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As HR pursues agility, lack of strategy stands in its way, Gartner finds
What's more, "there is an overall uncertainty about how to effectively apply the principles to HR," Gartner's Caroline Walsh said.
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Sponsored by AARP Work Reimagined4 ways to battle unconscious bias in AI-powered recruiting platforms
Review these strategies to help mitigate the effect of bias from creeping into the data stream and the algorithms that learn from it.
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Virginia governor announces 'first-in-the-nation' safety rules for business reopening
The requirements are just one example of the many state and local measures impacting employer compliance efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Deep DiveHow employers can train front-line workers to implement mask rules
Workers must be able to de-escalate situations before they become heated and possibly violent, one source told HR Dive.
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Court advances promotion bias claim of Walmart worker never denied promotion
While a plaintiff usually must show that she sought a promotion, that requirement can be relaxed where she is deterred from applying, the court said.
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The Remote Playbook: Navigating the virtual job fair scene
The traditional job fair is in the past, at least for the time being. Companies can tap into a broader talent pool through its virtual equivalent, though biases can still carry over.
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OSHA medical records rule a 'mixed bag' for employers, source says
The pandemic has increased the agency's need for employee health information, and this rule increases its access to it, one attorney said.
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New grads lack networking, software skills, Gallup poll shows
The findings offer a lens into declining perceptions of the value of a college degree, the organization said.
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REI, Unilever named top employers for women
Companies on Forbes' list made progress in advancing women and diversity of boards and executive ranks.
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Google extends telework option until summer 2021
Other major tech companies have also decided to expand work from home options to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Culture rivals pay, some job seekers say
"In today's crisis environment, potential hires are taking a hard look at whether prospective employers' values are aligned with theirs," one expert said.
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Caregiving prevents workforce re-entry, study finds
Paid leave will pave the way out of the caregiving crisis, the Bipartisan Policy Center said.
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NLRB adopts employer-friendly position on discipline for abusive, offensive statements
In its decision, the Board said abusive conduct is not protected by the National Labor Relations Act.
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Norfolk Southern to pay $2.5M to settle disability bias suit
The employer "disqualified workers from employment based on a range of actual or perceived disabilities," EEOC alleged.
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Verizon to train, mentor 500K for 'jobs of the future'
The move is part of a broader CSR initiative to support "business, environmental and social advancement."
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Lyft seeks to ease return-to-work woe with custom ride-share benefit
The move is in part meant to assist employers as they decide how to bring employees back to their workplaces, a spokesperson told HR Dive.
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EEOC: United failed to accommodate Buddhist pilot's beliefs in substance abuse treatment
The pilot objected to the religious content of Alcoholics Anonymous, preferring a Buddhism-based peer support group, the agency said.
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DOL: Manufacturer failed to post FFCRA notice, denied leave for school closure
The employer paid $4,352 in back wages following the agency's investigation.
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12 North Carolina McDonald's restaurants fined for alleged child labor law violations
It's not uncommon for fast-food restaurants to face allegations of such missteps.
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OpinionAs the future of work arrives, HR pros need to rethink benefits strategies
2020 will be a year that reshapes many aspects of the workforce as we know it, writes Christine Latore of Equitable.
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Business groups sue feds over work visa restrictions
The limits are "an unequivocal 'not welcome' sign" to critical workers who help drive the economy, the CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said.
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Nike names new diversity chief
Felicia Mayo will replace Kellie Leonard with a new title that brings talent, diversity and inclusion, and culture under one roof.
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FedEx worker's lifting restriction rendered her unqualified for ADA protection, 7th Cir. says
The plaintiff's doctor said she could not regularly lift more than 15 pounds above her head.
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Resume 'partitioning' can counter implicit bias in hiring, study says
Inclusion, however, remains the key factor in sustaining a diverse workforce, according to experts.
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Glassdoor, Indeed announce services partnership
Owned by the same parent company, the two plan to eventually offer recruiters a single provider for candidate sourcing and employment branding.
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Revised CDC isolation timeline may prompt workplace policy changes
The agency's guidance is a reminder to employers that return-to-work policies should not be static, an attorney told HR Dive.
