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  Federal workforce participation rate of people with disabilities is increasing, EEOC report finds

  However, the rate still falls below the government's goal of 12%. 

  Talent

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  Sponsored by Mercer

  The secret is in the (hot fudge) sauce

  To compete in the race for critical talent, focus on your employees' wellbeing to enhance your employee value proposition.

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  Boldt Co.'s 'gatekeeper' program offers mental health, suicide prevention support

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Construction's suicide rate is among the highest of any industry.

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  People feel disconnected from company culture. But is hybrid work the problem?

  While the office serves as an easy central place for culture to form, it doesn't automatically inspire connectedness, a Gartner report said.

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  Employers unprepared for increased reliance on external workers, MIT and Deloitte find

  Freelancers and contract workers are in high demand, but employers face a number of challenges to their capacity to hire, absorb and retain them.

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  Talent, upskilling gaps threaten enterprise data aspirations

  A commitment to big data pressures companies to develop enterprisewide data and analytics talent through upskilling and recruitment. 

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  3 mistakes to avoid in the transition to hybrid work

  HR must be thoughtful about pay, flexibility and communication, Thrive HR Consulting's Reynaldo Ramirez and Jason Walker said from Workhuman Live in Atlanta.

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  Unlike boomers, millennials didn't find good jobs until their 30s. Here's what it means for colleges and employers.

  New reports describe how education-work pipelines fail many young adults, especially those of low socioeconomic status. What can prompt changes?

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  Citing $1.2 trillion infrastructure act, EEOC probes racism, sexism in construction

  Hateful episodes on jobsites draw feds' attention as IIJA money works its way to states.

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  5 timekeeping tips from a former WHD administrator

  Employers can't eliminate the risk of litigation surrounding timekeeping, but they can minimize it with a few steps.

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  Netflix addresses content that runs counter to employees' personal values

  The company cautioned applicants that if they did not wish to work on productions they perceived to be harmful, "Netflix may not be the best place for you."

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  3rd Cir.: DuPont correctly suspected FMLA abuse, didn't retaliate in firing employee

  DuPont discovered behavior inconsistent with the employee's leave upon surveillance, the 3rd Circuit said.

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  Tips to reel in Gen Z, from a LinkedIn recruiter

  Many entry-level jobs ask for years of experience unrealistic for an entry-level candidate, according to LinkedIn recruiter Madison Vitug.

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  Survey: Half of companies didn't meet hiring goals last year

  Hiring may actually be harder for employers who are fully remote, the survey said.

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  Survey: On average, remote workers are about 20% happier

  Millennials are happiest with the arrangement, the Tracking Happiness survey found.

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  5 time management strategies for HR professionals

  Surrender the goal of ever achieving "work-life balance," said LaShawn Davis, founder of The HR Plug.

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  The Stop WOKE Act may put a 'strategic pause' on DEI efforts

  If the controversial legislation goes into effect as written, it will dampen and in some instances end employer efforts to foster growth.

  Compliance

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  Starbucks to cover travel for employees seeking abortion, gender-affirming care

  The policy applies to workers, as well as their dependents, who need to travel more than 100 miles to access these medical procedures. 

  Talent

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  What's holding women back from C-suite roles in tech?

  Societal trends worked against women in tech, as they disproportionately left the workplace, one executive said.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  Amazon's unpaid time off practices violate USERRA, class-action suit claims

  Amazon allegedly counted unpaid time off against employees in the U.S. armed services or National Guard when they took military leave — and then fired them when they ran out of that time.

  Compliance

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  Lowe's joins in on debt-free college trend

  A few weeks before the Guild announcement, Lowe's committed $9 million toward the education of historically marginalized students.

  Comp & Benefits

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  How to prepare for automated hiring tool bias laws

  The use of AI to sift through resumes or assess performance could expose organizations to notification and audit requirements, starting in New York City. 

  Compliance

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  Column

  Birthday party panic: On managing anxiety in the workplace

  In a story that went viral, an employer recently learned an expensive lesson after allegedly ignoring a worker's anxiety disorder.

  Compliance

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  Q&A

  How one CLO trains future tech leaders while tackling gender inequality

  Technology is advancing every second and CLOs have to learn, unlearn and re-learn everyday, said Melike Aydin of UP School.

  Talent

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  Appointment of women to Fortune 500 boards hits record high

  Boards have made strides toward greater diversity but still do not sufficiently represent some racial and ethnic groups, Heidrick & Struggles said.

  Compliance

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  Tracker

  A running list of states and localities that require employers to disclose pay or pay ranges

  A new front has emerged in state and local governments' attempts to address pay inequity.

  Compliance

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