Employers expect to add health and safety roles after pandemic, report says

The pandemic has also hastened employer investments in technology and digital learning.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 29, 2020

Workforce transformation not a pre-pandemic priority for most employers, study shows

When the pandemic hit, companies had to adjust on the fly to a remote work situation.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 29, 2020

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Top trends in employee engagement

Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

How IBM aims to support STEM careers in the Hispanic community

A long-term focus on education can bring structural changes to society, according to IBM's head of corporate social responsibility.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 28, 2020

BofA partners with Virginia to retrain residents for 'high-demand jobs'

The partnership is just the latest example of how employers are grappling with sudden changes to the workforce in the wake of the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 25, 2020

US Chamber Foundation-led initiative urges changes to employer training investments

Current talent development partnerships, while important, "can go only so far," the group behind the initiative said.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 25, 2020

Randstad US to hire for 14K seasonal positions

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers implemented a hiring freeze, with seasonal workers often the target of such cutbacks.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 24, 2020

Top companies 'consistently failed' to prioritize D&I, Forrester report says

A lack of clarity on D&I programs, their success metrics and a failure to root them in proven practices may harm organizational progress, per Forrester.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 24, 2020

Employers fear they're not meeting working parents' needs, survey shows

The results echo what other researchers have observed in recent months regarding the impact of caregiving on returning to work.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 23, 2020

Uber to pilot custom groups, charter solutions for employer reopenings

The company has seen increased interest in its business-focused commute programs since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it said.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2020

Women may receive less feedback than men, UK survey shows

Reviews can be a key part of succession planning, and women often find their first barrier to leadership is the first managerial promotion, earlier research revealed.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 22, 2020

Employers say they teach managers to coach, but struggle with accountability

Coaching has received increased attention in research as the COVID-19 pandemic challenges employers.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 22, 2020

Development from a distance: How to conduct performance reviews remotely

A return to the office is still a long way off for many, driving some employers to shift out of crisis mode and instill a sense of normalcy into operations.

By Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 21, 2020

As workers leave tech hubs, companies rethink hiring

Reports signal a rising interest in relocation, a trend that may provide an advantage in a long-strained tech talent market.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 17, 2020

Few new hires have the skills needed for the job, survey shows

"Existing roles may require up to 10 new skills by 2021," Gartner said.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 17, 2020

Indeed launches free 'virtual hiring tour' with goal of getting 20K hired

The job site also said it will donate virtual interview technology to participating employers.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 17, 2020

Taco Bell announces 'womxn-focused' employee resource group

Some employers have prioritized employee resource groups as a way to support diversity and inclusion work in recent months.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 16, 2020

Few employees want to work exclusively from the office anymore, Slack survey shows

Despite the recent shift to remote work, employees and employers have demonstrated concerns about connectedness, culture and other issues.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 15, 2020

Walmart to install more than 100 breastfeeding pods for employees, customers

Along with the right amenities, a supportive workplace environment is also important to new mothers who are nursing, research shows.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 14, 2020

Boys & Girls Clubs, Coca-Cola team up to prepare youths for jobs of the future

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, some large corporations are re-committing to workforce readiness programs aimed at young people.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 11, 2020

BLS: Aging boomers will slow labor force growth

The report also highlighted occupations and industries expected to grow the most during the coming decade.

By Aman Kidwai • Sept. 11, 2020

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

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