Coronavirus

HRE’s number of the day: remote work

This is how much many workers say they're more productive now that they're working from home.
Jen Colletta
Fri Apr 17th, 2020 | 2 min read

Benefits news you may have missed: April 13-17

From misconceptions on telehealth awareness to resource spotlights, here are some of the top stories for HR and benefits leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Fri Apr 17th, 2020 | 3 min read

Why HR needs ‘dexterity and grit’ in today’s world

The pandemic crisis has forced CHROs to consider the critical qualities necessary for being effective as an employee and as a leader.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Fri Apr 17th, 2020 | 2 min read

Former Twitter exec says this is how to ‘bring joy’ to work

Bruce Daisley hopes his new book will help employees overcome the new challenges they’re now facing.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Thu Apr 16th, 2020 | 8 min read

A crisis is a terrible thing to waste

The pandemic is accelerating the change, innovation and disruption that have long been in the works for HR. This is our moment.
Ben Brooks
Thu Apr 16th, 2020 | 4 min read

Using HR tech to meet the challenges of COVID-19

As workforces around the world adjust to the changes being ushered in by the coronavirus pandemic, technology will likely be more important than ever.

Andrew R. McIlvaine
Thu Apr 16th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: financial health

Here’s how many employees say the pandemic is making them feel worse about their financial health—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Apr 16th, 2020 | 2 min read

Missing HBLC? More benefits topics to catch up on

Though the coronavirus means we aren't gathering for our benefits conference, HRE's coverage of the industry’s hottest trends continues.
Kathryn Mayer
Thu Apr 16th, 2020 | 4 min read

Will remote work continue post-pandemic?

Employers may see that many onsite jobs 'could be done just about anywhere and could be done just as well,' one expert says.
Kathryn Mayer
Wed Apr 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

What HR priorities are being affected by remote work?

The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of employees to work from home—and that shift to remote work may be the new normal for some time.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Wed Apr 15th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: Finding work

Here’s how many days it took for a group of employers to come together and create a platform to help get the unemployed back to work.
Jen Colletta
Wed Apr 15th, 2020 | 2 min read

Coronavirus resource spotlight: OneDigital’s health cost tool

The solution is designed to help employers estimate health plan costs in today's uncertain environment.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 14th, 2020 | 2 min read

Coalition launches to connect unemployed with jobs

Backers of the free B2B service say it may help hundreds of thousands get back to work.
Jen Colletta is managing editor at HRE. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in writing from La Salle University in Philadelphia and spent 10 years as a newspaper reporter and editor before joining HRE. View Article
Jen Colletta
Tue Apr 14th, 2020 | 2 min read

How HR can rethink workforce planning, hiring

Workforce planning will need to be rethought, as senior executives delay planned retirements and high potentials see fewer opportunities for moving up.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Tue Apr 14th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: Coronavirus stress

Here’s how many employees say the pandemic is the most stressful time of their career—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Tue Apr 14th, 2020 | 2 min read

How coronavirus has spotlighted the need for succession planning

All critical positions must have backups.
Carol Patton is a contributing editor for HRE who also writes HR articles and columns for business and education magazines. View Article
Carol Patton
Tue Apr 14th, 2020 | 4 min read

How HR should communicate in a crisis

Senior leaders not only have to be excellent communicators but they must be exceptionally skilled in crisis situations.
Andrew R. McIlvaine
Mon Apr 13th, 2020 | 3 min read

Microsoft offers 12 weeks of paid parental leave due to pandemic

The tech giant is the latest employer to beef up benefits and offer extra support for employees working at home.
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Apr 13th, 2020 | 3 min read

HRE’s number of the day: Telehealth misconceptions

Here’s how many Americans say they don’t think they have access to telehealth—and what it means for HR leaders.
Kathryn Mayer
Mon Apr 13th, 2020 | 2 min read

Here are some alternatives to layoffs

An employment law expert shares a few options for employers looking to avoid reducing staff.

Tom Starner, a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, has been covering HR and its component parts for more than two decades. View Article
Tom Starner
Fri Apr 10th, 2020 | 2 min read