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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. 09, 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. 06, 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. 05, 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 at 11:42 a.m.

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. 05, 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. 04, 2020

DHS proposal ditches H-1B visa lottery for wage-based selection process

The proposal is an attempt to address criticisms that the program allows employers to hire foreign talent on the cheap. Others are calling DHS' plan "too broad and too crude."

By Ryan Golden • Nov. 03, 2020

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. 03, 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. 02, 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. 02, 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

NAACP Legal Defense Fund challenges Trump's diversity training order in court

Even private companies have considered curtailing recently launched D&I initiatives, civil rights advocates said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 30, 2020

SHRM partnership to support inclusive hiring for individuals with disabilities

The ongoing pandemic has resulted in disproportionate job losses for workers with disabilities.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 30, 2020

Morgan Stanley launches HBCU scholarship program

The financial services company will provide four-year scholarships and cover the cost of living for an annual cohort of 15 students at historically black colleges and universities.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 29, 2020

Latinas experience lifetime earning gap compared to White men, report says

There hasn't been much change in the wage gap in 30 years for Latinas, research shows.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 29, 2020

Survey: Encouraging employees to vote can boost retention

Employees who are encouraged to vote are more likely to recommend their employer as a good place to work, the results also showed.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 28, 2020

During year of upheaval, Workhuman proposes 'charter of workplace rights'

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a culture reckoning for employers.

By Kathryn Moody • Oct. 28, 2020

Rhode Island to launch Google Cloud-backed virtual career center

Participants will have access to a "first-of-its-kind" career matching, machine learning algorithm delivered via chatbot.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 27, 2020

Job seekers change careers, relocate in uncertain COVID economy, report shows

The uncertainty is "hampering any hiring planning the nation's employers are attempting for the new year," a Challenger, Gray & Christmas exec said.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 27, 2020

MIT: Hiring algorithm design could impact candidate diversity, quality

An algorithm that takes into account details such as a unique college major may improve diverse candidate representation, researchers said.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 26, 2020

US Chamber, universities sue Trump administration over revised H-1B regs

Throughout the Trump presidency, employers have expressed frustration with the administration's stance on immigration, particularly the H-1B visa.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 26, 2020

Workers' ability to absorb change 'cut in half' in 2020, Gartner says

HR leaders can focus on trust and team cohesion, according to the firm's report.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2020

Retail industry group trains front-line workers to de-escalate face mask conflicts

The NRF Foundation's new credentials will also provide enhanced training on safety measures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 23, 2020

Tech leaders seek more employees with technical skills, survey says

Research indicates that tech leaders are identifying new pathways for recruiting and talent development to address shortages.

By Aman Kidwai • Oct. 22, 2020

Demand for temp workers to lose momentum for remainder of 2020, report finds

The pandemic created an initial demand for temp workers, but uncertainty is causing a slowdown in hiring, according to the Palmer Forecast. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 22, 2020