HR Dive

10/09/2024

CHRO turnover declined in the second quarter of 2024, with 39 global public company CHROs stepping down compared to 50 in the second quarter of 2023, according to leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds. (Emilie Shumway)

“This stability may indicate that organizations are opting to retain their CHROs to maintain continuity amid market volatility,” leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds said of its findings.

10/09/2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was hit with a barrage of public comments regarding its earned wage access rule proposal ahead of a deadline for that feedback.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked for public feedback on its earned wage access rule proposal and it got an earful.

10/09/2024

OPINION: Employers should be aware of their rights and obligations in these difficult situations and plan carefully, write Tamsin Kaplan and Michelle Cassorla of law firm Davis Malm.

Employers should be aware of their rights and obligations in these difficult situations and plan carefully, write Tamsin Kaplan and Michelle Cassorla of law firm Davis Malm.

10/09/2024

During a time when political discussions are common at work, nearly half of employees may have a strong desire for resources that can help them maintain psychological safety and productivity, according to a recent report from Randstad US.

Employers can facilitate open and respectful dialogue, as well as offer policies and resources to address employees’ concerns and needs, Randstad says.

10/09/2024

Most Americans don’t trust businesses to use AI responsibly, but transparency could help, a Gallup poll finds.

Most Americans don’t trust businesses to use AI responsibly, but transparency could help, a Gallup poll finds.

09/09/2024

Even more than the employees they oversee, leaders themselves are culprits of “fauxductivity” — faking work activity on the job, according to Workhuman’s 3Q Global Human Workplace Index survey.

The phenomenon could be a symptom of poor culture, creating a toxic cycle of performative productivity and productivity anxiety.

09/09/2024

Only 21% of those in the middle class in the U.S. feel very confident they will be able to fully retire or maintain a comfortable lifestyle when they do so, according to the results of a survey released Aug. 28 by nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and Transamerica Institute. (Ginger Christ)

Those surveyed said they faced competing financial priorities, including paying off debt and covering basic living expenses.

09/09/2024

The fast-growing discount grocer will raise its national average hourly pay for associates, with starting wages for store and warehouse roles being raised to $18 and $23 per hour, respectively.

The fast-growing discount grocer will raise its national average hourly pay for associates with starting wages for store and warehouse roles being raised to $18 and $23 per hour, respectively.

09/09/2024

While the labor market is experiencing little change, it doesn’t appear to be flatlining completely, economists say.

The latest Beige Book installment from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which dropped on Sept. 4, summarizes the current economic condition of the U.S. by federal reserve district and across the board. (caroline colvin)

The latest Beige Book from the U.S. Federal Reserve paints a nuanced picture of the labor market.

09/09/2024

Join HR Dive’s journalists on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as we speak to benefits and total rewards experts in a live virtual event about how to fine-tune your open enrollment strategy for the year ahead. Sign up for the free event here.

Each year, open enrollment serves as a spotlight for benefits teams tasked with building comprehensive packages that attract and retain talent while balancing budgetary demands. Open enrollment is a game of ex*****on – one that HR teams can’t afford to get wrong.

08/09/2024

The beer giant will no longer use a scoring system by the Human Rights Campaign or other similar rankings to set its diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

The beer giant will no longer use a scoring system by the Human Rights Campaign or other similar rankings to set its diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

08/09/2024

An aging population with heightened care needs and lagging labor trends will create a shortage of over 100,000 critical healthcare workers around the close of the decade, according to a recent study from consultancy Mercer.

Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from Mercer.

07/09/2024

Manufacturer AG Equipment Co. allegedly violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when it fired 10 workers for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine without considering their religious or medical exemption requests, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a lawsuit. (Emilie Shumway)

The shop foreman told workers there were “not going to be any exemptions” to its COVID-19 vaccine requirement, the agency said in a complaint.

07/09/2024

A jury heard sufficient evidence to find Walmart violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when it changed its scheduling policy and failed to accommodate an employee with Down syndrome who had difficulty adapting to her new hours, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held.

The jury found that Walmart violated the ADA by failing to assess whether the employee missed work due to her disability and whether it could accommodate her with a schedule change.

06/09/2024

One of the biggest obstacles to expanding artificial intelligence use in business is the tricky balance between incorporating AI tools and “achieving productive coexistence” with human talent, according to an Aug. 28 report from CompTIA, a tech industry nonprofit.

Businesses are investing in AI-enhanced HR systems, as well as upskilling employees on AI-related subjects, according to CompTIA.

