Creating a secure employee experience in unstable times

Learn how to create successful employee surveys and feedback programs that work for your organization.

By Tara Belliard, Principal Consultant, Employee Experience, Qualtrics • Dec. 14, 2020

Wiley embraces a flexible future, empowering employees along the way

Wiley is one of several large employers adopting such a model. The publisher expanded its internal collaborative technology and L&D library as well.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 7, 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

3 challenges HR leaders face in 2021

Tackling these challenges in 2021 requires a shift in both policy and tools used to manage employees.

Dec. 2, 2020

Former NHL official alleges retaliation for opposing racist statements

The plaintiff claimed he was fired after sharing evidence during an internal investigation.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 1, 2020

[Podcast] CloudLife: Helping HR Leaders Succeed in the Virtual Workplace

This podcast series explores how HR leaders can take processes that were formerly conducted in person and reimagine them for the remote world.

By HR Dive's studioID • Nov. 30, 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.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 18, 2020

How Expensify's culture led its CEO to endorse a presidential candidate

A software company jolted the business world with a presidential endorsement. Since then, job applications have nearly tripled, it said.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 18, 2020

McDonald's USA hires new chief people officer

Tiffanie Boyd's hiring is the latest in a string of executive shuffling in the chain's HR department, a trend sparked by former CEO Steve Easterbrook's ouster in November 2019.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 17, 2020

Deutsche researchers propose 5% tax on remote workers, post-pandemic

The tax could generate $48 billion a year, which could fund $1,500 grants for 29 million lower earners in the U.S., the researchers said.

By Dan Ennis • Nov. 16, 2020

HR leaders say 2020 has been the most stressful year of their careers

Survey respondents also said that connecting the workforce and keeping up culture remotely have been big challenges.

By Lisa Burden • Nov. 16, 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.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 11, 2020

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

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