Workers say safety trumps privacy in contact tracing, report shows

Surveys commissioned by Kronos found that workers are most concerned about preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 20, 2020

Trump administration drops appeal of injunction on USCIS fee increase rule

The news follows speculation in recent months about fee changes at USCIS, including increases for H-1 class visas.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Jan. 11, 2021

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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 virtual world has not been easy': How 2 companies keep employees connected

Tech executives are honing in on employee well-being in a virtual world, but it's an ongoing process.

By Samantha Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2020

Many workers haven't completed remote training, Clutch says

Of those who did attend such training, 27% said they found it ineffective.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 18, 2020

Benefits, EAPs promote wellness amid mental health crisis, panelists say

The pandemic has blurred the boundaries between family, work and health, said one speaker at the 2020 Disability Management Employer Coalition Virtual Annual Conference.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 17, 2020

Indeed launches virtual hiring events complete with 'lobbies,' 'waiting rooms'

Office and business closures during the COVID-19 pandemic have forced recruiters to adapt. In short order, vendors are following suit.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 17, 2020

Stress may cost employees up to 2 hours of work per day, survey shows

"The line between work stress and life stress has been dissolved," according to Headspace.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 13, 2020

NPR internship applications spike after remote shift

Despite pandemic-induced cancellations and delays, organizations largely still see value in their internship programs.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 13, 2020

More than half of SMB leaders plan to hire in 2020, survey shows

Small- and medium-sized business leaders also expressed concern about updating benefit offerings and finding government support.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 12, 2020

Relationships, well-being top leadership concerns amid pandemic

A survey of corporate leaders shows how thoughts on performance and barriers to success have changed over the course of the pandemic.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 11, 2020

COVID-19 may drive involuntary retirement, threatening D&I efforts

Nonwhite women, in particular, are at risk of never returning to the workforce, according to a study.

By Kate Tornone • Aug. 10, 2020

Tech employment recovery cools off in June, shedding 130K jobs

Despite the cooling effects of the pandemic on the U.S. economy, net IT employment is up by 203,000 since the pandemic began.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 10, 2020

Employees want even more feedback in the new work environment, study says

Employee and manager sentiments on performance management seem to have changed, in part due to the pandemic.

By Aman Kidwai • Aug. 7, 2020

Advancement of underrepresented talent needs a reset, according to Gartner

Addressing systemic bias embedded in processes is key for HR leaders, according to a report.

By Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 7, 2020

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

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