Lyft gives front-line workers free rides via black, Latino, Asian organizations

During the COVID-19 crisis, people of color are overrepresented in many occupations within front-line industries and "many in these communities have an acute need for transportation," Lyft said.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 23, 2020

Pay cuts a popular COVID-19 response among public companies

Employers' response to the coronavirus outbreak has differed from the 2008 financial crisis when layoffs were the first resort for many companies, experts said.

By Ryan Golden • April 23, 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

Glassdoor to highlight employer pandemic plans, 'aggressive' hiring

The pandemic has halted hiring for many employers, but it has also spurred innovation within the recruiting space.

By Katie Clarey • April 23, 2020

Mercer: Leading with empathy may help companies weather financial downturn

Employees and customers are loyal to companies that show compassion by taking steps to preserve jobs, for example. 

By Sheryl Estrada • April 22, 2020

A third of workers predict employers will allow more remote work after pandemic

If the Citrix survey is any indication, it may be too early to determine the lasting effects of what Bloomberg called "the world's largest work-from-home experiment."

By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2020

Advocates for the incarcerated say workforce re-entry support is lacking during pandemic

The recent push by HR industry players to improve prospects for formerly incarcerated individuals now contends with a historic economic downturn.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2020

Demand for online learning increased 'exponentially' as COVID-19 drove telework

Among other things, workers said they have skill gaps relating to work-life balance, time management and active listening.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 21, 2020

Why one employer won't let COVID-19 derail 'critical' diversity efforts

"Even during the toughest of times, we are going to take the step and make this investment," Julie Wood, chief people officer at Crowe, said.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 21, 2020

College students see internships, job offers cancelled due to coronavirus

A survey from College Reaction also captured an increase in mental health distress, which has been observed among adult workers.

By Ryan Golden • April 21, 2020

How to approach layoffs responsibly

The way employers treat employees during the next five weeks will impact their branding for the next five years, one source told HR Dive.

By Aman Kidwai • April 20, 2020

Most employers won't offer 'hazard' pay to on-site employees working through pandemic

Organizations that haven't closed due to the pandemic vary in their approaches to compensation and leave, a WorldatWork survey noted.

By Ryan Golden • April 20, 2020

Citigroup to delay summer internship start date, pay interns during delay

The company said it is focused on providing interns job security during a stressful time.

By Ryan Golden • April 17, 2020

CHROs launch free platform to connect employers furloughing workers with those hiring

Leaders at Accenture, Lincoln Financial Group, ServiceNow and Verizon teamed up to try and limit COVID-19's impact on the job market.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 17, 2020

Gartner: Managers should expect remote teams after COVID pandemic

"Ultimately, the COVID-19 pandemic has many employees planning to work in a way that they hadn't previously considered," said the chief of research for Gartner's HR practice.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 17, 2020

6 stories on the state of internships

COVID-19 may have changed some employers' plans, but summer internships are still on the books for many, leaving HR on the hook.

April 16, 2020

When evaluating interns, aim for a level playing field

Interns shouldn't be evaluated on "things you don't have time to teach them," one HR director told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • April 16, 2020

Microsoft virtual internships to have 'lasting influence'

Remote summer internships are becoming an option as many companies operate in telework environments to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 16, 2020

Parker Dewey to help employers take internships remote

It's a strategy that could minimize the risk of canceling summer programming while boosting employer branding at the same time.

By Katie Clarey • April 15, 2020

CEO turnover down during height of COVID-19, except at hospitals

Many organizations lack a formal plan in case of executive departure, which may explain the decrease.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2020

Fairygodboss launches 'one-click' applications for women

The female-focused career networking site is adding new functionality to advance its mission during tumultuous times.

By Aman Kidwai • April 14, 2020

Reader poll: HR pros split on the value of internships

An HR Dive survey asked industry professionals about what they get out of running an internship program.

By Aman Kidwai • April 14, 2020

Employers improve communication as COVID-19 stress increases

Kids at home, telework and reduced hours are factors contributing to rising stress, according to a Gallup report.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 14, 2020

In 2020, internships are 'true' learning opportunities that come with paychecks

Interns once made coffee and copies. Now that they take on meaty projects, program infrastructure needs to match their demands, experts said.

By Katie Clarey • April 13, 2020

Small businesses fear closure amid COVID-19 pandemic

Despite the economic downturn, more than half of millennial or Gen X-owned businesses expect 2021 revenues to increase, according to a recent survey.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 13, 2020

Securitas ups California hiring due to demand for emergency response services

Employers, however, may have already struggled with emergency management before the pandemic struck.

By Kathryn Moody • April 13, 2020