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Want to be an effective mentor in 2021? Talk about mental health

Replicating the camaraderie of the office and checking in on burnout are also key to being an effective mentor in mentally taxing times.

Will employers see resignation spikes this summer?

As summer heats up and the job market stabilizes due in part to widespread vaccination in the U.S., employers are grappling with a worker's market.

4th Cir.: Sex stereotyping can occur in same-sex workplace

However, the court affirmed the district court's decision to grant summary judgment on the employee's retaliation claim.

Q&A

How Allbirds' CPO leads with empathy after a turbulent year

Addressing topics such as well-being requires a balance on the part of HR departments and managers, Laila Tarraf told HR Dive in an interview.

Employers shouldn't expect a seamless transition to hybrid work

One researcher warns that successful hybrid work arrangements will require immense forethought and coordination.

Gap rolling out $300 bonuses to frontline employees

The announcement follows decisions by other retailers to similarly offer bonuses and incentives to in-store and frontline workers in the past year.

Opinion

COVID-19 pandemic reveals challenges involving ADA accommodations

Though great strides have been made within the past year to address discrepancies introduced by the coronavirus, there is still much work to be done, write Daria Weedo and Katherine S. Catlos.

Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers

The move coincides with the rollout of [email protected], a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.

Voluntary benefits on the rise, Willis Towers Watson finds

Identity theft, hospital indemnity and pet insurance are among the fastest growing of these benefits.

3 coronavirus vaccine policy questions for employers following EEOC's update

One potentially tricky aspect could involve the intersection of the ADA and CDC guidance on mask use for vaccinated individuals, attorneys told HR Dive.

Recruiting woes continue despite 'elevated' unemployment

The causes of the current labor shortage have been debated across the ideological spectrum.

Restaurant advocacy groups want to overturn NYC laws restricting fast food firings

The Restaurant Law Center and the New York State Restaurant Association claim that barring fast food chains from firing staff or cutting hours by more than 15% violates an employer's state and federal constitutional rights.

What the Biden admin's activity means for comp and ben pros

From the president's call for federal paid family and medical leave to the DOL's withdrawal of several Trump-era provisions, changes have been swift.

Training investment kept up even during pandemic, study says

The events of 2020 put a spotlight on skill development as the talent market saw sharp upheaval during the initial months of the pandemic.

Q&A

Liberty Mutual's VP of DEI Strategy on allyship in the workplace

Allyship is a key part of the insurer's multiyear DEI plan, which includes a strong focus on equity throughout the organization.

Ryder and Kimco settle EEOC lawsuit for $2M

The two companies also agreed to provide major injunctive relief.

IBM: Anti-Asian hate creates 'uncomfortably challenging' workplaces

The study follows previous research into the pandemic's role in increasing reports of ethnic and racial discrimination.

Glassdoor: LGBTQ employees less satisfied than straight, cisgender coworkers

Additional data from LinkedIn and the Human Rights Campaign show that many workplaces still uphold a culture of anti-LGBTQ bias.

Fewer employers considering vaccine mandates, survey reveals

Many said they were encouraging workers to sign up for their shots instead.

Tech workers still concerned with industry's lack of diversity

A stronger emphasis on tangible diversity, equity and inclusion efforts can boost innovation and make a company more attractive to job seekers.

TikTok recruiting tool rumors draw mixed reactions

Younger workers may not enjoy seeing recruiters encroach on social media, but that doesn't mean employers should be invisible, sources told HR Dive.

5 ways employers can attract and retain women post-pandemic

ADP's [email protected] 2021 summit dove into the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work — and what women are looking for now.

Opinion

5 steps to incorporate comprehensive skills training into cloud initiatives

As the cloud rises in importance in organizations of all kinds, finding — and developing — talent will be key, an AWS exec writes.

Coach claims Notre Dame dismissed her for flagging sexism

The plaintiff said the head coach was "openly patronizing" of her plan to take a few weeks off for maternity leave.

EEOC greenlights coronavirus vaccine requirements, incentives — with some limits

The long-awaited document may answer some of the questions employers have long had regarding the vaccine, but other areas may be less certain.

UPDATED: May 28, 2021 at 3:54 p.m.