Executives of the Year: People + Work Connect's co-founders

In just 14 business days, four HR executives from four companies founded a platform to tackle COVID-19-induced job displacement.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2020

Company of the Year: TIAA

The organization rose to meet the nationwide challenges of 2020 with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and employee engagement.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 9, 2020

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Top trends in employee development

The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.

By HR Dive staff

The HR Dive Awards for 2020

In tackling a pandemic and widespread social unrest, these companies and executives displayed HR leadership in a time of crisis.

By HR Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

Google, SHRM Foundation partner to improve diversity at US tech firms

The partnership aims to equip HR professionals "with programs that create economic opportunity, promote inclusive hiring practices, and provide essential digital skills training."

By Katie Clarey • Dec. 8, 2020

Court strikes down Trump administration's H-1B rules

The administration sought to reduce the issuance of the "skilled worker" visas by enforcing stricter degree requirements and requiring higher salary ranges.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 8, 2020

With HR supporting remote employees, IT steps up to fill technical gaps

A holistic approach to supporting remote work requires all business units to collaborate in support of the employee — but especially IT and HR. 

By Katie Malone • Dec. 7, 2020

IBM apologizes to computer scientist fired in 1968 because of her gender transition

Lynn Conway, whom IBM awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award, "forever changed microelectronics, devices, and people's lives," an executive said.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 7, 2020

Wiley embraces a flexible future, empowering employees along the way

Wiley is one of several large employers adopting such a model. The publisher expanded its internal collaborative technology and L&D library as well.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 7, 2020

DOL unemployment tracking is inaccurate, GAO says

The economy has improved since July, but many individuals temporarily or permanently laid off remain unemployed, the report says.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 3, 2020

Companies best at advancing women into executive roles offer profit-and-loss training

Working Mother named companies including Abbott, Johnson & Johnson and L’Oréal among the best in preparing women for senior leadership positions.

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 3, 2020

Majority of newly remote professionals work weekends, survey says

The pandemic may have worsened certain work-life balance trends.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 3, 2020

Recruiting, hiring are HR's top concerns for 2021

Nearly half of employers responding to a recent survey said they expect to expand their workforce next year.

By Aman Kidwai • Dec. 3, 2020

Job seekers expect the new year will bring a new job, ASA says

Some research suggests job seekers are having difficulties identifying their transferable skills, while others are moving to different industries.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 2, 2020

National Black Chamber of Commerce program promotes employment of formerly incarcerated

In recent years, multiple organizations have called for the expansion of employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated Americans.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 2, 2020

'Thank you' from a boss can boost employee satisfaction, study says

Showing appreciation for employees should be combined with building employee engagement, according to experts. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 1, 2020

Child care hurdles drove turnover in 2020, research shows

The problem may be causing more retention issues than expected, according to the Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 30, 2020

GigSmart saw 460% jump in gig work postings since pandemic began

The app's sharply rising usage numbers reflect one avenue for talent management post-pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 25, 2020

HR generalists, admins among jobs in significant decline, Glassdoor finds

The pandemic has created a harsh employment reality for many workers — but not all.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 25, 2020

How companies can help veterans reach high-tech goals

Accenture and PepsiCo provide perspectives on training and support programs for veterans.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 24, 2020

Majority of family caregivers in survey report depression, missing work

The coronavirus has had a tangible impact on the health and career trajectory of working caregivers in the U.S., research shows.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 24, 2020

Video call fatigue is setting in, Robert Half finds

A reported overload of meetings has been a workplace problem for many years, one now exacerbated by having to conduct most meetings virtually.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 23, 2020

Do not disturb: Setting time-off boundaries when work is just a click away

Taking meaningful time off empowers leadership to more effectively manage the team — and disrupts the culture of overworking.

By Katie Malone • Nov. 23, 2020

Work on inclusion before diversity, Bersin says

The HR industry veteran said that "inclusion is the goal, diversity is the outcome" during an online panel this month.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 23, 2020

&pizza commits to a $15 minimum wage by 2022

The raise is one of many progressive company initiatives, including providing raises and extra benefits during the pandemic.

By Alicia Kelso • Nov. 20, 2020

Employees to take less time off this holiday season, survey shows

PTO use has declined due to COVID-19, data collected by various firms revealed.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 19, 2020