the state of the profession and your priorities for the future.
By HR Dive staff • Feb. 14, 2024