Manufacturers keep the lines running with drive-thru job fairs

A hybrid approach to hiring may help employers access more applicants than a virtual-only strategy.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 7, 2020

Survey: Working women shoulder brunt of parenting during pandemic

Working parents were strained before the pandemic, and that strain has worsened due to school closures and remote learning for young children.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 5, 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

Resource Actions: Would you pay a candidate for time spent interviewing?

Twitter users confronted the question after a blogger said she received a $150 stipend for her application and interview.

By Ryan Golden , Kathryn Moody • Oct. 2, 2020

Trump immigration policies a source of frustration for employers

Employers' demand for international talent is more than what the government is accommodating, according to data from BLS and USCIS.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 2, 2020

Amazon announces nearly 20K coronavirus cases among workers

The global retail giant said it has recorded 19,816 cases of COVID-19 in its workforce.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 2, 2020

Cultural barriers hurt inclusion of women in tech, say Accenture, Girls Who Code

Companies continue to face scrutiny over organizational commitment and inclusion despite recent efforts to increase the number of women in tech.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2020

'Everyone's been impacted': How to keep pandemic-driven flexibility fair

The pandemic revealed operations weaknesses for many employers, but HR can still make employees feel cared for regardless of situation.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2020

Employers say they fear a 'mental health tsunami' during school season

"Companies that use accommodations, mental health benefits and virtual solutions will be better equipped to weather the storm," an Unum exec said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Sept. 30, 2020

Pandemic accelerated 'blended' workplace trend, but employers still stressing data security

In recent months, companies seem increasingly more likely to adopt hybrid work environments even after the pandemic subsides.

By Ryan Golden • Sept. 30, 2020

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

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