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Pandemic had lasting, major implications for employer flexibility, Randstad survey shows
The crisis humanized the workplace, centering employee mental health and allowing for more mobile, tech-oriented talent.
By Emilie Shumway • June 17, 2021 -
Employees are confident — and ready to walk away, Robert Half says
As the U.S. reopens in full due to widespread vaccination, employers are struggling to find talent even as job postings see rapid growth.
By Kathryn Moody • June 17, 2021 -
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What does the outcry over Amazon's mental health kiosks say about corporate wellness programs?
Internet ridicule of AmaZen took shots at the company's business practices, but it also may speak to problems employers face in evaluating their wellness efforts.
By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Inequity, pay disparities and job insecurity: Inside the rise of tech unions
Labor efforts in the space are demystifying the idea that all tech workers have good working conditions.
By Katie Malone • June 16, 2021 -
Workplace mask and vaccination policies
Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo ask US staff to report vaccination status
Goldman is requiring its employees to record the date they received their shots and the manufacturer of the vaccine, but they won't have to show proof. Wells Fargo stressed that response is voluntary.
By Dan Ennis • June 16, 2021 -
Black board appointments increased in 2020, Heidrick & Struggles reports
Data from the 2021 U.S. Board Monitor revealed a spike in Black director appointments after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
By Caroline Colvin • June 15, 2021 -
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Employers tap contingent workers as worker demand outpaces supply
Clients of staffing company Randstad Sourceright are "reaching out to contingent labor where they haven't in the past."
By Katie Clarey • June 14, 2021 -
Quit rate for restaurant workers hits all-time high
Hiring levels reached 1.2 million in April for the accommodation and foodservice sector, but it also recorded the highest quit rate of any industry at 5.6%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Julie Littman • June 14, 2021 -
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LinkedIn will reward ERG leaders with a $10K bonus starting July 2021
Payment for D&I work may not only be an ethical concern, but a matter of greater credibility for ERGs.
By Caroline Colvin • June 10, 2021 -
Remote work
Amazon launches 'returnship' program that includes remote work, caregiver benefits
The format may appeal to employers seeking experienced workers for hard-to-fill positions.
By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Could employer-subsidized pet insurance be a talent lure?
With pet adoptions soaring during the pandemic and employers focusing on more holistic benefits, offering and even subsidizing pet insurance could set employers apart.
By Emilie Shumway • June 10, 2021 -
Opinion
No bots need apply: Microtargeting employment ads in the age of AI
EEOC commissioner Keith Sonderling tells how microtargeting in recruitment is full of potential — and potential trouble.
By Keith E. Sonderling • June 9, 2021 -
6 stories on the new phase of the talent war
Employers across industries are on the hunt for people. Job seekers, however, have proven difficult to find.
June 9, 2021 -
Gap rolling out $300 bonuses to frontline employees
The announcement follows decisions by other retailers to similarly offer bonuses and incentives to in-store and frontline workers in the past year.
By Ryan Golden • June 8, 2021 -
Will employers see resignation spikes this summer?
As summer heats up and the job market stabilizes due in part to widespread vaccination in the U.S., employers are grappling with a worker's market.
By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2021 -
Q&A
How Allbirds' CPO leads with empathy after a turbulent year
Addressing topics such as well-being requires a balance on the part of HR departments and managers, Laila Tarraf told HR Dive in an interview.
By Ryan Golden • June 7, 2021 -
Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers
The move coincides with the rollout of Me@Walmart, a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.
By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2021 -
Recruiting woes continue despite 'elevated' unemployment
The causes of the current labor shortage have been debated across the ideological spectrum.
By Ryan Golden • June 4, 2021 -
Restaurant advocacy groups want to overturn NYC laws restricting fast food firings
The Restaurant Law Center and the New York State Restaurant Association claim that barring fast food chains from firing staff or cutting hours by more than 15% violates an employer's state and federal constitutional rights.
By Alicia Kelso • June 4, 2021 -
IBM: Anti-Asian hate creates 'uncomfortably challenging' workplaces
The study follows previous research into the pandemic's role in increasing reports of ethnic and racial discrimination.
By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2021 -
Training investment kept up even during pandemic, study says
The events of 2020 put a spotlight on skill development as the talent market saw sharp upheaval during the initial months of the pandemic.
By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2021 -
Glassdoor: LGBTQ employees less satisfied than straight, cisgender coworkers
Additional data from LinkedIn and the Human Rights Campaign show that many workplaces still uphold a culture of anti-LGBTQ bias.
By Caroline Colvin • June 2, 2021 -
5 ways employers can attract and retain women post-pandemic
ADP's Women@Work 2021 summit dove into the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work — and what women are looking for now.
By Emilie Shumway • June 2, 2021 -
Howard University announces AWS cloud computing collaboration
It is the latest in an ongoing series of expansions into the career training space for the Amazon subsidiary.
By Ryan Golden • June 1, 2021 -
TikTok recruiting tool rumors draw mixed reactions
Younger workers may not enjoy seeing recruiters encroach on social media, but that doesn't mean employers should be invisible, sources told HR Dive.
By Ryan Golden • June 1, 2021