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Google HR head exits as observers see 'lingering' employee anger
Eileen Naughton worked to navigate fallout from executives' misconduct but employee trust hasn't completely recovered, one analyst told HR Dive.
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Wells Fargo ends mandatory arbitration of sex harassment claims
The bank's head of HR said the decision is "appropriate" as treatment of sexual harassment claims becomes a more prominent issue for businesses.
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Employer adopts hiring goal to resolve claim it hired 155 men, 5 women
Among other things, EEOC alleged the employer's physical tests had a disparate impact on female applicants.
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Mexican, Canadian engineers avoid US due to living expenses, immigration policy
The news may come as no surprise to tech companies struggling to find talent.
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Black workers in Washington, DC, are left behind, report says
The report found that black unemployment has not fully recovered to pre-recession levels.
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Job hopping on the rise since Great Recession, Indeed finds
When workers switch jobs, they generally relocate to a new industry.
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Home Depot to hire, train 80K associates
The home improvement store touted its training program that can "help associates get up to speed quickly" to meet demand.
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Unum boosts adoption assistance to $25K for employees
Many employers are boosting fertility and adoption benefits as a means of attracting and retaining top talent.
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NYC to pay EMTs, paramedics $14.5M in overtime suit
With a new salary threshold in place, it's a good time for employers to audit overtime practices, sources previously told HR Dive.
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EEOC to prioritize 'robust' compliance assistance, new chair says
A focus on compliance assistance over enforcement is standard for agencies operating under Republican administrations, experts say.
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Employees say tech is making work easier, but some fear replacement
Many in a recent study also said robots won't make better workers than humans.
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IT pros: Automation may take over jobs, but it won't replace the human touch
Some employers are turning to AI to fix talent gaps in cybersecurity — but adoption of such tools has had "mixed results," a Ponemon poll found.
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Millions of US workers have 'limited or no digital skills'
National Skills Coalition hosted a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to address digital gaps — and to explain why they're so pervasive.
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Gallup: A third of college faculty feel respected at work
Those in higher education aren't the only ones feeling disrespected; 90% of workers in a previous poll reported being bullied in the workplace.
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4 lessons learned from PwC's wellness program
HR pros can improve retention by starting small — no vendors required.
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Stray remarks — even if 'offensive' — didn't show discrimination, 5th Cir. says
Regardless, sources have said HR pros may want to conduct training to prevent stereotyping.
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New Jersey $2M grants will allow apprentices to earn college credits
State and local governments' incentives for registered apprenticeships range from tuition reimbursement to tax credits for employers.
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'Snubbing' from supervisors is not discrimination, 7th Cir. finds
A Wisconsin state worker alleged she endured poor treatment — including eye-rolling and non-material changes to her job — from a new supervisor.
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NYC, Flatiron School to train 75 city residents in software engineering
Experts say such partnerships will be necessary for employers and employees to remain competitive in the future.
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Quick tips for employers as coronavirus outbreak continues
U.S. employers need not overreact to this news — overreaction may, in fact, cause compliance troubles, one source told HR Dive.
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Workers are more productive when they keep it real
While authenticity at work can build trust among co-workers, some say HR may need to set limits.
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Report: Most board members found via recommendations, dampening diversity
Women have made gains on company boards but the movement toward more diversity has met some skepticism.
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Working women with caregiving duties are the most stressed, WebMD finds
Survey respondents said they want employers' help with distress, and they're not alone.
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Large employers expanding paid leave benefits
Caregiving duties pose a major problem to many workers. Businesses that offer solutions may boost recruitment and retention.
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Screening social media? Devise a rating system, Penn State researchers say
The researchers found recruiters were likely to pass over candidates who, among other things, expressed strong views.
