Guild Education aims to connect furloughed workers with new opportunities

Employers and researchers agreed even before the pandemic that the current skills gap in the labor market requires mass upskilling of workers.

By Aman Kidwai • May 15, 2020

Employers often forget to source employee input as they adopt new tech

Employees generally remain wary of new technology, even tools purported to help them do their jobs, studies show.

By Kathryn Moody • May 15, 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

Your business is essential. How do you protect workers during a pandemic?

Cleaning should be much more regular, gloves don't do much to fight coronavirus and other tips from health experts. 

By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2020

Employees at 'early adopter' companies feel prepared to work through pandemic

Recent research indicates workers are hoping employers continue to embrace flexibility as workplaces reopen.

By Ryan Golden • May 15, 2020

How COVID-19 has changed the recruiting tech stack

Some employers were forced to make a shift due to the pandemic, but many may end up keeping those changes for the long haul, experts said.

By Aman Kidwai • May 14, 2020

As companies re-open, 'putting people first' is a strategic priority

While businesses prepare to reopen physical workplaces, employers must focus on strengthening workforce resilience, EY said.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 14, 2020

Education, training are key to meeting a global workforce's mental health needs

Addressing mental health issues locally can be a challenge for global organizations, according to the Business Group on Health.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 13, 2020

Planning a return to the office: What tools businesses can turn to

From applications to enterprise-focused contact tracing, technology companies are creating solutions to facilitate a safe return to work. 

By Naomi Eide • May 13, 2020

5 considerations for the 'tele-summer job' season

A good first step is to assess whether the influx of new summer workers will help or hinder current operations, attorneys from Epstein Becker Green write.

By Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Adriana S. Kosovych and Carly Baratt • May 13, 2020

How PwC keeps its digital upskilling relevant

The firm has positioned itself to tackle the workplace challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Aman Kidwai • May 12, 2020

Despite pandemic chaos, job-seeking grads expect quick communication

The class of 2020 seeks more engagement in the hiring process, according to an iCIMS report.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 12, 2020

Workers with disabilities see disproportionate COVID-19 job losses

EEOC has warned employers that reductions in force are an area for caution.

By Kate Tornone • May 12, 2020

IBM honors women shaping the future of work with AI

The honorees are using the technology to drive transformation and growth, the company said.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 12, 2020

We went virtual 'almost overnight': How CVS hired nearly 50K amid COVID-19

A virtual hiring process and partnerships with employers that furloughed workers helped CVS reach lofty hiring goals.

By Aman Kidwai • May 11, 2020

As Amazon VP departs over employee firings, HR departments should be 'very concerned'

Employers will need to commit to workers' well-being using all options at their disposal in order to prevent similar unrest, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • May 11, 2020

Report: Hourly workers face job loss, unemployment limbo

The COVID-19 pandemic has vastly impacted the livelihoods of hourly and gig workers, according to Bluecrew.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 7, 2020

How bad will it get for staffing companies? Depends on the industry

Moody’s downgraded at least two major staffing companies due to "macroeconomic pressures," but even those in solid industries may not be safe.

By Kathryn Moody • May 7, 2020

Gen Z workers at small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 layoffs

Workers under the age of 25 have experienced a 93% higher rate of layoffs than those ages 35 and older, according to a report by Gusto.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 7, 2020

Why ADP's business resource groups shine during COVID-19 crisis

The 10 BRGs at ADP are a support system that helps shape the company's culture of inclusion, and are "instrumental" in diversity efforts.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 6, 2020

3 steps HR execs can take to mine business data for a COVID-19 comeback plan

Collecting and categorizing data now will help identify operational gaps as well as ways to better support employees, Gary Mangiofico writes.

By Gary Mangiofico • May 6, 2020

More than half of US workers worry about COVID-19 exposure on the job

The reopening of workplaces has proven politically contentious in the U.S. even as some states have begun to do so.

By Ryan Golden • May 6, 2020

Wearables could be key for worker safety as warehouses, manufacturers look to reopen

Wristbands connected to the Internet of Things present a possible safety solution, as well as privacy concerns.​

By Jen A. Miller • May 5, 2020

3 ways recruiting pros can cope with hiring instability

Among other things, employers should turn to internal applicants for open positions, Gartner said in a report.

By Kate Tornone • May 5, 2020

Program to support Hispanic small business owners expands amid COVID-19

Hispanic households are experiencing the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic at greater rates than other groups, according to research. 

By Sheryl Estrada • May 5, 2020

'Disproportionately devastating': Women, people of color bear the brunt of COVID-19 job losses

Job losses for women outnumber job losses for men in the hardest-hit industries, new research indicates.

By Sheryl Estrada • May 5, 2020