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Deep DiveEmployee appreciation events are moving beyond the happy hour
From parties for remote workers to tackling escape rooms for team-building, appreciation is getting a makeover.
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Interviewers' attention to facial scars, birthmarks wanes when candidates acknowledge them
Hiring managers need to work eliminate their biases against those who differ from them, be it in birthmarks, scars, style, speech, race or any other factor.
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Is your code of conduct up to code?
Without codes of conduct, organizations encourage maleficence, increase their risk of liability and jeopardize their brand.
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FLSA joint employment, regular rate regs coming in December
The agency also announced plans to fast-track updates to its FMLA regulations.
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Walmart changes its reassignment policy to settle ADA suit
Store employees with disabilities can now request Walmart search as many as five stores beyond their present location for positions that accommodate them.
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Onboarding efforts may leave something to be desired
Respondents to a recent survey said often their technology wasn't properly set up, and they didn't receive necessary supplies or introductions to co-workers.
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Jacksonville's Duval County rated top spot for talent attraction
Organizations may be able to make up in benefits and perks what they lack in location.
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LinkedIn: Workers who change jobs in house stay longer
The "build or buy" conundrum is at the center of talent acquisition today and LinkedIn data acknowledges the benefits of lateral moves.
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Poll: Young adults favor experience over degrees for job prep
They also viewed bachelor's degrees and vocational training as equivalent in readying them for success at work.
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ColumnPretend your boss is watching: How HR pros should manage their own social media
In this installment of "Other Duties as Assigned," HR Dive's lead editor, Kate Tornone, discusses best practices for HR pros on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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Johnson & Johnson 'returnships' turn the unemployed into top candidates
It's a win-win: "We’re getting great hires ... and helping people get back to work," the program's director told HR Dive.
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7th Cir.: School had ample notice to tell worker with 'uncontrollable crying' about FMLA rights
The employee met with her boss several times to report her worsening mental health and twice asked for an accommodation, the court noted.
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Bill floats full FMLA leave for spouses working for one employer
Spouses who double as colleagues are limited to a combined 12 weeks of FMLA leave per year following the birth or adoption of a child or to care for an ill family member.
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Report: 1% of job seekers enrolling in training participate in apprenticeships
Employers may need to examine the efficacy of the pipelines leading into their apprenticeship programs to ensure robust participation rates.
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Is the CHRO role a path to CEO?
HR roles have been in flux for ages but one thing is clear: They're becoming increasingly strategic.
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A running list of where the 2020 presidential candidates stand on paid family leave
Twenty candidates are vying for the presidency. Half support the proposed FAMILY Act, but others have their own ideas.
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IBM-backed project seeks to set standard for blockchain work credentials
The HR community has shown some interest in the technology, but experts have said a "dominant player" will be needed to spur adoption.
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Most flu-ridden workers stay home — but some still feel pressured to work
Last year's flu season was one of the longest on record and the CDC says this year's could reach similar heights.
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Deep DiveCan — or should — HR fire an employee because of a social media post?
"You're going to have to discharge everybody or rethink what kind of conduct is sufficient to enforce adverse employment action," one attorney told HR Dive.
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NJ DOL gives $3M in matching training grants to businesses
Training initiatives can run up a large bill from employers, but some experts have positioned L&D as an investment rather than an expense.
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Massachusetts General Hospital settles whistleblower's complaint for $13M
Some experts have suggested that employers embrace whistleblowers as an important source of feedback.
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'Times have changed:' Vague remarks fail to support age suit
Age-related statements can support a discrimination claim, but this generally doesn't include "simple teasing" or "offhand comments."
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UChicago perpetuated a 'good ol' boys club,' women allege
Sometimes, a workplace culture is problematic from a legal and morale standpoint. How does HR remedy this?
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Oil field services companies pay $1.2M to settle EEOC race discrimination claims
Experts generally agree that to reduce harassment in the workplace, training is a must — and it must be backed by good policies and a culture of respect.
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Meet the co-bots: How tech is aiding Whirlpool employees, not ousting them
With robots and other tech, employees perform their work faster and more safely, according to the company's VP of HR.
