CEO turnover down during height of COVID-19, except at hospitals

Many organizations lack a formal plan in case of executive departure, which may explain the decrease.

By Ryan Golden • April 14, 2020

Fairygodboss launches 'one-click' applications for women

The female-focused career networking site is adding new functionality to advance its mission during tumultuous times.

By Aman Kidwai • April 14, 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

Reader poll: HR pros split on the value of internships

An HR Dive survey asked industry professionals about what they get out of running an internship program.

By Aman Kidwai • April 14, 2020

Employers improve communication as COVID-19 stress increases

Kids at home, telework and reduced hours are factors contributing to rising stress, according to a Gallup report.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 14, 2020

In 2020, internships are 'true' learning opportunities that come with paychecks

Interns once made coffee and copies. Now that they take on meaty projects, program infrastructure needs to match their demands, experts said.

By Katie Clarey • April 13, 2020

Small businesses fear closure amid COVID-19 pandemic

Despite the economic downturn, more than half of millennial or Gen X-owned businesses expect 2021 revenues to increase, according to a recent survey.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 13, 2020

Securitas ups California hiring due to demand for emergency response services

Employers, however, may have already struggled with emergency management before the pandemic struck.

By Kathryn Moody • April 13, 2020

Coronavirus brings cloud of uncertainty over summer internships

The pandemic brought an abrupt end to many spring internships. Employers are evaluating how the virus will change the next season's programs.

By Katie Clarey • April 9, 2020

Court closures during COVID-19 cause background check concerns

"Certainly we've seen impacts in states that have been hardest hit by COVID-19, like New York," said Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper, an associate at Epstein Becker Green.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 9, 2020

Professional service firm workers dissatisfied with employers' coronavirus responses

Remote work has emerged as a go-to solution for employers, but the transition can create challenges for workers.

By Ryan Golden • April 9, 2020

Unions demand COVID-19 protections for Amazon warehouse workers

Amazon is far from alone; companies are being held accountable by workers and consumers to provide a safe work environment.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 8, 2020

Users report glitches, mistaken denials in new H-1B registration system

USCIS has attempted to overhaul the H-1B application process to make it easier for employers, one source told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • April 8, 2020

Coronavirus casts a spotlight on risks facing food workers, employers

While many CPG manufacturers have increased pay and improved safety within their facilities, some unions and employees have asked whether it is enough.

By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2020

Tips for onboarding new hires remotely during COVID-19 pandemic

A focus on fundamental practices, technological tools and collaboration between HR and IT teams are crucial, industry insiders told HR Dive.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 7, 2020

LinkedIn offers free job postings for 'essential' positions

Employers in select industries will be able to post jobs for free through the end of June.

By Aman Kidwai • April 7, 2020

Bracing for the worst, IT employment held steady in March

The IT occupations unemployment rate held at 2.4% in March, the same as February, according to CompTIA analysis.

By Naomi Eide • April 7, 2020

Transportation job wages increase during COVID-19 pandemic

Americans are practicing social distancing, which is generating profits for some industries; but a major economic downturn is imminent, according to PayScale.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 7, 2020

It's not too late: How to prioritize worker mental health during a pandemic

Working from home so suddenly can negatively affect employees' mental health, but technology may be able to help, experts said.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 7, 2020

Workers face financial hurdles, worsening mental health under lockdown

Employees and businesses alike are dealing with a landscape that changed drastically in just a short time.

By Ryan Golden • April 6, 2020

US workers file unprecedented 6.6M unemployment claims

Job numbers have taken a stark turn with the spread of COVID-19, prompting immediate action from employers nationwide.

By Kathryn Moody • April 3, 2020

Arjuna: Most major companies fail in commitment to close gender pay gap

Half of the top 50 companies in the U.S. received an "F" grade in the Gender Pay Scorecard.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 3, 2020

Indeed job postings down 15% compared to 2019

Percentage change in postings is particularly sharp in industries hardest hit by the novel coronavirus.

By Katie Clarey • April 3, 2020

3 leaders on crafting a remote L&D program

As the pandemic forces millions to telework, many work-related activities, including learning and development, have also gone remote.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 2, 2020

Immigrants on the front lines of essential work during coronavirus outbreak

Immigrants are well-represented in a variety of essential jobs including hospital and at-home healthcare roles.

By Aman Kidwai • April 2, 2020

USAA offers its employees curbside meal service during COVID-19 pandemic

The idea came from one of the company's employees; the service now helps 35,000 nationwide.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 2, 2020