1 in 4 workers at high risk for serious COVID-19 illness as states reopen despite surges

New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation could throw a wrench in employers' plans to reopen offices and resume a normal course of operations, even as more than half of states report rising COVID-19 infections.

By Rebecca Pifer • June 17, 2020

Productivity monitoring: Considerations for HR, from compliance to culture

Despite the popularity of remote work, some employers aren't sold on the idea, worried that employees will slack off. Enter: productivity monitoring.

By Pamela DeLoatch • June 8, 2020

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A deep dive into the future of work

With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.

By HR Dive staff

CDC urges employers to modify office workstations, improve ventilation

Employers also may want to take a phased approach to reopening, employment experts say.

By Kate Tornone • June 4, 2020

Small and midsize businesses optimistic despite workforce reductions, lost revenue

The pandemic presents a "once-in-a-generation crisis" for U.S. small businesses, according to a recent academic paper.

By Ryan Golden • June 3, 2020

Half of HR pros say they'd opt to continue working from home

The expansion of remote work may rank among the lasting changes the novel coronavirus brought to the professional realm.

By Katie Clarey • May 29, 2020

Employees working from home may present a threat to cybersecurity

Data loss prevention and system security are likely to challenge business leaders as companies expand remote work policies.

By Aman Kidwai • May 28, 2020

'It's going to be a long road': Mental health benefits' place in a pandemic

"We have the opportunity now to really hone the message to let people know that mental health help is available," one source said.

By Pamela DeLoatch • May 28, 2020

Unemployment compensation, virus exposure discourage workers from returning, employers say

Experts say clear communication on pay and safety is crucial as employers reopen.

By Kate Tornone • May 26, 2020

COVID-19 reopenings may be a 'stress test' for corporate ethics

During the pandemic, employers are making decisions that will impact their organization for years.

By Aman Kidwai • May 22, 2020

CDC flowchart maps employers' road to reopening

Employers also will need to take cues from state and local governments in making reopening decisions.

By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2020

Scalia: Prompt, safe reopenings will preserve employment relationships

"I'm certainly mindful that the longer we take to reopen, [the] more those bonds between employer and employee are weakened," he said.

By Aman Kidwai • May 18, 2020

A trusted solution for ensuring safe re-entry into the workplace

As we prepare to start anew with the slow but steady reopening of our country, HR teams must stay mindful of their fundamental responsibilities to provide a hazard-free and safe place of employment.

May 18, 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

'Don't let the situation fester': How to conduct an investigation remotely

The framework for a remote misconduct investigation won't differ greatly from its in-office counterpart, but sources said HR should act quickly.

By Pamela DeLoatch • May 11, 2020

Josh Bersin: This is a heroic time for the HR profession

Learn how HR is rapidly evolving to address COVID-19 with one of the world’s leading HR analysts.

May 4, 2020

Many lacked equipment, reliable internet when shifting to remote work

The novel coronavirus has created a new normal for U.S. workers, but each person has experienced the disruption differently.

By Ryan Golden • May 1, 2020

Report: Coronavirus poses 5 major risks to employers

Some risks affect the short term, but others will require employers' focus in the next year and beyond, the Hackett Group said.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 30, 2020

Awareness remains a hurdle to telemedicine, survey shows

Employers are increasing access to such benefits, but individual adoption has been "abysmally low."

By Jennifer Carsen • April 29, 2020

How managers can master remote work's steep, sudden learning curve

From leading video chats to helping reports deal with distractions, HR can relay a number of lessons to company leaders.

By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2020

COVID-19 is causing employees to work longer and spend more time in meetings

The change to remote work has taken more time from employees' calendars, which may be a risk to mental health and engagement.

By Aman Kidwai • April 24, 2020

Chegg offers $500 childcare reimbursement benefit to offset work-life balance struggles

During this unprecedented time, many traditional benefits offerings have become obsolete or unavailable, meaning employers have had to adapt.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 23, 2020

Employers say they'll look to state, local authorities for re-opening timelines

It's clear a return to offices and worksites will bring changes to standard operating procedures.

By Aman Kidwai • April 22, 2020

A third of workers predict employers will allow more remote work after pandemic

If the Citrix survey is any indication, it may be too early to determine the lasting effects of what Bloomberg called "the world's largest work-from-home experiment."

By Katie Clarey • April 22, 2020

How 5 companies handled the shift to remote work — and what changes could stick around

The coronavirus broke decades-old standards. Will the office ever go back to what it was?

By Naomi Eide • April 22, 2020

Even before COVID-19, employers were paying attention to caregiving benefits

Most employers in a Northeast Business Group on Health survey said caregiving is increasingly important, but results show there is room for improvement.

By Jennifer Carsen • April 21, 2020