The Latest
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DOL again warns employers not to delay FMLA designation
There is no exception to the FMLA's designation requirement for employees who prefer to decline the law's protections, the agency said in an opinion letter.
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SponsoredFinding (and keeping) high performers
Digital incentives offer new solutions for keeping sales reps loyal, engaged, and successful.
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Noodles & Company introduces financial wellness benefits to attract and retain talent
When organizations provide workers with financial assistance, they also help their own bottom lines, multiple reports have shown.
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Cintas pays $424K after allegedly refusing to hire men
The allegations carry an important reminder about "reverse" discrimination.
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Randstad to fill 17K jobs for employers anticipating busy holiday season
The openings largely include customer service, warehouse support and industrial positions.
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Atlassian makes its D&I tool free to employers
The company said it used the program to cut attrition rates for women in technical roles in half.
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Deep Dive'Let it break:' How HR can stop putting out fires and think strategically
HR can propel a business into the future, but how do you get the CEO's ear, and what do you say once you have it?
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EEOC won't renew pay data collection after current cycle
The notice will not affect the EEOC's collection of 2017 and 2018 Component 2 data that certain employers must submit by Sept. 30.
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OpinionGoing beyond the mentor: Steps tech can take to include more women
WhiteHat Security's Rachael Andrews sees examples of qualified women struggling to gain respect for their tech skills everywhere — but employers can step in to uplift them.
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Employers believe experience, not a degree, is better at showing data literacy
As recruiters continue to struggle to find tech talent, many have embraced practical skills and reconsidered degrees as a hiring requirement.
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New York City sues Chipotle, alleges labor law violations
Wage and hour issues, like those alleged in the lawsuit, are common and can be problematic as they tend to affect large numbers of workers.
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ManpowerGroup: Positive outlook for hiring continues in Q4
Organizations will likely need to optimize their talent strategies to hire in this tight talent market.
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California passes bill codifying 'ABC' classification test
The bill, AB-5, is a major piece of legislation that would affect the independent contractor debate in a state that hosts several gig economy companies.
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Women land nearly half of chief marketing officer spots
A report from Russell Reynolds Associates reveals a level of gender parity that remains rare in other positions.
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Gender diversity may encourage better work-life balance, positive outlooks
One benefit of gender diversity recent studies have confirmed is the positive impact female leaders can have on team members.
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EEOC: Union Pacific ignored doctor's opinion of worker recovered from tumor
Employers violate the ADA if they claim an employee with medical restrictions poses a safety risk but cannot show a "direct threat," EEOC has said.
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The skills gap grew by 12% last year, survey says
Though some experts question the origin of the skills gap, businesses do appear to feel the impact of a talent shortage.
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City didn't discriminate, but retaliated for bias complaint, says 11th Cir.
The ruling shows that the definition of "protected activity" encompasses more than formal lawsuits.
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Report: Trade war, tariffs to blame for August job cuts
The tech industry reported the highest number of cuts last month.
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Less than half of small businesses plan to hike hiring in next 12 months
Small businesses may be able to improve their pitch by, among other things, leveraging their unique cultures.
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Universe shifts, millennials now ask Gen Z for tech help
Gen Z exudes technology confidence, which may lead them to give first priority to employers that allow them to try new tech and take their suggestions.
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Lyft sexual assault suit alleges inadequate background checks, investigations
Employers that hire true independent contractors generally aren't liable for the negligent acts of contractors, an attorney told HR Dive, but there are excptions.
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Study: Women are widely underrepresented in STEM research institutions
Gender parity won't occur on its own, research has shown. Organizations will need to prioritize diversity and inclusion efforts to address this issue.
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Study: Men in same-sex couples lose out most on paid parental leave
The study highlights the unintended consequences of making assumptions about family structures and gender roles.
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Medical center fired whistleblower who was told to hire millennials, EEOC says
After the worker reported the alleged age bias to the center's officials, the EEOC said his job as supervisor of the IT help desk was eliminated in a reorganization.
