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11th Cir.: Panel 'overwhelmingly preferred' fire chief candidate for experience, not race
The city of Americus, Georgia, showed it chose the other candidate based on education, training, experience and interview performance.
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SponsoredSoftware developer training: Five mistakes organizations make
Explore common oversights that prevent companies from designing training that delivers long-term results.
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49% of employees in new poll quit to escape a bad boss
Besides lowering staff morale and driving employees to quit their jobs, toxic bosses could be a safety risk, according to other research.
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Domino's franchisee delivers $800K settlement in drivers' underpayment suit
The settlement highlights a number of concerns — including tip credits and uniform deductions — that employers should note.
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Legacy performance management programs are 'failing' workers
Annual reviews have been under scrutiny for some time for not improving performance, a Betterworks survey shows.
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5 fast tips to help HR pros survive open enrollment 2019
HR Dive spoke with three benefits experts whose open enrollment strategies included preparation and teamwork to tech tools and regularly scheduled lunch breaks.
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Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, General Mills among Working Mother's Best Companies for Dads
Both fathers and mothers seek support from the workplace, and studies show support for working fathers benefits the whole family.
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28% of California public companies still need female board members to comply with new law
The law, which has sparked similar attempts in other states, may place "constrained optimization" on some companies, one researcher told HR Dive.
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HR leaders say their jobs will be 'unrecognizable' in 10 years
Conditions are favorable for a strategic move. HR professionals just need to find a way to get — or take — a seat at the table.
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4 tips for walking first-timers through open enrollment
Testimonials — be they from team members or social media influencers — are just one way to prep newbies for difficult benefits decisions.
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Model's rigid schedule may have made her an employee, says 2nd Cir.
Courts and agencies use various tests to determine a worker's classification, but they all ultimately turn on how much control an employer exerts.
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EEOC: Pediatric group fired worker whose religion prohibited her from attending holiday party
When the employee asked to be excused from attending the holiday party, the practice owner fired the worker "on the spot" via text message, EEOC said.
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Workers with mental health disorders experience the most discrimination
HR may be able to show support to workers by initiating well-being programs, but they'll need C-suite buy-in to see success.
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Half of working parents say they can't give 100% on the job
HR has a number of ways to address working parents' struggles, but the process starts with understanding what their pain points are.
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OpinionThe missing link between jobs and people? Better data
Data innovation isn’t about science — it’s about people, writes Jason Tyszko, vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
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8th Cir.: Dollar General worker didn't need 'magic words' to ask for ADA accommodation
A supervisor allegedly told the worker she could remain employed only if she "could do the job and not be sick all the time."
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Walmart to test healthcare concierge, data services
The offerings, which will appear in the company's 2020 medical plan, are aimed at reducing the cost of health coverage.
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Employee had 'unequivocal' notice of arbitration agreement, 5th Cir. rules
The employer provided notice in a mailed brochure, on its internal website and in posters throughout the workplace, among other things.
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Kids, pets and hugs are coming to the office — and many workers don't like it
Employees feel increasing pressure to share more with co-workers, often leading to crossed boundaries, according to Udemy.
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Culture, performance management face scrutiny in equity audits
Employers are working to address concerns around any personal attribute being used in any process that impacts salary, a WorldatWork survey found.
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Corporate directors blame themselves for culture problems, PwC finds
A toxic culture can permeate an entire organization, driving away employees.
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EEOC: Walmart refused to allow applicant with disability to take physical assessment
"This case is a clear example of an employer jumping to conclusions based on an applicant's obvious disability," an EEOC regional attorney said.
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At SCOTUS, future of LGBTQ worker rights may hinge on a single word
Regardless of how the court rules, it won't necessarily change employer practices, attorneys told HR Dive.
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Starbucks expands family planning benefits to cover surrogacy, insemination
The additions come just a month after the coffee chain rolled out its mental health benefits.
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Court OKs Waste Pro garbage collectors' overtime, joint employment suit
The order could allow a jury to decide whether Waste Pro USA was a joint employer along with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., and therefore liable for the alleged violations.
