HackerRank to launch virtual career fair to meet pandemic-driven demand for tech talent

The event aims to "connect developers with the world's leading technology companies," the company said.

By Katie Clarey • July 13, 2020

Few HR departments include data science pros, study says

A data analyst position in HR may help companies strengthen their workforce management and achieve business goals, according to XpertHR.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 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

US small business hiring growth rebounds slightly, but not in all regions

Other reports have captured a degree of optimism among U.S. small business owners despite the disproportionate impact of COVID-19.

By Ryan Golden • July 10, 2020

Recent grads fear pandemic job market won't meet salary needs

Student debt is a top concern for grads and students, according to a Barnes & Noble College Insights survey.

By Sheryl Estrada • July 10, 2020

How strategies like 'family work groups' keep reopening plans people-focused

Researchers suggest employers design plans around workers, not workplaces.

By Valdis Krebs and Jessica Methot • July 8, 2020

As tech employment recovers, small IT shops lag

Pandemic-induced dips in tech sector employment can be explained in part by companies scaling back their non-technical workforce.

By Roberto Torres • July 7, 2020

Away co-founder Steph Korey will step down as co-CEO in 2020

A company spokesperson said this "was always the succession plan" and is not related to recent social media posts from the co-founder.

By Cara Salpini • July 7, 2020

Windowed work boosts productivity, especially among parents, survey says

The arrangement supports another business initiative: belonging.

By Katie Clarey • July 7, 2020

As US employment rebounds, tourism-heavy cities reel from pandemic

The U.S. unemployment rate has also steadily declined since an April peak, but reopening concerns remain.

By Ryan Golden • July 6, 2020

Denny's plans to hire 10K employees by year's end

Company- and franchisee-owned locations are hiring restaurant managers, cooks, servers and hosts, among other positions as dining rooms reopen.

By Julie Littman • July 2, 2020

Maternity benefit platform Stork Club adds donor tissue coverage in new partnership

Fertility benefits may not be available to most U.S. workers, but research indicates larger employers are increasingly likely to offer them.

By Ryan Golden • July 2, 2020

Some employers proceeding with pre-pandemic global expansion plans, survey shows

Respondents identified employee health and safety as a top expansion concern, however.

By Kate Tornone • July 2, 2020

'Reboarding' plans raise pay, safety questions

Many employers have centered the reopening conversation around the health and safety of employees.

By Ryan Golden • July 1, 2020

Will the protests be a turning point for diversity in athletics retail?

The backlash and resulting action at top sportswear brands is a microcosm of an issue that's being tackled with renewed force across the business world.

By Cara Salpini • June 30, 2020

'A moment of inclusion': Will the post-pandemic workplace be more friendly to people with disabilities?

The CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind weighs in on flexible work arrangements that have become the norm due to COVID-19.

By Kirk Adams • June 30, 2020

HR leaders say future planning in flux as businesses operate through COVID-19

In the near-term, reopening operations may be the biggest planning obstacle for employers.

By Ryan Golden • June 29, 2020

Women report worse pandemic work experience than men

Women were twice as likely as men to say they plan to leave their jobs within the next year, a study found.

By Katie Clarey • June 29, 2020

Amazon partners with nonprofit to upskill workers for tech jobs

Providing training is essential to close skill gaps among American workers, according to Rebecca Taber, founder and co-CEO of Merit America.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 26, 2020

Recruiting automation, spurred by pandemic, targets later stages of hiring

Virtual recruiting will likely stay in place well after offices reopen, sources told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • June 26, 2020

Small businesses reopening with flexibility and optimism, SHRM says

Business owners are re-evaluating business protocols while also working to retain clients and avoid lawsuits, according to a recent report.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 26, 2020

Study: Office chit-chat — 'uplifting yet distracting' — is tough to replicate in remote setting

As workers traded in-office distractions for those inherent in their homes amid the pandemic, many reported a sense of disconnectedness.

By Katie Clarey • June 25, 2020

Entry-level job postings down 68% from last year, Glassdoor says

Despite increased competition, new grads still aspire to work in high-paying tech jobs, the study concluded.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 25, 2020

The Talent Textbook: How HR can respond when leaders thwart anti-discrimination, diversity efforts

HR leaders are tasked with complying with Title VII while also protecting the company.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 24, 2020

Belonging can spur resilience during a crisis, study says

Belonging will become increasingly relevant in the aftermath of a pandemic, economic disruption and social unrest, according to Lanaya Irvin, president of the Center for Talent Innovation.

By Sheryl Estrada • June 24, 2020

Gartner: Three-quarters of enterprises will 'operationalize' AI by 2024

COVID-19 drove the need for accurate, speedy insights into the inner workings of all businesses.

By Roberto Torres • June 24, 2020