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80% of LGBTQ workers are ready to come out at work, but only half do
Facing a tight labor market, employers are taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion efforts, especially for LGBTQ workers.
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New online college to teach soft skills to working adults
A former Harvard dean has opened a school that will afford adult learners an opportunity to improve their problem solving, critical thinking and other soft skills.
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ColumnBack to Basics: A beginner's ADA road map
The ADA protects employees and applicants with disabilities from discrimination in the workplace, and employers must train managers to properly implement its requirements.
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Microsoft-backed job training initiative expands to Indiana
Announced in February, Skillful now counts 20 state governors among its network, in addition to multiple private and public partners.
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Service industries embrace digital learning
From on-demand learning to gamification, food service and hospitality employers are turning more frequently to tech as they upskill employees.
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Study: 3 out of 4 workers have had a toxic boss
Results from this study and others demonstrate the need for more managerial training.
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Deep Dive8 behavioral science tips to boost employee learning
As employers come to grips with a constant need to upgrade skills, the science of learning is making its way into mainstream training for workers.
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Medical benefits company pays $17K for blocking employee's return from FMLA leave
The FMLA, while relatively straightforward, still has some nuances that require training and thoughtfulness.
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A quarter of tech employees on Blind say their company conducts 'unreasonable' monitoring
Most employers don't spy on workers, Blind said, but doing so can cause stress and decrease job satisfaction.
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OpinionNavigating the rise of corporate activism
Companies must be aware of the evolving social climate and, when necessary, take a stance that is consistent with company values, writes Jewell Parkinson, head of HR, Americas & APJ at SAP North America.
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A bad website may drive job seekers away
The key for recruiters is to balance the human aspects of interviewing — meeting people, engaging in-person — with a seamless online experience, a survey showed.
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Deep DiveL&D in the age of 'Netflixation'
Three experts gauge how employee learning has changed as tech has taken over.
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Employees say managers set pay based on feelings, not skills
A perceived lack of fairness in the workplace can deeply stymie any attempts to create an engaging place to work.
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Deep DiveRetailMeNot exec dishes on working in D&I — before it was cool
As the new director of the retail tech company's diversity and inclusion program, Sharon Brogdon joined an organization that is already "walking the talk," but challenges persist.
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Court advances white employee's claim that IT firm favored Indian employees
While many suits alleging national origin discrimination involve minorities, an increasing number are claiming so-called reverse discrimination.
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Study: Standing desks cut fatigue and boost engagement
Office designers continue to focus on work spaces that foster collaboration and are environmentally friendly, physically comfortable and aesthetically pleasing.
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More employers are turning to onsite health clinics for employee primary care
One-third of large U.S. employers offer general medical worksite clinics, indicating their emergence as a method for addressing healthcare costs and engagement.
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ColumnResource Actions: #MeToo at work, 1 year later
Last October, the movement took hold, encouraging victims of sexual harassment and assault to speak up. Where is HR now?
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Amazon to give some workers additional pay bumps to make up for slashed bonuses
Amazon maintains that all employees "will see an increase in their total compensation as a result of this announcement."
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Walmart grants $4M to support workforce education
The funding is part of the company's five-year, $100 million effort to improve training programs in retail and adjacent sectors.
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How to make sure reference checks are worth the effort
Many employers will provide little more than employment dates and titles — but experts say there are a few tricks to make the most of your endeavor.
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IRS issues guidance on new meal, entertainment deductions
The deductions discussed in the IRS guidance have been a major point of discussion, according to accounting and consulting firm Hertzbach & Company.
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DOL recovered $304M in back pay in FY 2018
The U.S. Department of Labor will push forward with its commitment to recover back pay owed to workers, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta said.
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D&I initiatives critical as manufacturers seek to fill open roles
Employers across industries are struggling to stay competitive in a tight labor market, but manufacturing faces one of the most severe talent shortages.
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Walgreens slashes benefits after granting $100M in pay raises
To stay competitive while balancing their budgets, employers might have to come up with non-traditional benefits that appeal to workers.
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