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With paternity leave, dads get in on 'baby boot camp'
When parents learn to care for their baby in the months after the birth together, they share responsibilities more equally later on, sources say.
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In this article, we’ll share five actionable steps to help you start building a successful DEI approach into your people strategy and make a meaningful impact.
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Pandemic had lasting, major implications for employer flexibility, Randstad survey shows
The crisis humanized the workplace, centering employee mental health and allowing for more mobile, tech-oriented talent.
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Employees are confident — and ready to walk away, Robert Half says
As the U.S. reopens in full due to widespread vaccination, employers are struggling to find talent even as job postings see rapid growth.
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Which companies are celebrating Juneteenth? 10 big names to know
These popular companies are making good on their Juneteenth 2020 promises.
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Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo ask US staff to report vaccination status
Goldman is requiring its employees to record the date they received their shots and the manufacturer of the vaccine, but they won't have to show proof. Wells Fargo stressed that response is voluntary.
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Walsh: DOL is revisiting overtime threshold
The agency last updated the overtime threshold in 2019, when it finalized a $35,568 minimum salary for overtime exemptions.
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Deep DiveInequity, pay disparities and job insecurity: Inside the rise of tech unions
Labor efforts in the space are demystifying the idea that all tech workers have good working conditions.
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Soliciting mail ballots is objectionable conduct, NLRB rules
The decision sorts out lingering questions from a 2004 ruling, but it only affects elections in certain cases.
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Guild Education gathers industry leaders for advisory board aimed to fuel growth
The employee education platform has been at the forefront of a push for employee access to development and learning.
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Black board appointments increased in 2020, Heidrick & Struggles reports
Data from the 2021 U.S. Board Monitor revealed a spike in Black director appointments after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
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3 compliance issues to revisit in light of hybrid work
Communication, updated policies and documentation are key, said Michael Schmidt, labor and employment attorney with Cozen O'Connor.
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One year later, how has Bostock impacted employment law?
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision has already appeared in several cases involving Title VII and sexual orientation or gender identity.
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How companies can celebrate Juneteenth
D&I consultant Akilah Cadet offered actionable ways to celebrate the holiday, including internal and external messaging and programming ideas.
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Quit rate for restaurant workers hits all-time high
Hiring levels reached 1.2 million in April for the accommodation and foodservice sector, but it also recorded the highest quit rate of any industry at 5.6%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Survey: HR execs feel DEI goals are important, but work reality falls short
Since the racial reckoning of the past year began, HR executives have been keen to pause, re-evaluate and improve their approach to DEI goals.
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Employers tap contingent workers as worker demand outpaces supply
Clients of staffing company Randstad Sourceright are "reaching out to contingent labor where they haven't in the past."
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Employers may relax COVID-19 measures in fully vaccinated workplaces, OSHA says
The agency also published an emergency temporary standard covering certain healthcare employers.
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6 stories that forecast the effects of hybrid work
Hybrid work may be the natural follow up to a year of widespread remote work, but that doesn't guarantee an easy transition.
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LinkedIn will reward ERG leaders with a $10K bonus starting July 2021
Payment for D&I work may not only be an ethical concern, but a matter of greater credibility for ERGs.
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Papa John's store owners pay $3.25M to settle drivers' vehicle reimbursement suit
It's not the first time a class of delivery drivers has filed suit over wage and hour claims related to reimbursements.
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Deep DiveCould employer-subsidized pet insurance be a talent lure?
With pet adoptions soaring during the pandemic and employers focusing on more holistic benefits, offering and even subsidizing pet insurance could set employers apart.
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Walmart follows Target in closing stores on Thanksgiving Day
The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer said it will operate on regular hours on Nov. 24 and release Black Friday store hours at a later date.
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Amazon launches 'returnship' program that includes remote work, caregiver benefits
The format may appeal to employers seeking experienced workers for hard-to-fill positions.
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Amazon adds free counseling to benefits offerings
The e-commerce giant said it will fund up to 24 million counseling sessions each year.
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Court: McDonald's must face claims of sex harassment, assault
The restaurant argued a worker at a St. Louis franchise failed to establish it jointly employed her, but a judge disagreed.
