Biden, Harris talk COVID-19 economic recovery with CEOs, union leaders

The discussion focused on worker safety and job creation in the technology, auto and retail industries.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 18, 2020

Why Walmart is cross-training associates during the pandemic

Cross-training benefits workers by broadening their skill sets, but it also provides scheduling flexibility, Walmart Senior VP Drew Holler told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 17, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

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 and transparent communication — and less about free snacks.

By HR Dive staff

Indeed: Remote workers say adjustment 'easier' than anticipated

However, many respondents to the company's survey said they missed socializing with co-workers, while half were "surprised" they missed their commutes.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 17, 2020

McDonald's USA hires new chief people officer

Tiffanie Boyd's hiring is the latest in a string of executive shuffling in the chain's HR department, a trend sparked by former CEO Steve Easterbrook's ouster in November 2019.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 17, 2020

Recruiters see 'drastic increase' in stress, survey says

At the beginning of the pandemic, hiring freezes forced recruiters to rethink their processes and job duties.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 16, 2020

Taco Bell hosts socially-distanced 'hiring parties' in ramp-up to holiday season

The chain still sees an opportunity to expand its talent strategy despite the changing nature of the job market, a spokesperson told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 16, 2020

UPS ends longstanding restrictions on beards, natural hairstyles

Policies that prevent employees from wearing race-based or natural hairstyles is a form of discrimination, according to a law adopted in several states.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 13, 2020

TIAA expands backup care benefits as pandemic continues

School closures or partial openings due to the COVID-19 pandemic require flexibility from employers, according to HR experts.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 13, 2020

Northwest Arkansas to lure remote workers with $10K — and a bike

The region, home to major retailers like Walmart and Tyson Foods, is leveraging the urban migration trend to build its talent pipeline and spur economic growth.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 13, 2020

Flexibility, automation will improve the employee experience, Forrester says

The company's researchers said they anticipate significant changes to workplace norms and policy next year.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 12, 2020

The pandemic created a more trainable workforce, says McKinsey partner

Employee comfort with remote work tools increased, and companies were able to scale training as transformation moved forward.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 12, 2020

How are US apprenticeship programs surviving during COVID-19?

This year's National Apprenticeship Week comes at a challenging time for programs, which had to find creative ways to stay functional amid a pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 11, 2020

Agility, teamwork, mission-focus: Why companies look to vets to fill cyber job gap

This Veterans Day and National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week, organizations renew focus on overcoming the cyber job gap by engaging an under-tapped workforce.

By Katie Malone • Nov. 10, 2020

Employees struggle with work software, survey says

Employers may overestimate the support and training they offer employees on workplace tech.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 10, 2020

Slack, Docusign get high marks for employee work-life balance

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of work-life balance for workers' well-being. 

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 9, 2020

Diverse senior leaders may jump ship to move up the ladder, study says

Similar surveys have shown that diversity is not a strategic priority for leaders despite evidence that it improves the bottom line.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 6, 2020

Employers plan to restore eliminated jobs within a year, survey says

The majority of respondents also said they expect to make salary increases this year.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 5, 2020

California's Proposition 22 passes in major win for food delivery companies

Uber, DoorDash, Postmates and Instacart contributed $200 million to support the measure in the state, which preserves their business models of hiring independent contractors instead of employees.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Updated Nov. 4, 2020

Working from home hurts 'social capital,' study says

Productivity and retention are at risk for employers that underestimate the impact of remote work.

By Aman Kidwai • Nov. 5, 2020

HR execs say supporting families is about culture — not just benefits

When employers prioritize workers' needs, it helps take care of customers in the long run, The Home Depot's Debbie McKinley said during a recent panel.

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 4, 2020

DHS delays H-1B wage selection process change

For the upcoming H-1B cap season, the current regulations — which call for random selection — will still apply, DHS said.

By Ryan Golden • Updated Feb. 10, 2021

McDonald's taps new DEI leader

McDonald's diversity, equity and inclusion practices have been in the spotlight throughout leadership changes, lawsuits and alleged labor violations.

By Sheryl Estrada • Nov. 3, 2020

Managers aren't as helpful as they believe, workers say

The COVID-19 pandemic required sudden, stressful changes for employees at nearly every company — and much of the pressure fell on managers.

By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 2, 2020

2021 Fortune 500 list will include D&I rankings

The publication said it wants to "make corporate diversity disclosure the new standard of doing business."

By Kate Tornone • Nov. 2, 2020

Salesforce credits ERG with driving its new product accessibility support team

Employee resource groups have become more integral to employers' broader D&I efforts in recent months.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 30, 2020