Deep Dive: Page 5
Industry insights from our journalists
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As workforces spread out, compliance risks expand, attorneys say
Potential issues for remote work range from local wage and hour laws and leave ordinances to notice posting requirements.
Ryan Golden • Jan. 25, 2021 -
COVID-19 vaccine, deferred care are top comp, benefits concerns for 2021
The past year's turbulence is likely to disrupt compensation and benefits in several ways.
Ryan Golden • Jan. 14, 2021 -
Workplace D&I in 2021 will keep external community in mind
There may be more coordination between DEI practitioners and corporate social responsibility teams, according to industry experts.
Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 13, 2021 -
HR, IT will spend 2021 cleaning up last year’s breakneck digital shift
Coming face to face with technology limitations last year starkly clarified priorities for 2021 and beyond, experts said.
Kathryn Moody • Jan. 12, 2021 -
2021 will accelerate learning trends driven by the pandemic
After the tumult of 2020, all doubts over the need for L&D disappeared. "The seat L&D has at the table isn't going anywhere," one source told HR Dive.
Pamela DeLoatch • Jan. 12, 2021 -
2021 may signal a new recruiting era
The employer-employee relationship has evolved dramatically over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what that means for recruiting.
Aman Kidwai • Jan. 12, 2021 -
5 questions to ask before adopting a coronavirus vaccine policy
Vaccines are still one arrow in an employer's COVID-19 quiver, an attorney told HR Dive. Incentives and education may also be preferable to mandates.
Ryan Golden • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Will remote workers who move be paid less? Not necessarily, employers say
Though cutting pay for those who relocate outside popular talent hubs may be employers' "gut reaction," there's more to consider, one source told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2020 -
How pay bands can improve retention, drive engagement
While not necessary, such structures can help employers track pay equity and enhance the employee journey.
Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 3, 2020 -
Trump's diversity training restrictions muddle compliance
Companies not directly affected by the order shouldn't be dissuaded in continuing diversity initiatives, an attorney told HR Dive.
Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 2, 2020 -
OSHA comes under fire for 'paltry' fines and lax guidance to meat plants
While critics call the citations "less than a slap on the wrist," companies including Smithfield and JBS denounced the fines, saying they followed the agency's recommendations for the pandemic once they were available.
Lillianna Byington • Nov. 25, 2020 -
4 tips for expressing gratitude this holiday season — without a party
This year's celebrations may look different, but employers shouldn't abandon gestures altogether, culture experts say.
Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Biden labor policy likely to feature stronger enforcement, COVID-19 action
The incoming administration is expected to take a different approach to policy and enforcement, especially with respect to immigration and organized labor.
Aman Kidwai • Nov. 11, 2020 -
How disability ERGs support inclusion during unprecedented times
Leaders at PwC, TIAA and Kaiser Permanente discuss actions taken by their employee resource groups focused on disability inclusion.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 21, 2020 -
Vice Media's CPO brings a background reflecting a 'rich tapestry of diversity'
"Our jobs are to look inward … and sit in the discomfort that comes from trying to understand your role," Daisy Auger-Domínguez said.
Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Are microcredentials the future of talent development?
While some believe non-traditional credentials can replace higher education, many providers are partnering with universities.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Manufacturers keep the lines running with drive-thru job fairs
A hybrid approach to hiring may help employers access more applicants than a virtual-only strategy.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 7, 2020 -
Trump immigration policies a source of frustration for employers
Employers' demand for international talent is more than what the government is accommodating, according to data from BLS and USCIS.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 2, 2020 -
Fitness benefits moved online during COVID-19 — but will they stay there?
Companies largely haven't cut back on fitness classes, citing cultural and employee-health concerns as cause for continued investment, sources said.
Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2020 -
'Everyone's been impacted': How to keep pandemic-driven flexibility fair
The pandemic revealed operations weaknesses for many employers, but HR can still make employees feel cared for regardless of situation.
Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Interest and investment in D&I training spike following nationwide protests
Numerous offerings are seeing growth rates over the 1000% mark, various sources told HR Dive.
Aman Kidwai • Sept. 29, 2020 -
3 steps to prevent discrimination complaints
Claims can take a toll on an employer's reputation, finances, culture and more — not to mention the effect on employees directly involved.
Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 28, 2020 -
Development from a distance: How to conduct performance reviews remotely
A return to the office is still a long way off for many, driving some employers to shift out of crisis mode and instill a sense of normalcy into operations.
Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 21, 2020 -
Pay transparency takes center stage as more workers talk wages
From video game publishers to coffee shops, pay disclosures are rattling HR. Sources say employers need to be careful when forming a response.
Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Sex, lies and the C-suite: How McDonald's clawback battle highlights need for strong misconduct policies
Corporate ethics experts feel the chain isn't doing enough to establish a zero-tolerance policy following news of ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook's inappropriate relationships with female employees.
Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 27, 2020