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Healthcare companies expand perks to recruit talent: report
The increase stands in contrast to other industries, which have cut back on extra offerings year over year.
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As anti-LGBTQ+ laws proliferate, workers say they want employers to be advocates
The majority of workers surveyed by an advocacy nonprofit said LGBTQ+ equality has worsened in the past year.
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Deep Dive
How two women in a male-dominated field found their voice
Freya Hannah and María García Osés became empowered working at wood supplier Garnica, and their stories have lessons for HR experts looking to help women carve a career path.
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Deep Dive
Cars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that.
A perhaps overlooked element of the return-to-office conversation: How employees get to work in the first place.
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Why employee experience matters for customer experience
Front-line workers shape customer experiences with a brand every day, making them an invaluable source of insight.
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Labor Dept. responds to Republican AGs appeal of ESG 401(k) rule
Liberty Energy, which also is challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate disclosure rule, joined 26 states in the appeal.
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UFC to pay MMA fighters $335M for allegedly suppressing pay
The agreement resolves two class-action suits alleging that UFC locked fighters into “exploitative” contracts.
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5 stories on the state of AI upskilling
As has been the case for many technological advancements, employees of every position and background may need training, experts have said.
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Opinion
AI literacy: The new global imperative for tomorrow’s workforce
The workforce faces a transformative shift, where AI skills will become as fundamental as literacy and numeracy once were, writes CompTIA’s Hannah Johnson.
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New Jersey healthcare company introduces upfront tuition coverage for employees
Healthcare organizations are offering new L&D opportunities to attract and retain workers after post-pandemic turnover rates rocked the industry.
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Mandalorian actor’s lawsuit against Disney invokes unique California law
California Labor Code protects workers’ right to participate in political events outside of work.
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Need development ideas? Consider job shadowing, McLean & Co. says
A job shadowing program may improve internal mobility and be a low-cost alternative to other training methods, the report said.
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Dillard’s pays $70K to worker who claimed retaliation for reporting race, pregnancy bias
A store manager rescinded the employee’s existing accommodation and punitively transferred her, EEOC alleged.
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Women are reshaping the AI talent landscape but often get less recognition
Women receive 30% less visibility as their careers progress, leading to a loss of talent within the AI field, according to Zeki Research.
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Gartner: 71% of finance leaders plan for raises to outpace inflation in 2024
CFOs’ plans indicate “how tight the labor market is right now and how important it is to find and retain top talent,” a Gartner chief researcher said.
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NLRB alleges SpaceX maintained illegal arbitration, severance agreements
The company previously sued the Board over a separate unfair labor practice charge, arguing the agency’s structure is unconstitutional.
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Psychological safety is not one-size-fits-all, report says
Companies are increasingly expected to ensure psychological safety as a part of employee well-being.
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Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees
The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits.
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Survey: When workers don’t feel valued, their productivity drops
Mental health has become a pillar of benefits discussion in recent years, especially as younger workers increasingly expect support from employers in this area.
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Want happier employees? Create a community, business scholars say
Pay is great, but simple measures like showing kindness and recognizing workers go a long way, too, speakers said at a recent Academy of Management event.
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Ohio’s Cedar Point settles age discrimination suit, pays $50,000
The amusement park previously barred some older workers from its seasonal housing accommodations, EEOC alleged.
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Subway faces $50M suit for sexual abuse at franchisee
The lawsuit claims Subway’s restaurant inspections and other forms of control over operations make it a joint employer with franchisee GRB Investments.
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Majority of US workers say they lack awareness of workplace neurodiversity
Few employees receive training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers, a new report indicates.
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Tending to Gen Z’s mental health can bring rewards, Aflac CHRO says
Jeri Hawthorne breaks down her three-pronged approach of supporting Generation Z’s mental, physical and financial well-being.
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AI job postings are on the rise, notably in software development, Indeed says
Although still a small share of U.S. jobs, the demand for generative AI talent has soared over the past year, an Indeed economist said.