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    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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    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 July 10, 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 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 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
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    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 July 2, 2020
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    Some employers proceeding with pre-pandemic global expansion plans, survey shows

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

    By July 2, 2020
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    'Reboarding' plans raise pay, safety questions

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

    By July 1, 2020
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    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
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    '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 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 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
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    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 June 25, 2020
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Trump extends H-1B visa program suspension through March

    "The effects of COVID-19 on the United States labor market and on the health of American communities is a matter of ongoing national concern," the order said.

    By Naomi Eide • Updated Jan. 5, 2021