Candidates want an employer that's open to benefits negotiations, study says

The COVID-19 pandemic may be pushing employers to make certain benefits more accessible to employees.

By Ryan Golden • June 15, 2020

Return to work doesn't have to mean a return to outdated equipment

Employers have the opportunity to use technology acquired during telework to improve working conditions, according to IT professionals.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 15, 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

International employers focus on expatriates' well-being during pandemic

Global mobility, previously seen by some as an asset in talent strategy, has been disrupted by COVID-19.

By Ryan Golden • June 12, 2020

Racially diverse management boosts tech firms' productivity, study finds

Although many have made gains in overall workforce racial diversity, there has been less improvement at the managerial level.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 12, 2020

Dunkin' flexes advertising muscle in 1st national recruitment campaign

The chain is promoting 25,000 job openings through TV spots, digital assets, social, radio, OOH and in-store signage as the economy is hit with pandemic-related unemployment.

By Dianna Christie • June 12, 2020

COVID-19 will drive contingent work, organizational complexity, Gartner says

How HR leaders adapt to changing times will be an important element of survival in the wake of pandemic-driven shutdowns.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 11, 2020

Grocery manager openings increased 648% on Glassdoor between March, May

While hiring for essential workers ballooned during the COVID-19 pandemic, "high-skill" positions are likely to experience freezes, according to researchers.

By Ryan Golden • June 11, 2020

'We have a responsibility to speak up': How TD Bank is responding to protests

Beyond condemning hatred and racism, the company is creating spaces for discussion and focusing on issues specific to black communities, an executive told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2020

Authenticity, self assessments can help address workplace bias, experts say

Businesses can take a number of tangible steps to advance equity and inclusion goals.

By Aman Kidwai • June 10, 2020

Small business employment rebounds slightly as states relax restrictions

The findings preceded a determination this week that the U.S. economy entered a recession in February as a result of the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • June 9, 2020

Many employers to resume in-office operations by summer's end, study finds

From symptom screening to social distancing, employers have a plethora of measures to consider as they return to the workplace.

By Katie Clarey • June 8, 2020

Employers may reduce real estate footprints as on-site work wanes

CFOs responding to a recent Deloitte survey indicated that the "normal" workplace may never return.

By Kate Tornone • June 8, 2020

IT hiring rose in May, but tech sector bled 34K jobs

The unemployment rates for tech occupations showed signs of improvement in May, dropping to 3.7% from 4.3% in April, according to CompTIA data. 

By Roberto Torres • June 8, 2020

Indeed job postings down 34% year-over-year

The site's dramatic declines coincide with rising unemployment and job loss, though some industries are slowly recovering.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2020

Survey: Workplace contact tracing is not popular with professionals

Tech companies are manufacturing tools to support contact tracing, but some experts argued it could be a vehicle for "abuse and disinformation." 

By Sheryl Estrada • June 5, 2020

Grocers scramble to protect workers, stores as protests continue

Supermarkets have shortened hours and closed stores in response.

By Sam Silverstein • June 5, 2020

CDC urges employers to modify office workstations, improve ventilation

Employers also may want to take a phased approach to reopening, employment experts say.

By Kate Tornone • June 4, 2020

Workers adapted to COVID-19's 'new normal' when employers put them first, report says

"The rate of the labor market decline is historic, yet employee sentiment has begun to show stabilization," said an ADP Research Institute leader.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 4, 2020

Time's Up urges employers to maintain D&I momentum during COVID-19

If financial hardship leads to layoffs, companies should keep in mind the value of diversity and inclusion, a new guide recommends.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 4, 2020

Remote work's toll strikes the water cooler

Many workers in a recent Clutch survey said they are socializing less in their new arrangement.

By Katie Clarey • June 4, 2020

How to mitigate 'reboarding' risks as workplaces reopen

Employers can consider a multitude of tactics, sources say, from selecting returnees fairly to communicating transparently.

By Aman Kidwai • June 3, 2020

To navigate the COVID-19 crisis, turn to employee resource groups

One-quarter of companies may be missing out on a key way to mobilize workers, Theresa Welbourne of the University of Alabama wrote.

By Theresa M. Welbourne • June 3, 2020

Small and midsize businesses optimistic despite workforce reductions, lost revenue

The pandemic presents a "once-in-a-generation crisis" for U.S. small businesses, according to a recent academic paper.

By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2020

Learning as an outplacement benefit: Why Guild shifted its strategy

Previously focused on retention and development, COVID-19 accelerated the billion dollar company's shift toward transitional job search services.

By Aman Kidwai • June 2, 2020

Employees will take less time off this summer due to COVID-19, study says

Employers had trouble getting employees to take time off even before the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • June 2, 2020