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Workers face financial hurdles, worsening mental health under lockdown
Employees and businesses alike are dealing with a landscape that changed drastically in just a short time.
By Ryan Golden • April 06, 2020 -
US workers file unprecedented 6.6M unemployment claims
Job numbers have taken a stark turn with the spread of COVID-19, prompting immediate action from employers nationwide.
By Kathryn Moody • April 03, 2020 -
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Arjuna: Most major companies fail in commitment to close gender pay gap
Half of the top 50 companies in the U.S. received an "F" grade in the Gender Pay Scorecard.
By Sheryl Estrada • April 03, 2020 -
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Indeed job postings down 15% compared to 2019
Percentage change in postings is particularly sharp in industries hardest hit by the novel coronavirus.
By Katie Clarey • April 03, 2020 -
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3 leaders on crafting a remote L&D program
As the pandemic forces millions to telework, many work-related activities, including learning and development, have also gone remote.
By Jennifer Carsen • April 02, 2020 -
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Immigrants on the front lines of essential work during coronavirus outbreak
Immigrants are well-represented in a variety of essential jobs including hospital and at-home healthcare roles.
By Aman Kidwai • April 02, 2020 -
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USAA offers its employees curbside meal service during COVID-19 pandemic
The idea came from one of the company's employees; the service now helps 35,000 nationwide.
By Sheryl Estrada • April 02, 2020 -
NYU: US progress on gender equality has slowed in recent years
Some employers have upped efforts around causes like fair pay, but even well-intended policies may fall short.
By Ryan Golden • April 02, 2020 -
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ColumnThe Talent Textbook: Hire workers with disabilities and unlock an undervalued talent pool
Individuals with disabilities have a lot to offer, including outperforming their co-workers, according to Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Carlos Cubia.
By Sheryl Estrada • April 02, 2020 -
Hiring freezes most common cost control amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Willis Towers Watson report noted that relatively few employers have cut salaries, though wage freezes and delayed raises are on the table.
By Sheryl Estrada • April 01, 2020 -
Fed: US unemployment rate could top 30% in Q2 2020
Millions of jobs are at risk of layoffs due to COVID-19, and that figure grows as states and localities announce stricter public-health measures.
By Ryan Golden • April 01, 2020 -
Walmart will test employee temperatures and provide masks, gloves
The retailer is shipping infrared thermometers to all of its stores and facilities and will ask any employee with a temperature above 100 degrees to stay home or seek medical attention.
By Krishna Thakker • April 01, 2020 -
Morgan Stanley pledges no job cuts in 2020 — and several banks follow
Citi, Wells Fargo and Bank of America all vowed to maintain staffing levels throughout the coronavirus crisis, while European lenders such as HSBC and Deutsche Bank, which were planning layoffs, put them on hold.
By Dan Ennis • March 31, 2020 -
Walmart shortens hiring process to 'as little as 24 hours' for coronavirus hiring surge
Essential businesses are taking unprecedented steps to recruit during the pandemic, including hiring workers from other industries.
By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2020 -
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Deep DiveHow coding schools 'graduated' to corporate education
Coding boot camps have become part of a larger upskilling movement in the business world and an enabler of diversity in tech.
By Aman Kidwai • March 30, 2020 -
Global companies are diverse but not inclusive
Diversity brings success to global workforces, but it also brings complexities that shouldn't be ignored, according to Globalization Partners’ report.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 27, 2020 -
Employees doubt company leadership during COVID-19
U.S. workers do not appear confident in their companies' ability to manage change, according to a survey by Eagle Hill Consulting.
By Aman Kidwai • March 27, 2020 -
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American Staffing Association, retail trade group partner to fill emergency store worker demand
Essential retailers are turning to unorthodox strategies to satisfy talent demand, including partnering with businesses in other industries.
By Ryan Golden • March 27, 2020 -
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Supermarket's background check disclosure contained too much info, 9th Cir. says
The FCRA has specific requirements for employers requesting credit checks or criminal background reports.
By Jennifer Carsen • March 26, 2020 -
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Resource Actions: The weird new reality of remote work
HR Dive senior editor Kathryn Moody has received a lot of pitches about ways to cope with telework. A lot. Some are stranger than others.
By Kathryn Moody • March 26, 2020 -
PayScale: Overall gender pay gap shrinks, but slightly
While household names have publicized pay equity efforts and successes, widespread change appears slow.
By Katie Clarey • March 26, 2020 -
Employees confident they can do their jobs effectively from home during COVID-19 pandemic
It's important to note that the option isn't available to all workers.
By Ryan Golden • March 25, 2020 -
CVS eyes virtual interviews, job fairs to hire 50K workers
As the new coronavirus changes the face of work, virtual job fairs are becoming more practical.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 25, 2020 -
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Yes, that meeting could have been an email
As the novel coronavirus pandemic has sent employees home en masse, organizations have changed where they work, but not how they work. Consider this: Did you really need to meet?
By Naomi Eide • March 25, 2020 -
McDonald's names new chief people officer
The fast-food giant's workplace culture has been in the spotlight as a result of major leadership changes, alleged labor violations and discrimination suits.
By Sheryl Estrada • March 24, 2020
