Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers

The move coincides with the rollout of Me@Walmart, a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.

By Jeff Wells • June 7, 2021

Recruiting woes continue despite 'elevated' unemployment

The causes of the current labor shortage have been debated across the ideological spectrum.

By Ryan Golden • June 4, 2021

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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

Restaurant advocacy groups want to overturn NYC laws restricting fast food firings

The Restaurant Law Center and the New York State Restaurant Association claim that barring fast food chains from firing staff or cutting hours by more than 15% violates an employer's state and federal constitutional rights.

By Alicia Kelso • June 4, 2021

IBM: Anti-Asian hate creates 'uncomfortably challenging' workplaces

The study follows previous research into the pandemic's role in increasing reports of ethnic and racial discrimination.

By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2021

Training investment kept up even during pandemic, study says

The events of 2020 put a spotlight on skill development as the talent market saw sharp upheaval during the initial months of the pandemic.

By Kathryn Moody • June 3, 2021

Glassdoor: LGBTQ employees less satisfied than straight, cisgender coworkers

Additional data from LinkedIn and the Human Rights Campaign show that many workplaces still uphold a culture of anti-LGBTQ bias.

By Caroline Colvin • June 2, 2021

5 ways employers can attract and retain women post-pandemic

ADP's Women@Work 2021 summit dove into the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has changed work — and what women are looking for now.

By Emilie Shumway • June 2, 2021

Howard University announces AWS cloud computing collaboration

It is the latest in an ongoing series of expansions into the career training space for the Amazon subsidiary.

By Ryan Golden • June 1, 2021

TikTok recruiting tool rumors draw mixed reactions

Younger workers may not enjoy seeing recruiters encroach on social media, but that doesn't mean employers should be invisible, sources told HR Dive.

By Ryan Golden • June 1, 2021

Study reveals experience gaps between 'deskless' workers, managers

Even as employers embrace remote work, managers will need to strategize around obstacles that inhibit employee engagement and experience.

By Ryan Golden • May 28, 2021

4 ways employers can act on D&I, not just talk about it

To begin to amend the damage done from generations of inequity, it will take more than workshops, social posts and roundtables, Teresa Hopke wrote.

By Teresa Hopke • May 27, 2021

SHRM: Workplace racial inequity cost employers $172B over past 5 years

Last year's global reckoning with issues of race "has put HR in the spotlight," SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., said.

By Ryan Golden • May 27, 2021

Feds allot 22K additional H-2B visas, but delays continue

The update comes as U.S. immigration services continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

By Ryan Golden • May 27, 2021

BIPOC employees most likely to speak up against bias, Wharton study says

Black employees tended to strongly agree that they're vocal against instances of bias in the workplace, especially compared to their colleagues.

By Caroline Colvin • May 26, 2021

How women and caregivers influenced one company's decision to go hybrid

Flexible work arrangements are the "new chapter in the future of work," Finastra Chief People and Places Officer Sharon Doherty said.

By Ryan Golden • May 26, 2021

Pandemic may create a 'lost generation' of leaders, report says

Transition support lagged for leaders in new roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have long-term negative consequences.

By Emilie Shumway • May 25, 2021

Why Chipotle tapped Discord in its push for fresh recruitment tactics

In a conversation with HR Dive, Michael Miller dishes on the burrito giant's hiring event hosted by the instant messaging platform. 

By Katie Clarey • May 25, 2021

Culture Amp, LifeLabs Learning to train managers in coaching, feedback

Manager training has come to the forefront of employee development, particularly as the pandemic forced new ways of working on many teams.

By Kathryn Moody • May 25, 2021

Chipotle aims to gamify mental health goals with Aduro partnership

The benefit joins a number of mental health-focused offerings available to restaurant workers.

By Katie Clarey • May 24, 2021

Skip the programs, focus on culture: IT leaders navigate inclusion at work

There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Instead, it's usually tailored to the business mission and workforce.

By Katie Malone • May 24, 2021

Employers prioritize security, gear and Wi-Fi in remote work spend

Businesses estimate they've spent an average of $400 per employee on workstations, a Plugable survey found.

By Roberto Torres • May 21, 2021

Donatos turns to 'dinnerviews' to find job applicants

The restaurant industry, in particular, faces a severe labor shortage in the wake of pandemic recovery.

By Kathryn Moody • May 21, 2021

'Tension' emerges between employers, employees on hybrid work preferences

While most employers are open to some permanent changes, they are more concerned about managing the associated complications.

By Emilie Shumway • May 20, 2021

Bank of America promises $25 minimum wage by 2025

While the coronavirus pandemic derailed compensation plans for many employers, the talent market has pressed some to make changes to stay competitive.

By Kathryn Moody • May 20, 2021

HR pros warming up to hiring workers with criminal records, SHRM says

Measures of public sentiment in recent years signal a generally supportive attitude toward such workers.

By Ryan Golden • May 19, 2021