During year of upheaval, Workhuman proposes 'charter of workplace rights'

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a culture reckoning for employers.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2020

Rhode Island to launch Google Cloud-backed virtual career center

Participants will have access to a "first-of-its-kind" career matching, machine learning algorithm delivered via chatbot.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 27, 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

Job seekers change careers, relocate in uncertain COVID economy, report shows

The uncertainty is "hampering any hiring planning the nation's employers are attempting for the new year," a Challenger, Gray & Christmas exec said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 27, 2020

MIT: Hiring algorithm design could impact candidate diversity, quality

An algorithm that takes into account details such as a unique college major may improve diverse candidate representation, researchers said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 26, 2020

US Chamber, universities sue Trump administration over revised H-1B regs

Throughout the Trump presidency, employers have expressed frustration with the administration's stance on immigration, particularly the H-1B visa.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 26, 2020

Workers' ability to absorb change 'cut in half' in 2020, Gartner says

HR leaders can focus on trust and team cohesion, according to the firm's report.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2020

Retail industry group trains front-line workers to de-escalate face mask conflicts

The NRF Foundation's new credentials will also provide enhanced training on safety measures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 23, 2020

Tech leaders seek more employees with technical skills, survey says

Research indicates that tech leaders are identifying new pathways for recruiting and talent development to address shortages.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 22, 2020

Demand for temp workers to lose momentum for remainder of 2020, report finds

The pandemic created an initial demand for temp workers, but uncertainty is causing a slowdown in hiring, according to the Palmer Forecast. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 22, 2020

The right leader can ease COVID-19-induced stress, researchers say

The study, led by an Ohio State University professor, concluded that "servant leadership" can promote engagement.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 21, 2020

Study: Male executives likely to be replaced by other men

One of the biggest barriers to women landing leadership positions is that first step up to manager, other studies have shown.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 21, 2020

Employers may need to adjust hiring practices to protect talent pipelines

Among other things, sources told HR Dive that employers can revisit expectations for younger candidates coping with the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 20, 2020

Financial concerns derail 2021 pay plans, Willis Towers Watson says

The firm said earlier this year that companies expected "a turn toward normalcy in 2021" as they planned compensation strategies.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 20, 2020

Instacart appoints first CHRO

Instacart became "an essential service" amid the pandemic, the new CHRO said, but its workers are also seeking to hold the company accountable.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 19, 2020

Employees depart after cryptocurrency CEO announces company's 'apolitical' stance

Coinbase offered employees a severance package if they were unwilling to comply with these changes, and some have taken the company up on it.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 16, 2020

COVID-19 has made hiring more efficient, report says

It's an employer's market, but that hasn't diminished the importance of maintaining a focused hiring process.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 15, 2020

Vice Media's CPO brings a background reflecting a 'rich tapestry of diversity'

"Our jobs are to look inward … and sit in the discomfort that comes from trying to understand your role," Daisy Auger-Domínguez said. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 14, 2020

The 'grand experiment': CHROs share lessons learned during the pandemic

"The once seemingly impossible became quickly possible," Krispy Kreme's Terri Zandhuis said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 14, 2020

Workers invest in education during economic downturns, study shows

Researchers found that enrollment in associate degree and other community college programs increases during recessions.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 13, 2020

Employers must protect cultures from narcissistic leaders, study says

Leadership is a key aspect of culture and bad leadership can drive employees away, various studies have said. 

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 13, 2020

Divides over training, support lead to 'trust gap,' IBM report says

Employers' recent actions are cause for reasonable "employee skepticism," according to a recent report.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 12, 2020

Survey: C-Suite leaders find social distancing, remote work a hindrance

Executives responding to the "Q4 outlook" survey also said they are adopting more technology and are likely to engage in M&A activity.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 12, 2020

Virtual, shorter hiring processes see wide adoption during pandemic, senior managers say

COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to virtual and automated recruiting tools at many firms.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 9, 2020

Indeed to permit permanent remote work after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted

After allowing employees to remain remote through July 2021, the recruiting software company joined other businesses in reconsidering its work model.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 9, 2020

Facing wildfires and a pandemic, workers need more than just time off

The ideal response incorporates leave and workplace safety but also flexibility and mental health support, experts said.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 8, 2020