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Indeed job postings down 15% compared to 2019
Percentage change in postings is particularly sharp in industries hardest hit by the novel coronavirus.
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Dollar General manager's 'isolated comments' didn't show disability discrimination, 7th Cir. says
Employers often can defeat discrimination claims by demonstrating a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for an adverse decision.
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Deep Dive
3 leaders on crafting a remote L&D program
As the pandemic forces millions to telework, many work-related activities, including learning and development, have also gone remote.
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Yujin Kim
ColumnThe Talent Textbook: Hire workers with disabilities and unlock an undervalued talent pool
Individuals with disabilities have a lot to offer, including outperforming their co-workers, according to Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Carlos Cubia.
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Nearly a third of workers 'actively avoid' going to HR with problems
Some employees may have an inaccurate perception of HR, but workplace culture-building efforts may still leave a lot to be desired, a survey revealed.
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Permission granted by USAA / Employees line up for curbside pick-up of meals and essential grocery food items across its corporate campuses.
USAA offers its employees curbside meal service during COVID-19 pandemic
The idea came from one of the company's employees; the service now helps 35,000 nationwide.
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NYU: US progress on gender equality has slowed in recent years
Some employers have upped efforts around causes like fair pay, but even well-intended policies may fall short.
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Immigrants on the front lines of essential work during coronavirus outbreak
Immigrants are well-represented in a variety of essential jobs including hospital and at-home healthcare roles.
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COVID-19 treatment, tests could increase employers' 2020 healthcare costs by 7%
Some employers that remain open due to their essential status have looked to benefits offerings to protect employees.
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Fed: US unemployment rate could top 30% in Q2 2020
Millions of jobs are at risk of layoffs due to COVID-19, and that figure grows as states and localities announce stricter public-health measures.
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DOL outlines rules for bonuses, benefits in overtime calculations
The clarifications came in the form of three opinion letters regarding the new regular rate regulations.
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5th Cir. upholds jury verdict awarding Texas police lieutenants overtime
Misclassification of employees under the FLSA is a common issue and can lead to costly litigation.
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Walmart will test employee temperatures and provide masks, gloves
The retailer is shipping infrared thermometers to all of its stores and facilities and will ask any employee with a temperature above 100 degrees to stay home or seek medical attention.
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Hiring freezes most common cost control amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Willis Towers Watson report noted that relatively few employers have cut salaries, though wage freezes and delayed raises are on the table.
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Interact intentionally: How HR can encourage effective online meetings
As the new coronavirus pandemic pushes more workplaces online, managers may need help rethinking meetings.
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Kate Tornone
EEOC emphasizes anti-discrimination laws in COVID-19 response webinar
A global pandemic may have caused the transformation of federal leave laws, but the country's discrimination laws are very much intact, speakers said.
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World War II-era training program prepares companies for rapid change
TWI underscores the importance of front-line management during a crisis or period of change, like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Deep DiveHow coding schools 'graduated' to corporate education
Coding boot camps have become part of a larger upskilling movement in the business world and an enabler of diversity in tech.
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CompTIA offers free e-learning to test drive an IT career
As telework increases due to the spread of COVID-19, companies are heavily relying on the expertise of IT professionals.
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9th Cir.: Employees failed to show background check info was confusing
A dissenting judge, however, said that when a job applicant is unaware he or she is authorizing a consumer report, the employer may violate FCRA.
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DOL outlines small-business exemption from coronavirus paid leave law
Businesses with fewer than 50 employees are exempt from two aspects of the FFCRA, the agency said.
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How IBM aims to bridge the upskilling gap
While its new open courses are aimed toward young people, they may serve a need present in all age groups.
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Morgan Stanley pledges no job cuts in 2020 — and several banks follow
Citi, Wells Fargo and Bank of America all vowed to maintain staffing levels throughout the coronavirus crisis, while European lenders such as HSBC and Deutsche Bank, which were planning layoffs, put them on hold.
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Lidl highlights health benefits in search for 1K workers
The industry-wide hiring spree appears to have pushed employers to cut down on time-to-hire and bulk up on workers.
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$2 trillion COVID-19 package prioritizes relief for workers, small businesses
Among other things, the CARES Act includes a payroll tax credit for certain employers.
UPDATED: April 2, 2020 at 10:39 a.m.
