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Deep Dive // Remote work
Transport execs confront high-stakes decision: Remote, office or hybrid work?
USA Truck's business boomed as employees worked from home during the pandemic. Bringing them back means weighing safety, culture and productivity.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 24, 2021 -
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Quits rate reaching record high in 2021, BLS data shows
Burnout is likely to be a contributing factor, experts have said.
By Caroline Colvin • June 24, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Phynart Studio via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop trends in employee development
The pandemic pushed some HR initiatives to the back burner, but employee development may be more important than ever.
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Opinion
We learned a lot about supporting parents during the pandemic. Let's not waste it.
The pandemic pushed working parents to their limits — and some beyond their limits, Karsten Vagner, VP of people at Maven Clinic, writes.
By Karsten Vagner • June 23, 2021 -
Workers over 40 say they encounter ageism in job search more often than at work
Advocates and workforce experts have long highlighted ageism as a particularly difficult form of discrimination to address.
By Ryan Golden • June 23, 2021 -
Drain of app switching: Why employees lose 5 hours per week
Hybrid work may bring more, not less, complexity as organizations rely on tech to keep employees connected.
By Roberto Torres • June 23, 2021 -
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Paid leave policies are changing, Mercer survey says
Juneteenth, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO are among the types of paid leave gaining traction.
By Emilie Shumway • June 23, 2021 -
Kohl's to host first nonseasonal hiring event
Jobs are flooding the market post-pandemic, but employees are hard to find, studies have shown.
By Kathryn Moody • June 22, 2021 -
US Chamber launches push for expanded federal job training
While stats show that many remain without work, employers continue to have real trouble finding workers, research has shown.
By Kathryn Moody • June 21, 2021 -
How recruiters are keeping up with 'unprecedented' workloads
As jobs come surging back, some recruiters report reaching for automation while others say the personal touch is the winning strategy.
By Katie Clarey • June 21, 2021 -
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Pandemic had lasting, major implications for employer flexibility, Randstad survey shows
The crisis humanized the workplace, centering employee mental health and allowing for more mobile, tech-oriented talent.
By Emilie Shumway • June 17, 2021 -
Employees are confident — and ready to walk away, Robert Half says
As the U.S. reopens in full due to widespread vaccination, employers are struggling to find talent even as job postings see rapid growth.
By Kathryn Moody • June 17, 2021 -
What does the outcry over Amazon's mental health kiosks say about corporate wellness programs?
Internet ridicule of AmaZen took shots at the company's business practices, but it also may speak to problems employers face in evaluating their wellness efforts.
By Ryan Golden • June 16, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Inequity, pay disparities and job insecurity: Inside the rise of tech unions
Labor efforts in the space are demystifying the idea that all tech workers have good working conditions.
By Katie Malone • June 16, 2021 -
Workplace mask and vaccination policies
Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo ask US staff to report vaccination status
Goldman is requiring its employees to record the date they received their shots and the manufacturer of the vaccine, but they won't have to show proof. Wells Fargo stressed that response is voluntary.
By Dan Ennis • June 16, 2021 -
Black board appointments increased in 2020, Heidrick & Struggles reports
Data from the 2021 U.S. Board Monitor revealed a spike in Black director appointments after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
By Caroline Colvin • June 15, 2021 -
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Employers tap contingent workers as worker demand outpaces supply
Clients of staffing company Randstad Sourceright are "reaching out to contingent labor where they haven't in the past."
By Katie Clarey • June 14, 2021 -
Quit rate for restaurant workers hits all-time high
Hiring levels reached 1.2 million in April for the accommodation and foodservice sector, but it also recorded the highest quit rate of any industry at 5.6%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Julie Littman • June 14, 2021 -
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LinkedIn will reward ERG leaders with a $10K bonus starting July 2021
Payment for D&I work may not only be an ethical concern, but a matter of greater credibility for ERGs.
By Caroline Colvin • June 10, 2021 -
Remote work
Amazon launches 'returnship' program that includes remote work, caregiver benefits
The format may appeal to employers seeking experienced workers for hard-to-fill positions.
By Ryan Golden • June 10, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Could employer-subsidized pet insurance be a talent lure?
With pet adoptions soaring during the pandemic and employers focusing on more holistic benefits, offering and even subsidizing pet insurance could set employers apart.
By Emilie Shumway • June 10, 2021 -
Opinion
No bots need apply: Microtargeting employment ads in the age of AI
EEOC commissioner Keith Sonderling tells how microtargeting in recruitment is full of potential — and potential trouble.
By Keith E. Sonderling • June 9, 2021 -
6 stories on the new phase of the talent war
Employers across industries are on the hunt for people. Job seekers, however, have proven difficult to find.
June 9, 2021 -
Gap rolling out $300 bonuses to frontline employees
The announcement follows decisions by other retailers to similarly offer bonuses and incentives to in-store and frontline workers in the past year.
By Ryan Golden • June 8, 2021 -
Will employers see resignation spikes this summer?
As summer heats up and the job market stabilizes due in part to widespread vaccination in the U.S., employers are grappling with a worker's market.
By Kathryn Moody • June 8, 2021 -
Q&A
How Allbirds' CPO leads with empathy after a turbulent year
Addressing topics such as well-being requires a balance on the part of HR departments and managers, Laila Tarraf told HR Dive in an interview.
By Ryan Golden • June 7, 2021