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

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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

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

10 principles for managing mixed-age teams

The current labor force is more generationally diverse than it has ever been. Here are 10 best practices that will help you build and manage your age-diverse teams.

June 2, 2020

The newly unemployed are unsure which skills will get them their next job

Unless workers get training in their current jobs, they run the risk of their skills becoming obsolete in a cycle that is moving faster than ever.

By Aman Kidwai • June 1, 2020

Employees eager to get back to the office, Glassdoor survey shows

While the shift to remote work may be a permanent fixture for some businesses, not all are ready to give up office life entirely.

By Kathryn Moody • June 1, 2020

Half of HR pros say they'd opt to continue working from home

The expansion of remote work may rank among the lasting changes the novel coronavirus brought to the professional realm.

By Katie Clarey • May 29, 2020

Redeploying the workforce during technology disruption

Employers are asking where they'll find the talent they need to take advantage of new opportunities, writes Verizon Enterprise Solutions' director of HR.

By Annette Lowther • May 29, 2020

Hiring freezes for doctors, lawyers spell trouble for economic recovery, researchers say

A working paper from Cornell University researchers calls on policymakers to target economic stimulus efforts to firms hiring for high-skill positions.

By Kate Tornone • May 28, 2020

Verizon, Target top Forbes list ranking COVID-19 response

Managing the short-term effects of financial downturn effectively can give employers more options for controlling outcomes, according to research.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 28, 2020

Study: Some employers are 'out of touch' with employees' stress levels

Work-life balance for many was fraught even before the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • May 28, 2020

How to apply 'evidence-based ideas' to D&I

"Treating diversity differently from other organizational goals leaves the firm vulnerable to consulting fads," according to a new report.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 27, 2020

The Remote Playbook: How managers can keep burnout from upending IT teams

Failure to spot stress could result in health risks and waning levels of productivity and quality as stressed out teams buckle under pressure.

By Roberto Torres • May 27, 2020

Remote work may be a lasting change in the post-pandemic world, WTW says

As states and cities reopen after mass shutdowns, employers are responding to employee concerns about exposure to COVID-19.

By Kathryn Moody • May 27, 2020