A remote workforce, urban exodus and opportunities emerging from the pandemic

Pepperdine's Charla Griffy-Brown writes about opportunities for community building and employee arrangements with the potential for addressing problems the pandemic unveiled in stark reality.

By Charla Griffy-Brown • Aug. 6, 2020

Seattle study finds race discrimination in restaurant hiring

An industry nonprofit and the Seattle Office for Civil Rights found that people of color are more likely to have low-wage, back-of-house jobs.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 6, 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

With virtual meeting burnout, can companies be remote forever?

Employers are choosing tools that make individuals productive and uphold company culture in a dispersed workforce.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 6, 2020

SHRM surveys show 'significant gaps' on racial equality in US workplaces

The findings indicate that workers may not feel equipped to have discussions about racial inequity at work, SHRM president and CEO Johnny C. Taylor said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 5, 2020

Recruiters rethink processes to keep busy amid hiring freezes, survey shows

More than anything else, however, talent acquisition pros reported tackling other COVID-related HR tasks and assisting other departments.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 5, 2020

The Remote Playbook: Navigating the virtual job fair scene

The traditional job fair is in the past, at least for the time being. Companies can tap into a broader talent pool through its virtual equivalent, though biases can still carry over.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 4, 2020

REI, Unilever named top employers for women

Companies on Forbes' list made progress in advancing women and diversity of boards and executive ranks.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 3, 2020

Google extends telework option until summer 2021

Other major tech companies have also decided to expand work from home options to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 3, 2020

Verizon to train, mentor 500K for 'jobs of the future'

The move is part of a broader CSR initiative to support "business, environmental and social advancement."

By Aman Kidwai • July 31, 2020

Culture rivals pay, some job seekers say

"In today's crisis environment, potential hires are taking a hard look at whether prospective employers' values are aligned with theirs," one expert said.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 31, 2020

Nike names new diversity chief

Felicia Mayo will replace Kellie Leonard with a new title that brings talent, diversity and inclusion, and culture under one roof.

By Cara Salpini • July 29, 2020

Business groups sue feds over work visa restrictions

The limits are "an unequivocal 'not welcome' sign" to critical workers who help drive the economy, the CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.

By Katie Clarey • July 29, 2020

Glassdoor, Indeed announce services partnership

Owned by the same parent company, the two plan to eventually offer recruiters a single provider for candidate sourcing and employment branding.

By Aman Kidwai • July 28, 2020

Layoff worries loom for Bay Area tech workers

The pandemic hampered San Francisco's usual access to venture capital, heightening layoff concerns.

By Roberto Torres • July 28, 2020

IBM offers 1K paid internships to prepare diverse students for STEM careers

IBM's P-TECH program has a "heavy focus on students of color in educationally underserved areas in the United States," IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 27, 2020

LinkedIn to eliminate 960 jobs

The company is providing affected workers with at least 10 weeks' severance pay and 12 months' health insurance, it said.

By Kate Tornone • July 23, 2020

Public-facing industries and COVID-19: How to protect workers and the public

Employers should review and thoughtfully implement guidance issued by CDC, OSHA and other agencies to deter the spread of COVID-19.

By Robert J. O’Hara • July 23, 2020

Walmart to close on Thanksgiving, citing a 'trying year' for employees

The company also announced a third round of cash bonuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2020

Indeed will not require employees to return to offices until mid-2021

The job board and talent solutions provider said it hoped the move would help employees plan for life needs, such as the upcoming school year and leases.

By Aman Kidwai • July 22, 2020

More than half of execs say workers use tech they previously rejected

The pandemic accelerated use of cloud-based collaboration tools at two-thirds of companies, a Cisco report shows.

By Roberto Torres • July 22, 2020

7 traits of tech in the new work reality

Technology shapes the changes in work processes, serving as a backbone for contact tracing apps, remote work and the migration of in-person processes to the digital space.

By Roberto Torres • July 21, 2020

The 4 keys to reskilling for digital transformation

See the four steps Lockheed Martin is taking to reskill their workforce for digital transformation.

July 21, 2020

Workplace culture eroding amid pandemic, report says

Commitment to workplace values and transparency shown by leadership matter even more during the pandemic, according to experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 20, 2020

Facebook reports slight increases in Black, Hispanic representation

The report did show progress in female representation, but Hispanic and Black representation remains low in leadership and technical roles.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 20, 2020

Dropbox, Zoom join apprenticeship program for the formerly incarcerated

Founded by Slack, the project is billed as a culture-changing measure — one that could be spread throughout the tech sector.

By Katie Clarey • July 20, 2020