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No employers received an A grade in study on gender equality
GM, the top scorer, had a 71%, or a B+, from Equileap, which analyzed S&P 100 Index companies. The average score came in at 45% — a C-.
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SponsoredCulture chronicles from award-winning organizations
Learn how award-winning organizations have aligned their culture with their business objectives and made culture their competitive advantage.
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Employee experience must transcend mere engagement, experts say
Creating a culture of recognition and inclusivity can help engage employees — and inspire them to spread the word to potential hires.
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Employees say personalized total well-being support would improve program engagement
Employee turnover could be reduced by "providing the right support to the right individual when and where it is needed," a report said.
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How are future HR leaders shaped? SHRM aims to find out
Among other things, a new research project will explore how HR can become the hub of a larger work ecosystem.
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Court: Contractor 'acknowledgment form' can't dictate employment status
The agreement is relevant, the court said, but only tells part of the story; a jury could still deem the plaintiff an employee.
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With 400K jobs to fill, manufacturers seek immigration reform
Employers' top political advocates are increasingly sounding the alarm over talent, but the concept of a skills gap also faces criticism.
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Judge declines to sanction exotic dancer for alleged 'cookie cutter' FLSA suit
Across industries, members of the gig economy are pushing back against their classification, arguing they're actually employees.
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Conflict management tops list of in-demand soft skills
Multigenerational workplaces, for example, may require conflict management skills, Udemy said.
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Dove Men+Care launches pledge, $1M fund to support caregiver dads
Paid leave for fathers benefits families — and can play a key role in an employer's benefits strategy.
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Study: Automation impacts employees less than mass layoffs
Researchers found, however, that automation's biggest negative impacts on workers were lost wages and periods of unemployment.
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The BP returnship program is back with a 9-month span
Return-to-work programs help valued talent reconnect with the workplace after an extended absence — and their popularity is growing.
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'Hipster' culture can be found in today's hot job searches
Indeed's list of growing "hipster jobs" may indicate that employees want to work for employers that share their values.
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NYC bans employment discrimination based on hairstyle
The guidance from the New York City Commission on Human Rights notes black workers' right to wear natural, treated or untreated hairstyles.
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HR is overwhelmingly white and female, data indicates
A pay gap exists in the field, too — female HR managers earned 13% less on average than their male counterparts, according to Namely.
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New bipartisan bill seeks to expand ADEA protections
The bill comes at a time in which age discrimination has been called an "open secret" in employment.
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Deep DiveIn employer-educator partnerships, don't overlook the learners
To ensure programs are successful, employers have to bridge the divide between their needs and the needs of employees.
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USCIS resumes fast-track H-1B processing
Employers have expressed concern about the agency's heavy workload and changes to the program.
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Employment growth decelerates for workers with disabilities
Even as external forces begin to slow some job growth, employers' commitment to diversity doesn't appear to be waning.
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Work that fosters self-esteem drives employee engagement
The key to employee engagement may be the human connection organizations make with workers, according to a study from ITA Group.
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Papa John's to offer free degrees to corporate employees
The Dough & Degrees program will cover tuition costs for undergraduate and graduate degrees through Purdue Global’s online platform.
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Deep DiveHow hiring leaders navigate the 4 dimensions of finding talent
Part detective, part analyst, hiring pros must evaluate qualifications, experience, soft skills and potential — all in a short time-to-hire period.
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Rumor about sleeping with the boss can be sex discrimination, 4th Cir. says
One manager even told the plaintiff that he had "great things" planned for her but could no longer recommend her for promotions due to the rumor.
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VR forklift training helps drivers secure more jobs, staffing firm says
VR-based training may grow more popular if the technology continues to prove its usefulness in the workplace.
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What Amazon's HQ2 cancellation reveals about the current talent market
A hunt for talent at HQ2's scale can create serious infrastructural barriers for employers that aren't prepared.
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