06/09/2024

Here’s a roundup of eye-catching numbers, from the percentage of workers uncomfortable providing feedback to HR to the growing Hispanic labor force. (Ginger Christ)

Here’s a roundup of eye-catching numbers, from the percentage of workers uncomfortable providing feedback to HR to the growing Hispanic labor force.

06/09/2024

Total nonfarm payroll increased by 142,000 in August and the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.2%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, signaling a continued flattening of the job market. (Kathryn Moody)

The “great waiting game” continues for both employees and employers, one ManpowerGroup executive said.

06/09/2024

While leader urgency around AI has sharply increased, more than 2 out of 3 workers have never used AI at work, according to data released by Slack’s Workforce Lab Sept. 4. The answer to encouraging AI use, however, may lie in understanding the five “AI personas,” Slack said, or the different ways workers may approach AI use. (Kathryn Moody)

“People are not experiencing AI in the same way,” Christina Janzer, SVP of research and analytics at Slack, said — and that can inform how employers approach it.

06/09/2024

National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic and Latino history and culture and runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

By 2030, Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that Hispanics will account for 21.2% of the labor force, which comes to one out of every five workers. The bureau also projects that Hispanic workers will account for 78% of net new workers between 2020 and 2030.

“We can say what we want about DEI, but you can’t change the reality,” one Latina business expert said.

05/09/2024

Republican lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Charlotte Burrows last week questioning the EEOC’s management of public funds in the wake of a scrapped plan to furlough its workforce for one day. (Ryan Golden)

The now-canceled plan to make up for a budget shortfall signals “significant mismanagement,” Reps. Foxx and Kiley said in an Aug. 26 letter.

05/09/2024

A 24-year employee of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges the agency tasked with preventing workplace discrimination discriminated against her on the basis of her gender (female), race (Asian) and national origin (Indian) in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, according to a lawsuit. (Ginger Christ)

The employee, an enforcement manager, said the agency perpetrated gender, race and national origin discrimination when it passed her over for a promotion, according to a lawsuit.

05/09/2024

Employers are just weeks away from closing the book on 2024’s open enrollment season for the 2025 plan year. What lessons have they learned at this stage, and did their rollouts live up to expectations?

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05/09/2024

In their latest Employee Experience column, Reporter Caroline Colvin breaks down some of the neologisms that have been buzzing around our brains for the last few years.

From quiet quitting, to the great resignation to hush trips, here is a nonexhaustive guide to the pandemic-era labor buzzwords that have become commonplace since lockdown.

Here are some of the neologisms that have been buzzing around our brains for the last few years.

05/09/2024

As budget constraints restrict hiring, reskilling workers might be a key way to manage costs and fill jobs, according to the results of an Express Employment Professionals and Harris Poll survey released Aug. 28. (Kathryn Moody)

Reskilling current employees is a much more predictable model than the hit-or-miss tactic of recruiting for experience, one leader said.

05/09/2024

A disconnect exists between what HR teams prioritize and what employees believe is important for engagement, which can vary by generation, geography, identity and parental status, according to a Sept. 3 report from SurveyMonkey.

Human resources teams are only as effective as their ability to collect authentic feedback, the firm said.

04/09/2024

Heather Neary, who joined Taco John's earlier this year as president and CEO, is developing a culture of communication as the restaurant grows beyond its Midwestern roots.

Heather Neary, who joined the chain earlier this year, is developing a culture of communication as the restaurant grows beyond its Midwestern roots.

04/09/2024

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will accept public comments through Dec. 30 on its proposed rule issuing a heat injury and illness prevention standard for both outdoor and indoor workplaces, according to a Thursday filing in The Federal Register. (Ryan Golden)

The agency’s proposed rule would require employers to develop heat injury and illness prevention plans, among other actions.

04/09/2024

The National Labor Relations Board has named David Gaston the agency’s first chief artificial intelligence officer, according to a Thursday announcement.

The creation of the role is tied to President Joe Biden’s October executive order requiring all federal agencies to name someone to oversee AI. (Ginger Christ)

The creation of the role is tied to President Joe Biden’s October executive order requiring all federal agencies to name someone to oversee AI.

04/09/2024

When it comes to the interview process, there is no secret sauce. While some companies take just days to hire a new employee, others can take more than a month, according to research by Career.io, a career services platform. (Ginger Christ)

Getting hired at the FBI can take more than a month, according to new research.