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McDonald's, AARP partner on jobs for older workers
The partnership comes as the restaurant and its franchisees gear up to hire 250,000 workers for the summer.
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LGBTQ execs less likely to say employers prioritize D&I in recruiting
Among LGBTQ executives in a recent survey, 45% said diverse talent left their organization because of a lack of inclusion or engagement.
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Workers accuse Google of retaliating against them for organizing efforts
The two employees organized the November walkout of 20,000 Google workers, according to an internal letter obtained by Fortune.
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New study highlights why employers still need human operators
Phone menus are increasingly common, according to a Clutch study, but most people want to talk to a human. Talent strategies may need to account for that.
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6th Cir.: Employee fired for health issues has viable ADA 'regarded as' claim
Absence and disability management can create headaches for HR, but training can help employers handle these situations.
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Jury awards $3.8M to paramedic told her breastfeeding schedule was 'excessive'
Tucson's fire department violated the FLSA and Title VII when it assigned the employee to stations without a lactation space, the jury found.
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Standard performance management is 'failing' workers
A report from Deloitte criticized employee review systems for being subjective and focused on past performance.
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24/7 availability can be an ADA essential function, 5th Cir. says
The statute didn't protect a law-enforcement employee with PTSD because he could not, with or without an accommodation, be available around the clock.
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Employees favor messaging tools over email, but security risks remain
Ditching the reliance on email might improve workers' internal communications, but not without creating security risks, a survey showed.
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How one company built a white-collar apprenticeship program
"We challenged ourselves to find unlocked genius," John Kinney, The Hartford's chief claims officer, told HR Dive in an interview.
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42% say mentorship programs don't meet expectations
Men are more likely than women to say their employers provide enough or more than enough mentorship opportunities at work, the study found.
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HempStaff launches medical marijuana training and certification
The course also offers a resume template, instructions on writing a cover letter and interview tips for learners seeking jobs, the staffing agency said.
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70 Million Jobs pivots to staffing agency model for formerly incarcerated
Previously a job board for those with criminal backgrounds, the firm said the move would allow it to better leverage its "position of control."
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'Right of first refusal' has wide worker support, report claims
Support of such an arrangement, which would give workers the chance to buy ownership stakes in their workplaces, crossed generational lines, too.
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Most employees would grade their jobs a B-
Respondents to a Kforce survey noted poor communication and a lack of transparency as reasons for the sub-par grade.
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Employer settles EEOC suit alleging it pressured pregnant nursing assistant to quit
The agency also said the company failed to accommodate the employee's medically imposed lifting restriction.
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DOJ suit: Employer violated USERRA's 'equivalent position' reinstatement mandate
A North Carolina county allegedly eliminated a dean's position while he was away for military service and offered him re-employment as a phys ed teacher.
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Hiring dipped in consumer goods, retail in 2018
The shifts are particularly noteworthy because both industries have struggled with recruiting and retention efforts of late.
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Study: Just half of grads report finding meaningful work
Much like those already in the workforce, students desire meaningful work and sometimes seek out employers with values that mirror their own.
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Few HR leaders think workers trust company leaders
HR is in a good position to address the underlying causes of distrust, such as change, stress or a lack of communication.
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Court revives NYC worker's retaliation suit — despite finding no discrimination
After complaining about harassment, the employee alleged she was denied lunch breaks, which triggered migraines.
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Employers dumping help-desk phones for bots, apps
The trend is part of a broader effort by employers to use automation to boost productivity and improve the user experience, according to a new report.
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Majority of hiring managers vie for recent grads
The Robert Half study cited enthusiasm to start a career and fresh perspectives as managers' top reasons for hiring new grads.
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SCOTUS to decide whether Title VII forbids LGBT discrimination
"This is a wake-up call to employers throughout the country, regardless of the way the Supreme Court goes," Haynes and Boone Partner Jason Habinsky said.
UPDATED: April 22, 2019 at 5:25 p.m.
