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ColumnThe talent textbook: How to start sourcing
It takes a blend of approaches — and tenacity — to find the right hire.
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4th Cir.: Employee denied promotion because of poor communication skills, not bias
This decision contains some valuable insights for employers, especially as it illustrates the value of documentation and performance reviews.
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Miami tops 2019 list of happiest US cities for workers
In addition to location, worker happiness also is determined by meaningful work, employer branding and autonomy.
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62% of workers would relocate for a new job, survey finds
Relocation assistance could be the perk that helps employers attract top, faraway talent.
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NY moves to ban discrimination based on gender identity, expression
The Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act makes New York one of at least 21 states (and D.C.) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of gender identity.
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US Chamber: Shutdown 'absolutely' slowing deregulation
Employers are waiting for several high-profile regulatory decisions, including one affecting the H-1B visa process for skilled immigrants.
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Jury awards hotel worker $21.5M in religious accommodation suit
The employer allegedly revoked an arrangement that allowed the employee to have Sundays off.
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Comments about Parkinson's may send BNSF to trial
A field manager for the railway company allegedly told the plaintiff he was "never coming back to work."
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Deep DiveFor Generation Z, the value of a construction career is a no-brainer
Trades training is an attractive alternative to student loans for frugal Gen Zers, who seek financial success and entrepreneurial opportunities at a young age.
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DHL Supply Chain hopes new career site, automation can improve hire rates
Employers can better attract and retain talent by simplifying and speeding up the hiring process.
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Automation fears may drive policy changes, Indeed says
Workers who expressed worry about automation in a recent poll also tended to favor reducing both legal immigration and occupational licensing requirements.
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Another tough flu season could cost businesses $17B
Employers can encourage employees and their families to get vaccinated, but mandatory vaccinations for workers can be risky, legally speaking.
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Google walkout group stages Twitter campaign against forced arbitration
Mandatory arbitration has become one of the most controversial aspects of employment law; employers now face mounting public pressure to end it.
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Survey: 33% of workers say they've played hooky
Workers' call-ins aren't always due to illness. Dissatisfaction with the workplace may be the motive.
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Former agents sue Farmers Insurance for age discrimination
ADEA compliance remains a low priority for many employers, leading some to call age discrimination employment's "open secret."
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What is the true cost of caregiving on the workforce?
Few employers think caregiving influences employee performance, according to a new study from Harvard Business School.
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More than half of employees have experienced job burnout, report finds
HR leaders can ease the effects of burnout by helping workers achieve a sustainable work-life balance.
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Deep DiveWhy employers are spending more on learning and development
When deciding whether to invest in L&D for employees, employers can choose between paying now or paying later.
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Global companies that overlook inclusion face hiring, retention challenges
A new study also revealed that a company's equitable resolution of issues greatly affects turnover.
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With the government shutdown still underway, affected workers turn to gig jobs
A report noted that more people are being swept up in what it calls "changing, and often deteriorating, workforce dynamics."
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Starbucks to install needle-disposal boxes after workers raise safety concerns
The opioid epidemic has hit American employers hard in recent years, and its effects extend beyond increased absenteeism and healthcare costs.
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Few global C-suite leaders talk about disability
Businesses overlook the value of workers with disabilities, which is akin to dismissing a market the size of Indonesia, Brazil and Pakistan combined, research found.
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Pair of injunctions halt employer ACA contraceptive opt-out
The government will almost certainly appeal the ruling but employers' approach to contraceptive coverage is unlikely to change, regardless of the outcome.
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Senior leaders misunderstand sponsorship, employees say
The disconnect represents missed opportunities for all parties involved, according to the Center for Talent Innovation.
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More employees entering workforce equipped with tech skills, execs report
The digital skills gap may be shrinking, with leaders seeing an influx of technology-apt workers, but businesses still have work to do.
Learning