Survey: C-Suite leaders find social distancing, remote work a hindrance

Executives responding to the "Q4 outlook" survey also said they are adopting more technology and are likely to engage in M&A activity.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 12, 2020

Virtual, shorter hiring processes see wide adoption during pandemic, senior managers say

COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to virtual and automated recruiting tools at many firms.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 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

Indeed to permit permanent remote work after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted

After allowing employees to remain remote through July 2021, the recruiting software company joined other businesses in reconsidering its work model.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 9, 2020

Facing wildfires and a pandemic, workers need more than just time off

The ideal response incorporates leave and workplace safety but also flexibility and mental health support, experts said.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 8, 2020

Glassdoor rolls out employer D&I ratings

The feature is part of the company's public commitment to use its product and resources to help achieve equity, it said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 8, 2020

Trump administration tightens H-1B visa restrictions

One of two new regulations takes effect "immediately," posing a challenge to employers, sources told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 8, 2020

VP debate: Pence touts reg rollbacks; Harris warns of a 'jobs crisis'

The candidates sparred over the manufacturing job market, in particular.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 8, 2020

Manufacturers keep the lines running with drive-thru job fairs

A hybrid approach to hiring may help employers access more applicants than a virtual-only strategy.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 7, 2020

Survey: Working women shoulder brunt of parenting during pandemic

Working parents were strained before the pandemic, and that strain has worsened due to school closures and remote learning for young children.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 5, 2020

Resource Actions: Would you pay a candidate for time spent interviewing?

Twitter users confronted the question after a blogger said she received a $150 stipend for her application and interview.

By Ryan Golden , Kathryn Moody • Oct. 2, 2020

Trump immigration policies a source of frustration for employers

Employers' demand for international talent is more than what the government is accommodating, according to data from BLS and USCIS.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 2, 2020

Amazon announces nearly 20K coronavirus cases among workers

The global retail giant said it has recorded 19,816 cases of COVID-19 in its workforce.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 2, 2020

Cultural barriers hurt inclusion of women in tech, say Accenture, Girls Who Code

Companies continue to face scrutiny over organizational commitment and inclusion despite recent efforts to increase the number of women in tech.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2020

'Everyone's been impacted': How to keep pandemic-driven flexibility fair

The pandemic revealed operations weaknesses for many employers, but HR can still make employees feel cared for regardless of situation.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2020

Employers say they fear a 'mental health tsunami' during school season

"Companies that use accommodations, mental health benefits and virtual solutions will be better equipped to weather the storm," an Unum exec said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 30, 2020

Pandemic accelerated 'blended' workplace trend, but employers still stressing data security

In recent months, companies seem increasingly more likely to adopt hybrid work environments even after the pandemic subsides.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2020

Employers expect to add health and safety roles after pandemic, report says

The pandemic has also hastened employer investments in technology and digital learning.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 29, 2020

Workforce transformation not a pre-pandemic priority for most employers, study shows

When the pandemic hit, companies had to adjust on the fly to a remote work situation.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 29, 2020

How IBM aims to support STEM careers in the Hispanic community

A long-term focus on education can bring structural changes to society, according to IBM's head of corporate social responsibility.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 28, 2020

BofA partners with Virginia to retrain residents for 'high-demand jobs'

The partnership is just the latest example of how employers are grappling with sudden changes to the workforce in the wake of the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 25, 2020

US Chamber Foundation-led initiative urges changes to employer training investments

Current talent development partnerships, while important, "can go only so far," the group behind the initiative said.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 25, 2020

Randstad US to hire for 14K seasonal positions

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers implemented a hiring freeze, with seasonal workers often the target of such cutbacks.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 24, 2020

Top companies 'consistently failed' to prioritize D&I, Forrester report says

A lack of clarity on D&I programs, their success metrics and a failure to root them in proven practices may harm organizational progress, per Forrester.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2020

Employers fear they're not meeting working parents' needs, survey shows

The results echo what other researchers have observed in recent months regarding the impact of caregiving on returning to work.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2020

Uber to pilot custom groups, charter solutions for employer reopenings

The company has seen increased interest in its business-focused commute programs since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it said.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2020