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How one employer solved a leave problem the size of Texas
Frisco Independent School District is the largest employer in one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. And until five years ago, it was tracking leave on a spreadsheet.
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Most employers say they've passed on a candidate based on social media
Social media can be a helpful tool in the vetting process, but hiring managers need some guidelines to stay compliant.
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Study: Blurred lines between work and home harm workers and their families
Technology makes it easy to ignore the natural barriers between work and home, but employers need to step in when employees' health and well-being are jeopardized.
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Employees not entitled to religious accommodation of choice, 11th Cir. says
The court said an employer's offer to reassign a truck driver to a less-desirable route fulfilled its duty to accommodate his religion.
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Deep DiveHow Walmart rebranded development as an employee benefit
Learning is no longer optional; it's a must-have component of the employee value proposition.
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To make a move on millennial jobseekers, businesses make the move downtown
Employers nestled in a more suburban setting can still appeal to the younger generations of employees.
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Women in financial services face harsher barriers than in other industries
More than half of women in the poll who work in financial services believe their diversity status kept them from advancing in their organizations.
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DOL announces $100M to train workers displaced by automation, economic stagnation
The funding will help workers become competitive for high-demand employment opportunities, the agency said.
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Nike's female employees are 'devalued and demeaned,' new lawsuit claims
Two former employees at the athletics retailer alleged sex discrimination in a class action lawsuit, saying they were paid less than male counterparts and that harassment claims were ignored or mishandled.
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Flurry of EEOC harassment suits names United Airlines, Piggly Wiggly
As the agency cracks down on harassment, the spotlight shines brightly on HR and the role it should play in these situations.
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San Francisco proposal would require cannabis companies to hire apprenticeship grads
The CityGrow program is aimed at training disadvantaged workers, but employers say they can't handle another mandate.
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LinkedIn Learning adds Estée Lauder to list of corporate partners
Estée Lauder said its top LinkedIn Learning users, who individually clock between 40 and 100 hours worth of content, favor "digital-first focused learnings."
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Harassment claims need not detail every offensive act, 1st Cir. says
A lower court improperly dismissed an employee's age harassment claim because she failed to cite the exact dates, exact individuals involved and exact words used in each instance.
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Paid family leave ranks as favorite work benefit
Various state and local paid leave policies might confuse employers but employees are increasingly calling for it, a new poll by Unum reveals.
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OpinionHow automation can help businesses focus on human professional development
Progressive and fast-growth companies focus on people, not administrative duties, writes Paul Burrin, vice president at Sage People, an HR management software provider.
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Study: Employees' biggest struggles tied to work and finances
Because financial worry can reduce employees' productivity, employers that offer financial wellness programs might benefit as much as workers.
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A warning for HR: cut the snark or cue an FMLA violation
You've asked your managers to keep their emotions in check, but recent cases illustrate the importance of heeding your own advice, experts told attendees at the 2018 DMEC annual conference.
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Cracks starting to show in Severson, experts say
The 2017 ADA ruling sent shockwaves through the employment community. But employers, even those in the 7th Circuit, must exercise caution, experts say.
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HR pressured by job market to invest in wellness benefits
For wellness programs to be worth the investment, employers and workers must agree on the value and effectiveness of those programs.
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Koch Foods to pay $3.75M to settle sexual harassment, race claims
Hispanic workers at a Mississippi chicken processing plant were harassed and faced retaliation after complaining, EEOC alleged in a lawsuit.
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'The time is now': Why and how to start a pay audit today
Employers should seriously consider conducting a pay audit — and soon, experts suggested at the National Employment Law Institute’s 42nd annual Employment Law Update.
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Survey: US adults think apprenticeships, not college, make them more employable
Employers strapped for workers may want to consider how the apprenticeship trend could shape how and who they hire.
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Kronos the latest tech company to offer HCM, enterprise integration
HCM integration is the latest big push in the industry as tech leaders seek to become the "backbone" of an employer's tech offering.
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Deep DiveEnglish-only workplace rules: both discriminatory and disengaging?
Employers are increasingly finding themselves in the news or in court defending English-only policies. Do these rules ever have a place at work?
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CBA was no excuse for UPS docking pay of drivers with disabilities, court says
The policy applied to those medically unable to drive, while employees unable to drive for other reasons, including DUI convictions, received full pay.
Comp & Benefits