This 'could not come at a worse time': Will immigration ban hinder recruiting?

President Trump's latest immigration order prevents foreign nationals from seeking permanent residency.

By Aman Kidwai • April 28, 2020

Indeed applicants can mark themselves '#readytowork'

Big names in the recruitment tech space have created new tools to help companies hire quickly.

By Kathryn Moody • April 28, 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

Transparency now builds trust later: Employer branding during COVID-19

It's important to demonstrate a commitment to transparency, reskilling and  diversity and inclusion, experts at Randstad said.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 27, 2020

Employees feel less connected working remotely but say work quality is improved

Early research shows many workers believe the remote work trend will continue even after COVID-19.

By Ryan Golden • April 27, 2020

Instacart to hire 250K more gig workers

The company, which recently onboarded 300,000 workers amid surging demand, is trying to get back to same-day delivery times for its customers.

By Jessica Dumont • April 27, 2020

Sales compensation starting to shift under COVID-19 pressure

"The impact has been sudden and extreme, and in every industry sector the scales have been tipped," WorldatWork's CEO said in a statement.

By Aman Kidwai • April 24, 2020

LinkedIn: Employer branding embraces empathy

"It looks like messages that put people first perform best," according to LinkedIn’s latest report on employment branding during the pandemic.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 24, 2020

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

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