How Election Day results could impact HR and the business world

Election Day 2020 has many workplace implications, even beyond the choice for president.

Nov. 4, 2020

How to train for resilience

Two experts discuss the best ways to develop a trait for which demand has risen this year.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 3, 2020

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Top 5 stories from HR Dive

HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.

By HR Dive staff

CEO confidence up 'sharply' heading into Q4 but few anticipate hiring, pay increases

One-third of CEO survey respondents said they anticipate workforce reductions in the next 12 months.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 3, 2020

How to handle Election Day distractions in the workplace

Today could be a challenging one for employers, managers and front-line workers alike.

Nov. 2, 2020

Nearly 75% of employer holiday parties will be virtual, survey shows

Many holding in-person events said they'd mandate masks and social distancing, limit the number of attendees, hold events outside and take temperatures.

By Lisa Burden • Oct. 30, 2020

CVS exec: COVID-19 testing 'should be only one tool' in workplace reopening strategies

In a Q&A, Dr. Sree Chaguturu, senior VP at CVS Health and chief medical officer of CVS Caremark, described the state of workplace testing nationwide.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 29, 2020

HR's top handbook headache? Getting employees to read it, survey says

Other challenges included keeping the handbook compliant with state laws and training managers to enforce its rules.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 27, 2020

Trump, Biden debate White House efforts to curtail racial sensitivity training

The president doubled down on his stance that certain training is harmful while Biden acknowledged the existence of "racial insensitivity."

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 30, 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.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2020

Pandemic accelerated 'blended' workplace trend, but employers still stressing data security

In recent months, companies seem increasingly more likely to adopt hybrid work environments even after the pandemic subsides.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 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.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 28, 2020

COVID-19 is accelerating automation, especially in jobs held by 'minority' workers, Philly Fed says

The organization said the study "provides the first empirical analysis to date on whether and how COVID-19 has accelerated automation at the aggregate level."

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 23, 2020

Tech, D&I key to workforce agility, Aon study says

HR stakeholders say they are addressing gaps in agility and resilience with remote work, time off and other forms of employee support.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 21, 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.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 21, 2020

Retention during M&As is becoming more difficult, PwC report finds

The report also revealed critical drivers of M&A success and the value of a dedicated integration leadership team.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 18, 2020

Employee location tracking in a post-COVID world

Does your newly distributed workforce open you up to compliance risk? Is employee location tracking the answer? 

Sept. 1, 2020

How PayPal supported one employee's gender transition

An employee and departmental HR discuss their experiences navigating support and communication at work.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 28, 2020

Most HR, engineering leaders in firm's survey have no long-term remote work plan

Even before COVID-19, observers in the HR community stressed the importance of building long-term policies around remote work and flexibility.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 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.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 27, 2020

How employee feedback drove Johnson & Johnson's response to uncertainty

The global healthcare and consumer products manufacturer needed to move most of its workforce remote while continuing to produce medical supplies as part of the U.S. public health effort.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 27, 2020

CDC: Panic buttons, safe areas can protect employees from customer violence over COVID-19 policies

The agency's updated guidance also suggests employers provide training on workplace violence response and installing security systems. 

By Julie Littman • Aug. 26, 2020

Flexibility offers caregivers a way to work amid COVID-19

The solution is difficult to implement in some settings, however, which raises questions about access and equity.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2020

Paychex: COVID-19 highlights HR's strategic value

Despite facing several pandemic-related challenges, most HR professionals said they have a voice in company strategy.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 20, 2020

Employers say safety, child care issues prevent workers from returning

Forty percent of the 170 employers surveyed said they have offered enhanced child care assistance, benefits or accommodations.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 18, 2020

As employers join the fight for racial justice, authenticity is key

"If you're an employer and you’re going to release something publicly, you better be ready to walk the walk how you talk the talk," one source said.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 17, 2020