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Latinas experience lifetime earning gap compared to White men, report says
There hasn't been much change in the wage gap in 30 years for Latinas, research shows.
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Morgan Stanley launches HBCU scholarship program
The financial services company will provide four-year scholarships and cover the cost of living for an annual cohort of 15 students at historically black colleges and universities.
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EEOC sues Dell, alleging pay discrimination
The issue arose when the computer giant acquired another company, EEOC said.
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DOL: Kansas Best Western denied paid sick leave to 13 workers with COVID-19
The FFCRA remains in effect only until the end of the year and employers may need to plan now for 2021.
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Political tension in the workplace is up, HR pros say
Few have set guidelines on communicating about politics at work — "and that's a problem," said SHRM's president and CEO.
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IRS won't increase employee 401(k) contribution limits for 2021
Employers have long struggled to encourage employee participation in retirement accounts — and many feel an increasing responsibility to do so.
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Survey: Encouraging employees to vote can boost retention
Employees who are encouraged to vote are more likely to recommend their employer as a good place to work, the results also showed.
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During year of upheaval, Workhuman proposes 'charter of workplace rights'
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a culture reckoning for employers.
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HR's top handbook headache? Getting employees to read it, survey says
Other challenges included keeping the handbook compliant with state laws and training managers to enforce its rules.
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Rhode Island to launch Google Cloud-backed virtual career center
Participants will have access to a "first-of-its-kind" career matching, machine learning algorithm delivered via chatbot.
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Job seekers change careers, relocate in uncertain COVID economy, report shows
The uncertainty is "hampering any hiring planning the nation's employers are attempting for the new year," a Challenger, Gray & Christmas exec said.
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US Chamber, universities sue Trump administration over revised H-1B regs
Throughout the Trump presidency, employers have expressed frustration with the administration's stance on immigration, particularly the H-1B visa.
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Kroger lays out 10-part plan to advance diversity, equity
Creating a more inclusive culture and developing a diverse workforce are among the actions included in the plan by the largest grocer in the U.S.
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Abbott exec told to 'manage out' older workers, 9th Cir. says, reviving suit
A lower court gave too much weight to disputed performance reviews and failed to take into account other conflicting evidence, the appeals court said.
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MIT: Hiring algorithm design could impact candidate diversity, quality
An algorithm that takes into account details such as a unique college major may improve diverse candidate representation, researchers said.
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In final debate, Trump and Biden clash on healthcare, minimum wage
The in-person debate began with questions regarding COVID-19 strategies and eventually touched on "Bidencare" and racism.
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DOL asks for input on diversity training limits for contractors
A September executive order prohibits contractors from delivering diversity training that includes "race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating."
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Workers' ability to absorb change 'cut in half' in 2020, Gartner says
HR leaders can focus on trust and team cohesion, according to the firm's report.
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Retail industry group trains front-line workers to de-escalate face mask conflicts
The NRF Foundation's new credentials will also provide enhanced training on safety measures as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Deep DiveHow disability ERGs support inclusion during unprecedented times
Leaders at PwC, TIAA and Kaiser Permanente discuss actions taken by their employee resource groups focused on disability inclusion.
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Who's linking executive compensation to D&I progress?
As employers formulate answers to the nationwide call for racial equality, many have boosted their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Dillard's to pay $900K to settle claim that it failed to promote black employees
The employer also agreed to recruit at historically Black colleges and universities.
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Confusion over FMLA call-out process gets Walmart employee's suit revived
The employee alleged she didn't realize she had to communicate with two separate departments at an outside administrator.
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Tech leaders seek more employees with technical skills, survey says
Research indicates that tech leaders are identifying new pathways for recruiting and talent development to address shortages.
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Demand for temp workers to lose momentum for remainder of 2020, report finds
The pandemic created an initial demand for temp workers, but uncertainty is causing a slowdown in hiring, according to the Palmer Forecast.
