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

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Top trends in employee retention

With employers pulling back on hiring, many HR professionals are squarely focused on retention. But there’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

By HR Dive staff

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

NYU: US progress on gender equality has slowed in recent years

Some employers have upped efforts around causes like fair pay, but even well-intended policies may fall short.

By Ryan Golden • April 2, 2020

The Talent Textbook: Hire workers with disabilities and unlock an undervalued talent pool

Individuals with disabilities have a lot to offer, including outperforming their co-workers, according to Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Carlos Cubia.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 2, 2020

Hiring freezes most common cost control amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Willis Towers Watson report noted that relatively few employers have cut salaries, though wage freezes and delayed raises are on the table.

By Sheryl Estrada • April 1, 2020

Fed: US unemployment rate could top 30% in Q2 2020

Millions of jobs are at risk of layoffs due to COVID-19, and that figure grows as states and localities announce stricter public-health measures.

By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2020

Walmart will test employee temperatures and provide masks, gloves

The retailer is shipping infrared thermometers to all of its stores and facilities and will ask any employee with a temperature above 100 degrees to stay home or seek medical attention.

By Krishna Thakker • April 1, 2020

Morgan Stanley pledges no job cuts in 2020 — and several banks follow

Citi, Wells Fargo and Bank of America all vowed to maintain staffing levels throughout the coronavirus crisis, while European lenders such as HSBC and Deutsche Bank, which were planning layoffs, put them on hold.

By Dan Ennis • March 31, 2020

Walmart shortens hiring process to 'as little as 24 hours' for coronavirus hiring surge

Essential businesses are taking unprecedented steps to recruit during the pandemic, including hiring workers from other industries.

By Ryan Golden • March 30, 2020

How coding schools 'graduated' to corporate education

Coding boot camps have become part of a larger upskilling movement in the business world and an enabler of diversity in tech.

By Aman Kidwai • March 30, 2020

Global companies are diverse but not inclusive

Diversity brings success to global workforces, but it also brings complexities that shouldn't be ignored, according to Globalization Partners’ report.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 27, 2020

Employees doubt company leadership during COVID-19

U.S. workers do not appear confident in their companies' ability to manage change, according to a survey by Eagle Hill Consulting.

By Aman Kidwai • March 27, 2020

American Staffing Association, retail trade group partner to fill emergency store worker demand

Essential retailers are turning to unorthodox strategies to satisfy talent demand, including partnering with businesses in other industries.

By Ryan Golden • March 27, 2020

Supermarket's background check disclosure contained too much info, 9th Cir. says

The FCRA has specific requirements for employers requesting credit checks or criminal background reports.

By Jennifer Carsen • March 26, 2020

Resource Actions: The weird new reality of remote work

HR Dive senior editor Kathryn Moody has received a lot of pitches about ways to cope with telework. A lot. Some are stranger than others.

By Kathryn Moody • March 26, 2020

PayScale: Overall gender pay gap shrinks, but slightly

While household names have publicized pay equity efforts and successes, widespread change appears slow.

By Katie Clarey • March 26, 2020

Employees confident they can do their jobs effectively from home during COVID-19 pandemic

It's important to note that the option isn't available to all workers.

By Ryan Golden • March 25, 2020

CVS eyes virtual interviews, job fairs to hire 50K workers

As the new coronavirus changes the face of work, virtual job fairs are becoming more practical.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 25, 2020

Yes, that meeting could have been an email

As the novel coronavirus pandemic has sent employees home en masse, organizations have changed where they work, but not how they work. Consider this: Did you really need to meet?

By Naomi Eide • March 25, 2020

McDonald's names new chief people officer

The fast-food giant's workplace culture has been in the spotlight as a result of major leadership changes, alleged labor violations and discrimination suits.

By Sheryl Estrada • March 24, 2020