Old Navy to pay employees to work at the polls on Election Day

The clothing retailer is taking the concept of time off on Election Day a step further.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 10, 2020

After COVID-19, emergency savings may be even more important for benefit plans

The pandemic-induced recession has forced many to access their long-term savings to combat short-term financial pressures, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 10, 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

How employers can support employees with disabilities during the pandemic

When organizations talk about diversity and inclusion they often forget to include disability, Toby Mildon, a diversity and inclusion architect, writes.

By Toby Mildon • Sept. 9, 2020

Unicorn brownies and virtual art: How Fidelity created a summer camp to help working parents

Telework wasn't always easy for working parents, Fidelity's Teresa Pelletier told HR Dive, so the company sought a fun way to help workers and their families.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 9, 2020

Infosys hiring push includes workers without traditional STEM degrees

Some employers may be limiting their options by seeking only candidates with formal degrees, other studies have shown.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 8, 2020

Survey: Flexible work improves mental health

The results connect flexible work to improved work-life balance and the ability to manage stress.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 4, 2020

Survey: Workers expect more autonomy, balance in the 'Next Normal'

HR teams have wondered which, if any, workplace changes will stay whenever the pandemic subsides.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 3, 2020

BetterUp: Resilient managers are retaining talent, reducing burnout

The study also found that companies with high resilience are growing revenue and innovating more.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 3, 2020

The Cheesecake Factory rehires majority of 41K furloughed employees

In a sign that business is normalizing, the company is also restoring full pay for corporate and bakery administration employees, who had salaries reduced 10% to 20% in April due to pandemic pressure. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 2, 2020

Microsoft, Houston partner to improve access to big data, AI training

The Accelerate: Houston program is part of Microsoft's Global Skills Initiative.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 2, 2020

Survey: Skill gaps are top pandemic challenge for 1 in 5 small businesses

As the landscape shifts, several observers have noted the impact COVID-19 had on employers' perceptions of skills gaps and shortages.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 1, 2020

At start of school season, working parents seek employer flexibility and support

A Monster survey found working parents have stress and anxiety over sending their children to school amid the pandemic.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 1, 2020

Shake Shack to pay employee bonuses at end of year

The chain ended its 10% bonus pay program for hourly employees on Aug. 19, but will give all employees between $250 and $400 depending on position. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 28, 2020

Most HR, engineering leaders in firm's survey have no long-term remote work plan

Even before COVID-19, observers in the HR community stressed the importance of building long-term policies around remote work and flexibility.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2020

Survey: Most employers considering flexible, hybrid work after COVID-19

A move to remote work arrangements doesn't necessarily indicate that an organization has fully embraced the concept of flexible work.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2020

Gartner: Workers apply 54% of the new skills they learn

The consulting firm advocated for a "dynamic skills approach" that focuses on anticipating skills shifts as they occur instead of predicting or reacting to them.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 27, 2020

Poll: Many employers have made at least 1 hire since March

Sixty-one percent of HR professionals said they expect new hires to remain for two or more years, The Manifest found.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 26, 2020

Glassdoor says it needs to improve 'many areas' in inaugural D&I report

The company added that it would seek to dedicate more than half of its sourcing process to focus on underrepresented groups.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 25, 2020

Pizza Hut creates chief equity officer role, launches antiracism initiative for educators

In the newly created position for Pizza Hut U.S., Chequan Lewis will be responsible for developing processes and implementing policies that will create a more equitable workplace culture.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 24, 2020

'We're the moral compass': How HR can take the long view on the racial justice movement

With early statements, donations and actions behind them, employers must find a way to continue to "walk the walk," sources say.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 24, 2020

Association for Talent Development says e-learning adoption on the rise

The study suggests the pandemic has forced an acceleration of online learning offerings from employers.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 24, 2020

LinkedIn: Remote job openings up

Many companies and workers expect telework to become a post-COVID-19 pandemic norm, according to research.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 24, 2020

'An HR crisis in the making': 5 ways to cope with school closures

Employees shouldn't have to choose between work and children, writes Centric Consulting's president, and it's up to employers to make sure parents succeed on both fronts.

By Larry English • Aug. 21, 2020

Duke University research detects bias against Black women with natural hairstyles

Natural hair discrimination has emerged as one of several topics during recent discussions about systemic racism and racial inequality.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 21, 2020

Startup aims to translate the value of college 'into a language employers understand'

The Seattle-based company uses machine learning to evaluate candidates' college experiences for their potential value in the labor market.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 20, 2020