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

'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

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A deep dive into the future of work

With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.

By HR Dive staff

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.

May 4, 2020

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 1, 2020

Report: Coronavirus poses 5 major risks to employers

Some risks affect the short term, but others will require employers' focus in the next year and beyond, the Hackett Group said.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 30, 2020

Awareness remains a hurdle to telemedicine, survey shows

Employers are increasing access to such benefits, but individual adoption has been "abysmally low."

By Jennifer Carsen • April 29, 2020

How managers can master remote work's steep, sudden learning curve

From leading video chats to helping reports deal with distractions, HR can relay a number of lessons to company leaders.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2020

COVID-19 is causing employees to work longer and spend more time in meetings

The change to remote work has taken more time from employees' calendars, which may be a risk to mental health and engagement.

By Aman Kidwai • April 24, 2020

Chegg offers $500 childcare reimbursement benefit to offset work-life balance struggles

During this unprecedented time, many traditional benefits offerings have become obsolete or unavailable, meaning employers have had to adapt.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 23, 2020

Employers say they'll look to state, local authorities for re-opening timelines

It's clear a return to offices and worksites will bring changes to standard operating procedures.

By Aman Kidwai • April 22, 2020

A third of workers predict employers will allow more remote work after pandemic

If the Citrix survey is any indication, it may be too early to determine the lasting effects of what Bloomberg called "the world's largest work-from-home experiment."

By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2020

How 5 companies handled the shift to remote work — and what changes could stick around

The coronavirus broke decades-old standards. Will the office ever go back to what it was?

By Naomi Eide • April 22, 2020

Even before COVID-19, employers were paying attention to caregiving benefits

Most employers in a Northeast Business Group on Health survey said caregiving is increasingly important, but results show there is room for improvement.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 21, 2020

Survey: Employers encourage telebehavioral health, waive COVID-19 treatment fees

Among other things, the results show employers view mental health as an important aspect of employee wellness during this time.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 20, 2020

How to approach layoffs responsibly

The way employers treat employees during the next five weeks will impact their branding for the next five years, one source told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • April 20, 2020

Inside the crisis response: How Verizon handled the coronavirus outbreak

"It's not pretty, and everything's not working perfectly, but we put employee safety and health very high on our priority list," the company's CHRO said.

By Aman Kidwai • April 16, 2020

CFOs anticipate more layoffs during COVID-19 pandemic

The financial impact of COVID-19 is now a primary concern for the C-suite, according to PwC.

By Aman Kidwai • April 16, 2020

Parker Dewey to help employers take internships remote

It's a strategy that could minimize the risk of canceling summer programming while boosting employer branding at the same time.

By Katie Clarey • April 15, 2020

CEO turnover down during height of COVID-19, except at hospitals

Many organizations lack a formal plan in case of executive departure, which may explain the decrease.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2020

Reader poll: HR pros split on the value of internships

An HR Dive survey asked industry professionals about what they get out of running an internship program.

By Aman Kidwai • April 14, 2020

In 2020, internships are 'true' learning opportunities that come with paychecks

Interns once made coffee and copies. Now that they take on meaty projects, program infrastructure needs to match their demands, experts said.

By Katie Clarey • April 13, 2020

Operations, change management skills drive higher HR manager pay

Data from Payscale and the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows organizations are placing more value on people management.

By Aman Kidwai • April 13, 2020

Most newly appointed Fortune 200 CHROs have an HR background

The role may serve as a pipeline of talent leading to the head of the C-suite.

By Katie Clarey • April 9, 2020

States, cities ask workers to report employer COVID-19 shutdown violations

New York, Oregon and Kansas City, Missouri, have asked for workers' help to identify non-compliant businesses.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 7, 2020

Managing physical security in the Era of Coronavirus

Cloud-based access control and advanced security are providing the coverage HR professionals desperately need in these unprecedented times.

April 7, 2020