USCIS seeks to add 10% surcharge to application fees

Due to a decrease in revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS sent a $1.2 billion funding proposal to Congress.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 22, 2020

Study: Multitasking can create an 'emotional contagion' in the workplace

Supervisors may want to discourage multitasking during team video meetings, for example, to prevent burnout during the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • May 22, 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

Tighter immigration policy may push employers to expand outside the US

Employers are looking to Canada and other global assignments to meet a need for skilled labor.

By Aman Kidwai • May 21, 2020

Despite investments in tech, employers aren't prepping their people

AI can be a valuable tool for upskilling employees, but its use must align with an organization's culture and learning initiatives, according to experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 21, 2020

Guild Education acquires Entangled to help employers support displaced workers

"[C]ompanies are asking us to help their workers through a very different set of challenges — in a very different labor market," the CEO of Guild said.

By Aman Kidwai • May 20, 2020

4 ways to make diversity and inclusion the new normal in a post-pandemic era

"This is a time for us to expand our understanding of inclusion from surface-level indicators to larger, more intricate situations," a managing director at Barbarian wrote.

By Courtney Berry • May 20, 2020

Gig economy remains strong, though in-demand skills shift

A previous Freelancer.com report found a surge in need for online content, but Q1 2020 revealed a demand for programming skills.

By Katie Clarey • May 20, 2020

US workers have lost trillions from job losses, pay cuts

A separate survey, however, revealed that some workers are finding new jobs and recovering from these losses.

By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2020

Survey: A third of workers who lost jobs, income or hours during pandemic have started a new job

But job losses have not been felt evenly across demographic groups, according to observers.

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2020

Caregiving hindered productivity even before COVID-19

The pandemic has also exacerbated stress for caregivers, leading some employers to respond with new benefits. 

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2020

Offices may reopen, but workers want to delay a return

Workers say they're not comfortable with a short-term return to the office, perhaps creating an opportunity for vendors to improve remote work tools.

By Roberto Torres • May 15, 2020

Guild Education aims to connect furloughed workers with new opportunities

Employers and researchers agreed even before the pandemic that the current skills gap in the labor market requires mass upskilling of workers.

By Aman Kidwai • May 15, 2020

Employers often forget to source employee input as they adopt new tech

Employees generally remain wary of new technology, even tools purported to help them do their jobs, studies show.

By Kathryn Moody • May 15, 2020

Your business is essential. How do you protect workers during a pandemic?

Cleaning should be much more regular, gloves don't do much to fight coronavirus and other tips from health experts. 

By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2020

Employees at 'early adopter' companies feel prepared to work through pandemic

Recent research indicates workers are hoping employers continue to embrace flexibility as workplaces reopen.

By Ryan Golden • May 15, 2020

How COVID-19 has changed the recruiting tech stack

Some employers were forced to make a shift due to the pandemic, but many may end up keeping those changes for the long haul, experts said.

By Aman Kidwai • May 14, 2020

As companies re-open, 'putting people first' is a strategic priority

While businesses prepare to reopen physical workplaces, employers must focus on strengthening workforce resilience, EY said.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 14, 2020

Education, training are key to meeting a global workforce's mental health needs

Addressing mental health issues locally can be a challenge for global organizations, according to the Business Group on Health.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 13, 2020

Planning a return to the office: What tools businesses can turn to

From applications to enterprise-focused contact tracing, technology companies are creating solutions to facilitate a safe return to work. 

By Naomi Eide • May 13, 2020

5 considerations for the 'tele-summer job' season

A good first step is to assess whether the influx of new summer workers will help or hinder current operations, attorneys from Epstein Becker Green write.

By Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Adriana S. Kosovych and Carly Baratt • May 13, 2020

How PwC keeps its digital upskilling relevant

The firm has positioned itself to tackle the workplace challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Aman Kidwai • May 12, 2020

Despite pandemic chaos, job-seeking grads expect quick communication

The class of 2020 seeks more engagement in the hiring process, according to an iCIMS report.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 12, 2020

Workers with disabilities see disproportionate COVID-19 job losses

EEOC has warned employers that reductions in force are an area for caution.

By Kate Tornone • May 12, 2020

IBM honors women shaping the future of work with AI

The honorees are using the technology to drive transformation and growth, the company said.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 12, 2020

We went virtual 'almost overnight': How CVS hired nearly 50K amid COVID-19

A virtual hiring process and partnerships with employers that furloughed workers helped CVS reach lofty hiring goals.

By Aman Kidwai • May 11, 2020