Talent

Amazon's Jeff Bezos: 'We need a better vision for our employees' success'

In his final letter to shareholders as chief, the executive acknowledged a recent unionization effort and outlined a broad vision for creating value. 

By Ben Unglesbee • April 20, 2021

Walmart to push consistent schedules for US hourly store roles

Walmart announced in 2020 that it would shift to a cross-training model in part to allow more scheduling flexibility.

By Kathryn Moody • April 20, 2021

4 strategies that helped a Marriott HR exec weather 'the most challenging year'

Transparency, grace and empathy are some of the human-centered values that kept employees operating through furloughs and civil unrest, according to one exec.

By Emilie Shumway • April 20, 2021

Employees will leave if employers end remote work options, survey says

While workers report some challenges with remote work models, the majority say they prefer the option.

By Emilie Shumway • April 19, 2021

Monster: Nearly half of spring 2020 graduates still looking for work

Entry-level job postings fell sharply in the direct wake of the pandemic and recent graduates still may be feeling the effects.

By Kathryn Moody • April 19, 2021

Survey: CHROs concerned about D&I, cultural change as post-pandemic workplace arrives

Employers' concerns coming out of the pandemic appear to align with the worries they experienced throughout.

By Katie Clarey • April 16, 2021

Disney gives park employees more freedom in self-expression

The change comes as part of Disney's effort to instill greater inclusion — which joins safety, courtesy, show and efficiency as a fifth company value.

By Katie Clarey • April 16, 2021

Workers say they'd exclude a company from their job search over D&I disagreement

With public interest in diversity and inclusion increasing, experts say now is the time for employers to act.

By Kate Tornone • April 16, 2021

Goodwill, Accenture launch VR tool for job seekers with criminal backgrounds

The tool allows users to practice their interviewing skills, interact with HR professionals and hear from workers who have found employment after incarceration.

By Katie Clarey • April 15, 2021

ADP aims to break down workforce diversity with DEI dashboard

Diversity data has gained importance as more employers seek ways to improve the employee experience.

By Kathryn Moody • April 15, 2021

Cisco's pandemic response earns company top spot on Fortune's best companies list

The pandemic put companies across the globe in crisis mode — and for many, a people-focused culture was the key differentiator.

By Kathryn Moody • April 14, 2021

Workers say Google parent company fails to provide safe environment for harassment victims

The group claims that nearly three years after a global employee walkout, some demands have yet to be met.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2021

'Ability to work independently' now tops hiring managers' wishlists, survey shows

The pandemic has changed what employers look for in job candidates, according to a PeopleScout report.

By Kate Tornone • April 13, 2021

LinkedIn to add 'stay-at-home parent,' other titles for users who left workforce

The announcement addresses a significant concern for both employers and workers in the past year.

By Ryan Golden • April 13, 2021

Employers say college grads lack needed skills, but that could be changing, survey finds

A higher ed group's annual poll of business leaders shows variation by age, and that students are getting better at talking about what they learned.

By Hallie Busta • April 13, 2021

Taco Bell expands PTO benefits for managers, eyes filling 5K positions

At 1,200 company-owned locations, general managers will receive up to four weeks of accrued vacation time annually and additional parental leave. 

By Julie Littman • April 12, 2021

Survey: 1 in 3 remote workers would seek new job if asked to return to offices full time

Some employers have moved reopening plans forward, but employees are already showing resistance.

By Ryan Golden • April 12, 2021

Planning for hybrid work? Consider the culture cost, firm says

HR pros may need a plan for building culture and networks, an ExecOnline report says.

By Kate Tornone • April 09, 2021

Pandemic has worsened work issues caused by substance abuse, report says

A pandemic requiring mass lockdowns tested employers' benefits, particularly mental health offerings.

By Kathryn Moody • April 09, 2021

6 mistakes employers make while battling the 'diversity paradox'

"Some of the lessons recruiters are using today are the same things we talked about 10, 15, 20 years ago," Jackye Clayton said during an HR Tech conference keynote.

By Kathryn Moody • April 07, 2021

Recruiters in survey acknowledge conscious bias in hiring

Beyond the ethical and moral issues presented by bias in hiring processes, employers may also reckon with financial costs.

By Ryan Golden • April 07, 2021

Temp jobs rebound; traditional opportunities will soon follow, analysis says

Before the pandemic, temporary employment was predicted to outpace other job growth.

By Katie Clarey • April 07, 2021

Hiring will be 'especially strong' in cybersecurity, data science, CompTIA says

It can take 61 days on average to fill a high-demand tech role, compared to 42 days for a non-tech role.

By Roberto Torres • April 06, 2021

Deep Dive

Internships 'somewhat in flux' as employers make reopening decisions

After 2020 saw employers reconfigure, delay or cancel their programs, 2021 raises numerous questions about how organizations should move forward.

By Ryan Golden • April 06, 2021

Year of 'profound events' leads employers to prioritize D&I, flexibility

HR industry stakeholders have identified several steps employers can take to promote D&I at work.

By Ryan Golden • April 06, 2021