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Smartphones may improve the speed of reference checking
Mobile devices have become an attractive opportunity for recruiters and not just due to texting capabilities alone.
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Report: AI poised to retrain workers, not replace them
In a poll of 360 senior executives from North and Latin America, Asia Pacific and Europe, 75% of respondents plan to retrain their employees who have been displaced by machine learning.
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In public comments, employers take aim at NLRB's 'ambush' election rule
The Republican-majority NLRB is revisiting the rule — a sign that it may be in the crosshairs for rescission.
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Less than 30% of companies have a training plan in place to address organizational change
The majority of L&D pros, on the other hand, both acknowledge a constant state of change and expect to introduce diverse forms of learning content in 2018.
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Employers nationwide should look to NYC for salary history ban guidance
State and local governments continue to enact laws prohibiting employers from asking about candidates’ pay history, but it's not exactly clear when the bans apply. One guidance, however, has some tips.
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Report: Thousands of Amazon warehouse employees depend on SNAP benefits
Many U.S. retail industry chains controversially depend on low-wage workers who may qualify for government assistance programs like SNAP, even as a host of retailers have raised wages.
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Financial education can be tailored for men's and women's experiences
According to a new Merrill Lynch study, 70% of women believe men's life journeys differ from their own.
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Amazon pays workers to study aircraft mechanics, nursing
"We fund education in areas that are in high demand and do so regardless of whether those skills are relevant to a career at Amazon," CEO Jeff Bezos said in a letter to shareholders.
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'Have children and be happy' comment didn't show gender discrimination, 5th Cir. says
LSU successfully defended this case, but as equal pay claims and lawsuits continue to dominate headlines, employers may need to focus more on manager training.
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Young workers may start as job hoppers, but stay put longer as they age
Workers born in the early 1980s held on average 7.8 jobs between ages 18 and 30, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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How employers can better negotiate with their healthcare partners
It all comes down to having access to the latest medical research — and one industry group wants to make that possible.
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Almost half of millennials already opt for freelancing
Freelancers may outnumber other workers by 2027 or possibly sooner, a report from Upwork says.
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Mastercard's secret to voluntary benefits engagement? 'Grassroots buzz'
When it comes to boosting employees' voluntary benefits use, word of mouth is critical, a Mastercard senior vice president told employers at a National Business Group on Health conference.
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If employers don't offer the right digital health options, employees will find them elsewhere
Employers are still offering benefits that don't line up with workers' top picks, a new Castlight Health survey found.
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NYC considers a 'right to disconnect,' but employees aren't sure it will help
Some members of the business community recognize that there's a problem, too, but generally feel that legislation isn't the answer.
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Surgeon General asks employers to 'fight the killer that's in your medicine cabinet'
Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, U.S. Surgeon General, challenged employers to take a stand in fighting the opioid epidemic affecting workers and their communities.
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Employees who are paid the most are often the most stressed
High salaries often come with stress, but not necessarily happiness, a survey from LinkedIn shows.
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EEOC remains focused on pregnancy accommodation mandate
PruittHealth-Raleigh, LLC, denied a pregnant nursing assistant reassignment to a light-duty position, forcing her to resign, the commission has alleged in a lawsuit.
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Deep DiveIf resume lies are a reality, what's HR to do?
Per one estimate, 85% of resumes contain some form of exaggeration. Experts say HR should go back to the basics and focus on qualifications that really matter to fight the problem.
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Employers opt for telework, lower prereqs to find talent
Employers are increasingly focusing on skills, rather than degrees, according to a new study by The Conference Board.
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Recruiters say gender equality in hiring is improving
Respondents to a recent survey reported increased demand for women in C-suites, along with higher wages.
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Better brand awareness leads to better recruitment potential
A new report from Glassdoor reminds businesses how important marketing their brand can be for acquiring and retaining top talent.
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Deep DiveSolving HR's midlife crisis: Using human skills to lead change
HR leaders often say they want a seat at the table, especially during shifts like tech disruption. One expert has different advice: "Stop waiting for an invitation."
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ADP gets court to sanction former sales rep
A court initially ordered two ex-employees to stop soliciting ADP clients for their new employer, Ultimate Software Group. One of the workers, however, did so eight more times.
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In first no-poach settlement, DOJ skips criminal charges
DOJ said it opted for civil enforcement because the agreements were discovered before the agency announced its intent to pursue criminal charges.
