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Manufacturer pays $4.4M for carpal tunnel screening
Federal law generally allows employers to set physical qualifications for jobs as long as they are job-related and consistent with business necessity.
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Companies lacking trust, career opportunities top 'worst employers' list
Speedway, Family Dollar Stores and LA Fitness appeared in the 24/7 Wall Street list's top 10 — a distinction that some say could drive away applicants.
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Effort to diversify Google workforce sees little progress, report says
The company hopes increased transparency will help diversify its workforce, but says it's aware that it also must create an inclusive culture.
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EEOC offers feds tips for improving candidate diversity
In a report noting a lack of female public safety officers, the agency recommended the government begin outreach at the grade-school level and improve visibility of female recruiters.
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WeWork pairs refugees with work and mentors
A grassroots movement at New York's WeWork location has grown to an international movement by the company to recruit, train and mentor refugees from around the world.
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Google Hire update makes more functions 'one-click'
Hire's tools aim to eliminate basic administrative tasks and free up HR pros to plan recruitment and hiring strategies.
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What HR leaders need to know about employee engagement
Engagement, engagement, engagement. It's the word every HR team has written at the top of a dry-erase board during a strategy meeting at least once.
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5 numbers you need to know from the SHRM 2018 Employee Benefits Survey
Employers may not want to get too caught up in what their competitors are doing, one CHRO said during #SHRM18.
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Gay, lesbian workers in UK face 'gay glass ceiling'
The problem is even more acute for gay and lesbian employees of color, according to researchers at IZA.
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OpinionHow to manage a remote team effectively
When it comes to managing remote teams, the keys to success are largely the same as managing any team, writes Anu Mannathikuzhiyil, client advocate at G&A Partners.
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Deep DiveIs this a #MeToo moment for gig workers?
Uber's move away from arbitration agreements may not necessarily trigger a sea change in how gig economy firms operate, experts say.
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What can HR actually do to effect cultural change?
It's time for HR to "get tangible" with culture and make it a useable business tool, one expert said at #SHRM18.
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Male allies key in curbing sexism, harassment at work
Men attending #SHRM18 received a call to action Tuesday, when a speaker asked them to stand up and speak out when they see sexism and harassment.
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National Business Group on Health urges employers to anticipate effects of opioid crisis
Before implementing a solution, an employer must determine the extent to which the epidemic has infiltrated the company.
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Facing pay equity pressure, employers move toward transparency
Social pressures are forcing employers to reconsider their compensation strategies, along with performance management programs.
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Employer pays $63K for failing to offer employee FMLA
HR should train managers on recognizing, responding to and escalating requests for leave, experts say.
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Deep DiveAs L&D evolves, practitioners must move fast and look forward
Talent development professionals are seeing their role expand to become a trusted advisor to the C-suite.
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Education must shift to produce 'job-ready' grads
To remain relevant, educators may need to work directly with business to develop curriculum, a new report says.
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Starbucks anti-bias training misses the mark
Canadian employees said they thought the anti-bias training focused too heavily on American issues.
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Coursera rolls out SMB offerings
The e-learning company, which only recently expanded in workforce learning, says it wants to provide an affordable option for small- and medium-sized businesses.
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What collaborations with Facebook and Slack say about the HR tech market
As industry competition heats up, platforms are opting to team together rather than fight it out. But what does that mean for the profession overall?
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A quick guide to bias education for your workforce
Employers across the country and at #SHRM18 are grappling with an important, if uncomfortable, question: What does bias look like in their company?
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How managers cause FMLA lawsuits — and 10 ways to get them to stop
Supervisors too often wear their hearts on their sleeves and fail to enforce workplace policies, speakers told attendees at SHRM's annual conference.
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HR's strategic role expands while admin role shrinks
Technology is helping HR professionals transition from largely data entry and maintenance overseers to human capital management strategists.
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Over half of US workers have left jobs after finding better benefits offerings
Just over one third of employees in a new Randstad U.S. survey said they are satisfied with their benefits, but only 48% know all of their employer's offerings.
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