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US businesses plan to expand remote work options
But the nation's employers lagged behind global counterparts in offering flextime, according to a Condeco study.
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Connecticut to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023
In a statement, Gov. Ned Lamont said he intended to sign the bill into law.
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McDonald's rolls out anonymous hotline amid new harassment complaints
In the latest round of complaints Tuesday, McDonald's workers filed 25 lawsuits and EEOC charges alleging sexual harassment.
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Sweetgreen raises the bar with 5-month paid parental leave policy
"This move is rare for our industry and we hope this creates a conversation for other companies to join," the salad chain said Tuesday.
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Nearly half of military spouses experience discrimination during the job hunt
It appears military spouses can join veterans, people with disabilities and individuals with criminal records as an under-tapped group of workers.
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Deep DiveExtended reality promises a holistic training experience, experts say
As the tech's potential continues to unfold, and workforces reap the benefits, employers will need to decide how to best use it in their own learning programs.
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100% healed return-to-work policy leads to $950K settlement
A nationwide health care provider for jails and prisons allegedly fired workers unable to return from medical leave without restrictions.
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Southwest Airlines ranked world's No. 1 company for HR
The airline has gradually been climbing the list since the Workforce 100 began in 2014, the magazine noted.
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SponsoredHow to build a culture first organization, one human being at a time
Human-centered work environments have become increasingly intertwined with retention and revenue.
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EEOC sues O'Reilly Automotive, alleging female workers were solicited for sexual acts
"Employees should not have to choose between enduring abusive sexual conduct or quitting their job," an EEOC district director said.
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Employers pay entry-level college grads $8,500 more than they expect
Pressured by a candidate-driven market, employers in an iCIMS survey said they're raising compensation to compete.
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Walmart unveils new HQ designed to attract the next generation of talent
The campus, which will remain in Arkansas, will feature natural light, more food offerings and a child care facility.
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Big tech firms pay interns as much as $8K per month
As employers continue to shift their priorities to align with today's market conditions, students may be in more demand than ever.
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Microsoft, General Assembly aim to train 15K in AI by 2022
The companies also created the AI Standards Board, an entity that hopes to shape the concept of AI expertise.
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Millennials say they lack the skills needed for the future — and that employers must help
Survey results show that to attract and retain the latest generations to enter the workforce, employers should place a priority on training.
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Las Vegas hospital pays $4.25M to settle suit involving auto-deducted breaks
The employees alleged that 30 minutes were automatically deducted from their timecards, regardless of whether they took a full, uninterrupted meal break.
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Salesforce pledges to upskill half a million US workers, free of charge
Training through Salesforce platform Trailhead will give workers Salesforce administrator, developer and marketing manager training.
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Study: 40% of Gen Z regrets accepting a job offer
More than a third of respondents who regretted accepting a job offer planned to quit within a year, Gartner said.
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Jury awards black dancers $3.3M after nightclub assigned them limited, less desirable shifts
The verdict follows eight years of related lawsuits, contempt proceedings and consent decrees, according to EEOC.
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Deep DiveDo career fairs still have value?
Employers can adapt the old-school technique to send today's job seekers the right messages about their organizations.
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On average, employees spend 18 minutes enrolling in benefits
A report by PlanSource also found employees tend to wait until the end of open enrollment to sign up.
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Workers willing to pull 50-hour weeks at growing organizations, report finds
Growth wasn't the only reason respondents favored certain employers: One-third cited money or career development opportunities as job motivators.
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Deep DiveBest practices for crafting a PTO policy — and getting workers to use it
By relying on internal data and pilot programs, HR can design a custom policy that meets both workers' and employers' needs.
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Accommodation request did not 'immunize' worker from termination
The employee's "years of poor performance, not her accommodation request" caused her termination, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.
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Nearly one-third of candidates back out after they've accepted a job offer
Though sometimes reneging can't be avoided, candidates often change their minds for reasons that may give employers pause, Robert Half found.
