HR Management

6 considerations for employers reopening the workplace

From government guidance to social distancing mandates, sources recommended such plans rely on strong principles but make room for flexibility.

By Katie Clarey , Aman Kidwai , Kathryn Moody • July 02, 2020

HR leaders say future planning in flux as businesses operate through COVID-19

In the near-term, reopening operations may be the biggest planning obstacle for employers.

By Ryan Golden • June 29, 2020

Restaurants strengthen employee communication to react quickly during coronavirus

Operators that maintained close relationships with working and furloughed staff during the pandemic are benefiting from better retention and smoother operations.

By Julie Littman • June 22, 2020

Deep Dive

When the CFO departs, who steps up?

Every company needs an established talent pipeline to fill the gap when its CFO leaves. But new research from CFO Dive finds that the role — and the way it is filled — is evolving. 

By Jane Thier • June 22, 2020

Report: Move to virtual workflows post-pandemic may damage trust, cohesion among workers

The pandemic may reshape corporate approaches to remote work well into the future.

By Ryan Golden • June 19, 2020

Gallup: As on-site operations resume, some report employers' lax COVID-19 measures

Seventeen percent of respondents reported their employers have not provided personal protective equipment, while 13% said social distancing hadn’t been enforced.

By Katie Clarey • June 18, 2020

Former Morgan Stanley diversity head sues, alleging race discrimination

After serving as the company's global diversity chief, Marilyn Booker was in a managing director role for nearly 10 years before her position was eliminated.

By Aman Kidwai • June 18, 2020

National Safety Council: Employers must prioritize mental health as traditional operations resume

The organization forecasted "an increase in substance misuse," the early signs and symptoms of which employers are uniquely positioned to observe.

By Katie Clarey • June 18, 2020

Opinion

5 ethical challenges employers will face as they reopen

How employers recover will shape the workplace for decades, writes Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law professor J.S. Nelson.

By J.S. Nelson • June 17, 2020

1 in 4 workers at high risk for serious COVID-19 illness as states reopen despite surges

New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation could throw a wrench in employers' plans to reopen offices and resume a normal course of operations, even as more than half of states report rising COVID-19 infections.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 17, 2020

Deep Dive

Productivity monitoring: Considerations for HR, from compliance to culture

Despite the popularity of remote work, some employers aren't sold on the idea, worried that employees will slack off. Enter: productivity monitoring.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 08, 2020

CDC urges employers to modify office workstations, improve ventilation

Employers also may want to take a phased approach to reopening, employment experts say.

By Kate Tornone • June 04, 2020

Small and midsize businesses optimistic despite workforce reductions, lost revenue

The pandemic presents a "once-in-a-generation crisis" for U.S. small businesses, according to a recent academic paper.

By Ryan Golden • June 03, 2020

Half of HR pros say they'd opt to continue working from home

The expansion of remote work may rank among the lasting changes the novel coronavirus brought to the professional realm.

By Katie Clarey • May 29, 2020

Employees working from home may present a threat to cybersecurity

Data loss prevention and system security are likely to challenge business leaders as companies expand remote work policies.

By Aman Kidwai • May 28, 2020

'It's going to be a long road': Mental health benefits' place in a pandemic

"We have the opportunity now to really hone the message to let people know that mental health help is available," one source said.

By Pamela DeLoatch • May 28, 2020

Unemployment compensation, virus exposure discourage workers from returning, employers say

Experts say clear communication on pay and safety is crucial as employers reopen.

By Kate Tornone • May 26, 2020

COVID-19 reopenings may be a 'stress test' for corporate ethics

During the pandemic, employers are making decisions that will impact their organization for years.

By Aman Kidwai • May 22, 2020

CDC flowchart maps employers' road to reopening

Employers also will need to take cues from state and local governments in making reopening decisions.

By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2020

Scalia: Prompt, safe reopenings will preserve employment relationships

"I'm certainly mindful that the longer we take to reopen, [the] more those bonds between employer and employee are weakened," he said.

By Aman Kidwai • May 18, 2020

Sponsored by Kastle Systems Security

A trusted solution for ensuring safe re-entry into the workplace

As we prepare to start anew with the slow but steady reopening of our country, HR teams must stay mindful of their fundamental responsibilities to provide a hazard-free and safe place of employment.

We went virtual 'almost overnight': How CVS hired nearly 50K amid COVID-19

A virtual hiring process and partnerships with employers that furloughed workers helped CVS reach lofty hiring goals.

By Aman Kidwai • May 11, 2020

Deep Dive

'Don't let the situation fester': How to conduct an investigation remotely

The framework for a remote misconduct investigation won't differ greatly from its in-office counterpart, but sources said HR should act quickly.

By Pamela DeLoatch • May 11, 2020

Sponsored by Skillsoft

Josh Bersin: This is a heroic time for the HR profession

Learn how HR is rapidly evolving to address COVID-19 with one of the world’s leading HR analysts.

Many lacked equipment, reliable internet when shifting to remote work

The novel coronavirus has created a new normal for U.S. workers, but each person has experienced the disruption differently.

By Ryan Golden • May 01, 2020