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Walmart hit with bias claim for denying light-duty program to pregnant workers
Employers may need to familiarize themselves not only with applicable federal law, but also relevant legislation at the state and local levels.
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Digital transformation calls for leadership innovation
Leaders of the future must inspire others, leverage technology, encourage collaboration, drive innovation and manage risk, a Randstad US report said.
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EEOC sues employer for maintaining an English-only policy
According to the commission, a plant manager for an Ithaca, New York, employer also complained that he was sick of immigrants stealing American jobs and urged immigrant employees to leave America.
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Employers stumble over poor leadership and changing cultures
Gender divides, demographic disparities and leadership lapses threaten employers' best laid plans for a fair and thriving workplace, a new Udemy report reveals.
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47% of employees with medical conditions aren't properly advised on workplace resources
A new study emphasizes the important role employers play by providing employees with appropriate information and services to reduce stress.
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OpinionCompany culture is important for making veterans feel supported
Veterans will feel welcome when businesses hold strong values and emphasize a sense of purpose, writes Jeff Morin, chief of staff at Sallyport Global and veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Restaurant managers ignored race harassment, EEOC suit says
Harassment generally becomes actionable when an employer fails to act; that's why manager training is so crucial.
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The benefits specialist role is growing to include recruiting and retention
Benefits are becoming integral to talent acquisition, but only 7% of professionals in a survey said they communicate with employees about significant life changes that could impact benefits consumption.
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What you need to know about talent management
The most underestimated tool in the HR toolbox may be your front-line managers — and forward thinking HR pros are making manager development a key part of their business strategy.
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Lawsuit accuses Spotify exec of discrimination, organizing 'boys' trips'
A female former sales leader alleged that the company denied women pay increases and that her complaint "fell on deaf ears."
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CEOs want agility — and HR can be the one to provide it
HR is "the key enabler" that syncs organizational functions from hiring to culture, according to Renata Lerch, vice president of global marketing and communications at Scrum Alliance.
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Pay nondisclosure and poor communication frustrate job seekers
On the other hand, pay transparency, uncanceled interviews and timely callbacks add up to a positive candidate experience, a new Glassdoor poll said.
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Study: Most workers would OK a 4-day workweek
Will flexible working become the new nine to five? One study points out that employees may be pretty amenable to it.
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Multiple accommodation attempts demonstrated employer's good faith, 8th Cir. says
Despite not finding an accommodation, the Northern States Power Company acted in good faith in attempting to accommodate a lineman with a disability, an appeals court said.
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What drives Gen Z? Embracing failure and taking risks
Some managers have predicted they will struggle with managing Gen Zers, but an EY survey may give them hope for the new generation's potential.
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Deep DiveSuccession planning isn't just for the C-suite anymore
The talent gap is real, and businesses are feeling its crunch from the top of the employee pyramid all the way down to its base.
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Half of recruiters say a resume lie is a deal-breaker
The other half in a recent survey said it depends on the fabrication — but lies about academic degrees were deemed particularly offensive.
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Job openings signal stronger-than-usual holiday hiring in 2018
A sign of the times: Target said it intends to hire 120,000 seasonal workers this year, matching the number set by Amazon in 2017.
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IT staffing firm to pay $350K for visa violations
DOL said its investigation "demonstrates our commitment to safeguard American jobs."
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Fitbit rolls out connected health platform for health plans, employers
The tool leverages the company's wearables technology with an app and Twine Health's disease management know-how.
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Why Netflix was named a top employer brand
Increasingly, employers have to both build a strong company culture and spread the word about their employee experience to attract top candidates.
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Millennials and older workers split on work motivations
Flexible work options, however, appear to be highly desirable to workers across generational lines, according to a recent FlexJobs survey.
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Auto-deducted lunch breaks continue to land employers in court
The FLSA doesn't expressly prohibit automatic deductions, but recent lawsuits show that they can be risky.
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OpinionNavigating mandatory minimum wage increases and historically low unemployment rates
HR should view minimum wage increases as an opportunity to evaluate hiring and compensation policies across their companies, writes Paycor CHRO Karen Crone.
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Excess email keeps managers from leading, study says
Without communication guidelines, employees of every level could lose out on efficiency and productivity for the sake of a clean inbox.
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