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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

As workers leave tech hubs, companies rethink hiring

Reports signal a rising interest in relocation, a trend that may provide an advantage in a long-strained tech talent market.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 17, 2020

Few new hires have the skills needed for the job, survey shows

"Existing roles may require up to 10 new skills by 2021," Gartner said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 17, 2020

Indeed launches free 'virtual hiring tour' with goal of getting 20K hired

The job site also said it will donate virtual interview technology to participating employers.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 17, 2020

Taco Bell announces 'womxn-focused' employee resource group

Some employers have prioritized employee resource groups as a way to support diversity and inclusion work in recent months.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 16, 2020

Few employees want to work exclusively from the office anymore, Slack survey shows

Despite the recent shift to remote work, employees and employers have demonstrated concerns about connectedness, culture and other issues.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 15, 2020

Walmart to install more than 100 breastfeeding pods for employees, customers

Along with the right amenities, a supportive workplace environment is also important to new mothers who are nursing, research shows.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 14, 2020

Boys & Girls Clubs, Coca-Cola team up to prepare youths for jobs of the future

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, some large corporations are re-committing to workforce readiness programs aimed at young people.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 11, 2020

BLS: Aging boomers will slow labor force growth

The report also highlighted occupations and industries expected to grow the most during the coming decade.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 11, 2020

Old Navy to pay employees to work at the polls on Election Day

The clothing retailer is taking the concept of time off on Election Day a step further.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 10, 2020

After COVID-19, emergency savings may be even more important for benefit plans

The pandemic-induced recession has forced many to access their long-term savings to combat short-term financial pressures, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 2020

Opinion

How employers can support employees with disabilities during the pandemic

When organizations talk about diversity and inclusion they often forget to include disability, Toby Mildon, a diversity and inclusion architect, writes.

By Toby Mildon • Sept. 09, 2020

Unicorn brownies and virtual art: How Fidelity created a summer camp to help working parents

Telework wasn't always easy for working parents, Fidelity's Teresa Pelletier told HR Dive, so the company sought a fun way to help workers and their families.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 09, 2020

Infosys hiring push includes workers without traditional STEM degrees

Some employers may be limiting their options by seeking only candidates with formal degrees, other studies have shown.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 08, 2020

Survey: Flexible work improves mental health

The results connect flexible work to improved work-life balance and the ability to manage stress.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 04, 2020

Survey: Workers expect more autonomy, balance in the 'Next Normal'

HR teams have wondered which, if any, workplace changes will stay whenever the pandemic subsides.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 03, 2020

BetterUp: Resilient managers are retaining talent, reducing burnout

The study also found that companies with high resilience are growing revenue and innovating more.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 03, 2020

The Cheesecake Factory rehires majority of 41K furloughed employees

In a sign that business is normalizing, the company is also restoring full pay for corporate and bakery administration employees, who had salaries reduced 10% to 20% in April due to pandemic pressure. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 02, 2020

Microsoft, Houston partner to improve access to big data, AI training

The Accelerate: Houston program is part of Microsoft's Global Skills Initiative.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 02, 2020

Survey: Skill gaps are top pandemic challenge for 1 in 5 small businesses

As the landscape shifts, several observers have noted the impact COVID-19 had on employers' perceptions of skills gaps and shortages.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 01, 2020

At start of school season, working parents seek employer flexibility and support

A Monster survey found working parents have stress and anxiety over sending their children to school amid the pandemic.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 01, 2020

Shake Shack to pay employee bonuses at end of year

The chain ended its 10% bonus pay program for hourly employees on Aug. 19, but will give all employees between $250 and $400 depending on position. 

By Alicia Kelso • 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

Survey: Most employers considering flexible, hybrid work after COVID-19

A move to remote work arrangements doesn't necessarily indicate that an organization has fully embraced the concept of flexible work.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2020

Gartner: Workers apply 54% of the new skills they learn

The consulting firm advocated for a "dynamic skills approach" that focuses on anticipating skills shifts as they occur instead of predicting or reacting to them.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2020