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4 things to look for in a digital staffing solution you can trust
For businesses that are eager to optimize their process of finding workers (or curious about how), there are four things to look for in choosing a trustworthy solution.
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Workplace redesign could help with return to office, VergeSense says
Employees claim there’s not enough productive space even though office utilization remains below pre-pandemic levels, the firm says.
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Extra cash for in-office work? HR should think more broadly about pay, experts say
What an employee contributes is more often a factor in compensation plans than where work is done.
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How the manufacturing industry is working to interest high schoolers
Community colleges, economic development groups and industry players are collaborating to educate young students about careers in the industry.
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National Raisin Co. to pay $2M following EEOC sexual harassment suit
Managers and employees at the California-based raisin production company, which serves Newman’s Own, allegedly groped and threatened female workers sorting and packing dried fruit, per the EEOC.
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Requests for paid time off hit 4-year high, but approvals lag
The data shows the workforce isn’t shy about asking for PTO, a trend that’s likely to continue, one BambooHR executive said.
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EEOC hired more investigators, filed 50% more lawsuits in FY 2023
The agency recovered a record $665 million for more than 22,000 workers.
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SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work
However, people managers often don’t receive formal training on pay equity or business-related pay decisions, the organization reports.
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More than a third of US small business workers say they don’t trust their company’s HR department
Workers at small companies expressed concerns about professionalism and a toxic environment, a recent survey found.
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HVAC pre-apprenticeship program aims to improve skilled worker pipeline
The Pryor High School Innovation Center in Oklahoma is using Interplay Learning’s platform to provide hands-on training that includes repairing and maintaining the school’s HVAC systems.
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Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says
When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said.
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Opinion
Why we should stop telling employees to advocate for themselves
Kristy Lilas, VP of DIB at GoDaddy, outlines best practices for inclusion that don't rely on self-advocacy.
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Walmart pays $70K to resolve allegations it kept worker with disability on leave for three years
The worker used an electric cart as a reasonable accommodation, but the cart allegedly was revoked and designated “for customer use only” when a new HR representative began at the store.
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What to watch as DOL’s independent contractor rule takes effect
None of the lawsuits filed against the agency blocked its final rule March 11, but that doesn’t preclude a future injunction, an attorney told HR Dive.
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NLRB issues complaint against LA Grand Hotel
The complaint follows a charge filed by Southern California hospitality union Unite Here Local 11, which claims the hotel retaliated against a union worker for bringing up workplace safety issues in a meeting.
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Uncertainty reigns as talent leaders grapple with flexibility, AI
A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in its report.
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In an era of AI, skill building is a top organizational priority, LinkedIn says
For the second year, aligning learning to business goals is a main focus for L&D professionals.
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2 in 3 women don’t feel they’re being paid fairly, Glassdoor says
Many surveyed also said there aren’t enough women in leadership at their organizations, according to the report.
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What is the ‘magic trifecta’ of employee benefits?
Fifty-nine percent of U.S. workers said they have “benefits envy” of friends’ and family members’ coverage, a Perceptyx survey found.
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Federal judge says Christian employers don’t have to cover gender transition
Mandates requiring Christian employers to provide gender-affirming healthcare violate their sincerely held religious beliefs, the judge held.
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Independent contractor rule takes effect
In a statement, SHRM said the rule “fosters ambiguity” and deters businesses from extending essential training to independent workers.
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Employee expectations still trouble employers, HR leaders say
A disconnect remains between current employee experiences and their desires, an isolved report shows.
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Texas judge vacates joint employer rule
The rule, which would have gone into effect Monday, would have lowered the bar for joint employer status.
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Biden administration announces expansion of registered apprenticeships
The administration previously announced $200 million in grant funding to support apprenticeship programs in high-demand areas.
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Subway franchisees pay $218K for allegedly pocketing employees’ tips
A DOL investigation found managers and owners illegally participated in employee tip pools and manually adjusted hours to avoid paying overtime.