1 in 3 workers didn’t get a raise in the past year, BambooHR says

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  Male allies help advance gender equity, UT Austin study suggests

  With the proper space to learn and support to speak up, men can bridge the gap for marginalized co-workers.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  Sustainability skill training could be key talent draw, study says

  In a strange time for talent acquisition, clear efforts around sustainability can help employers stand out from the crowd.

  Learning

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  Lowe’s settles EEOC sex discrimination charge for $700K

  According to the complaint, management at an Arizona store allegedly allowed a male worker to make “notorious, open, and frequent” sexual comments toward female employees.

  Compliance

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  Study: Nearly one-third of employers balk at pay transparency

  With more states requiring pay disclosures, companies and their financial executives need to develop a consistent national strategy, said Mariann Madden of WTW. 

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  Worker didn’t show employer wrongdoing to justify missed EEOC deadline, court says

  The clock starts when the charging party has “unequivocal notice of the adverse action” and that a discriminatory act has occurred, the 11th Circuit explained.

  Compliance

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  Citi joins Amazon, Walmart in providing free college benefits

  The financial group is partnering with five schools, including the University of Maryland Global Campus.

  Learning

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  Emotional skills training bolsters employee satisfaction, Finnish group says

  At a time when HR teams have tried just about everything to improve retention, some in the industry have called on organizations to look inward.

  Talent

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  Pharmacist wins $134,000 jury award in ADA service dog case

  The hospital claimed to have concerns about sterility in the pharmacy, but didn’t maintain the area as a sterile environment, according to the complaint.

  Compliance

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  FTC statement puts gig economy platforms on notice

  The commission will use the “full portfolio of laws it enforces” to address unlawful practices by gig companies, it said Thursday.

  Compliance

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  Neurodiverse inclusion is improving, but lack of awareness is blocking progress

  Employers can improve by prioritizing inclusive language and retrofitting interview structures.

  Talent

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  Mailbag: How should we approach D&I across states with different political climates?

  Florida’s Stop WOKE Act has some D&I practitioners on edge, but ditching such programs entirely may not be the right approach, Emily Chase-Sosnoff, attorney at FordHarrison, told HR Dive.

  Compliance

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  What’s trending for HR leaders? Hiring slowdowns, flexible work, Gartner says

  Given anxiety around a potential downturn, it’s clear employers are in the midst of a strange situation nearing 2022’s end.

  Talent

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  Judge: ACA’s anti-HIV drug coverage mandate violated employer’s religious freedom

  The decision comes just two years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold regs allowing employers to opt out of the ACA’s contraceptive mandate.

  Compliance

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  3rd Cir. holds potential participants in class-action suits are protected from retaliation under FLSA

  The decision is a “really interesting and potentially troubling” one for employers, Jeff Ruzal, partner at Epstein Becker Green, told HR Dive.

  Compliance

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  7 stories on the importance of vacation

  Companies may need to prioritize mental health by rejecting overwork.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Study: Remote, hybrid workers have greater psychological safety than on-site workers

  This may be yet another perceived benefit of flexible work arrangements, alongside improved work-life balance, according to meQuilibrium.

  Talent

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  Commutes are costly — but co-working spaces may strike a balance, survey finds

  Workplace solutions are likely to play out differently from organization to organization, experts have noted.

  Talent

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  Feds issue employer toolkit to ensure workers’ rights are ‘freely exercised’

  The toolkit is being rolled out amid aggressive efforts by the Biden administration to strengthen workers’ ability to organize.

  Compliance

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  IT certifications ease tech job access as employers lower degree requirements

  The tech talent crunch has companies looking beyond academic credentials to meet workforce demand. For burgeoning IT pros, there’s a chance to level up. 

  Talent

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  Lawsuit seeks ouster of Seattle Pacific trustees, interim president over anti-LGBTQ hiring policy

  Leaders breach fiduciary duty with a policy that violates Washington law, plaintiffs allege in another case involving a religious college and LGBTQ rights.

  Compliance

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  Youth apprenticeship is rising, but diversity remains a struggle

  The percentages of Black and women apprentices “have not budged significantly,” due in part to systemic issues in apprenticeship-heavy industries, JFF’s report said.

  Talent

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  Gallup: Hybrid work’s benefits ‘substantially outweigh’ its challenges

  Culture has been the most obvious challenge associated with flexibility, but access to resources and equipment is also a concern.

  Talent

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  Employment nonprofit settles race discrimination, retaliation claim with EEOC for $100,000

  Skils’kin tolerated racial harassment and retaliated against a worker who complained, the EEOC alleged.

  Compliance

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  Opinion

  4 ways to combat high turnover of chief diversity officers

  Despite the increasing quantity of CDOs, the data shows a shockingly slow growth rate due to preventable factors, D&I adviser William Cooper writes.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  As holiday season looms, recruiting is top concern

  HR has struggled with a contentious labor market for years, but the pandemic highlighted the challenges many employers face regarding hiring.

  Talent

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