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Gig worker advocacy organization expands into Chicago
As the gig economy accelerates amid the pandemic, Uber and Lyft drivers are seeking more protections and benefits.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Why Chipotle is still hiring while other restaurants shutter
Chipotle has hired thousands during the pandemic thanks to digital growth and a focus on employee benefits, promotions and inclusion.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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DOL finalizes H-1B wage rule, adjusting pay bands
"Most employers that we deal with do not feel that these regulations address the concerns that the injunctive relief initiated," one attorney told HR Dive.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 13, 2021 -
Planned job cuts rose sharply in December 2020, report shows
The coronavirus pandemic led to the worst year for job cuts since 2001, according to the analysis.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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HR, IT will spend 2021 cleaning up last year's breakneck digital shift
Coming face to face with technology limitations last year starkly clarified priorities for 2021 and beyond, experts said.
By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 12, 2021 -
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2021 may signal a new recruiting era
The employer-employee relationship has evolved dramatically over the course of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what that means for recruiting.
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Effective HR leadership may be key to promoting mental health in the workplace
Wellness benefits and an employee resource group dedicated to mental health can provide solutions, according to Paycor.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 12, 2021 -
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Employee burnout remains a major concern for employers
Employee engagement and satisfaction can help offset the effects of stress in the workplace, according to research.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 08, 2021 -
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'How is my pay determined?': Comp communication may need an overhaul, report says
"Communication, a critical element of pay program success, continues to be an area where organizations are lacking," a Salary.com executive said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Jan. 07, 2021 -
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Harvard Business School partners on initiative to build 'pipeline of Black corporate talent'
It can be challenging to enable diverse leadership, sources previously told HR Dive, in part because underrepresented groups often are not mentored or sponsored.
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Will Google workers' union create lasting change?
Because of the group's nontraditional status, the company will not need to acknowledge it or engage in collective bargaining.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 06, 2021 -
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PwC: Pandemic shifts tech priorities to workflow automation
Employers are increasingly reliant on digital technologies, but recent research shows training has not always kept pace.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 05, 2021 -
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Survey: Most HR leaders seek to expand remote work despite vaccine availability
Gartner's findings appear to reflect the approach some employers — though, not all — have taken after nearly a year of remote-work experimentation.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 05, 2021 -
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Business leaders report concern over coronavirus safety, training
A survey highlighted employee and business leader sentiment around protective guidelines, budgets and training at work.
By Aman Kidwai • Jan. 04, 2021 -
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Google to open offices in September 2021, pilot 'hybrid' work model
The company likely will not be alone in its decision to experiment with such work models in the future.
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Employers plan to tie executive pay to D&I, climate initiatives, survey shows
The Willis Towers Watson research suggests a majority of companies are taking action in this space.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 22, 2020 -
iCIMS acquires Altru to integrate video into the recruiting process
The acquisition reflects a broader movement toward video content in online activity and engagement.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 22, 2020 -
'This isn't a pipeline issue': Diverse, inclusive IT wanes with tenure
IT training and education programs lean into diverse recruitment and retention. Company culture lacking inclusion pushes hires out.
By Katie Malone • Dec. 22, 2020 -
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Essential workers should be among the next in line for the vaccine, CDC panel says
Roughly 30 million people fall into this group, but the recommendations still need to be approved by the agency's director and adopted by states.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Google hires new global head of people operations
Fiona Cicconi begins her position amid controversy surrounding a prominent Google researcher's termination.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 21, 2020 -
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NSC calls on policymakers to fund digital skill-building opportunities
"Tens of millions" of workers lack digital skills — a problem that has demanded the attention of stakeholders in recent years.
By Katie Clarey • Dec. 21, 2020 -
Employers say floating paid holidays support flexibility, inclusivity
The coronavirus pandemic also prompted "several different changes to workplace paid time off," according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Survey: Top levers of manager effectiveness include recognition and one-on-one meetings
A survey from Achievers asked employees to identify the most prevalent management and coaching deficiencies.
By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 18, 2020 -
Coronavirus cued digital shifts with strong ROI, survey says
There's a "silver lining" to acceleration into the digital age, a Randstad Technologies Group executive said.
By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Report: Pandemic prompts more independent work
As employers look to save costs during the pandemic — and workers scramble to make up losses from layoffs or pay cuts — gig work has skyrocketed.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2020
