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LinkedIn's new 'intelligent hiring experience' seeks to simplify candidate sourcing

The platform — enfolding LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Jobs and Pipeline Builder — will launch this summer with a new suite of tools.

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Google for Jobs to begin labeling remote job postings

Remote work is popular enough that Google will soon target it as its own category in job search results.

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In Kansas City, 500 area employers talk talent strategy

The initiative, TeamKC, embodies the type of creative response the talent shortage has made necessary.

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Q&A

How culture helps Ace Hardware thrive in a tough retail environment

Ace will be the last company on the planet to replace cashiers with technology, its CHRO said.

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PayScale: Employers to offer modest raises despite talent shortage

About 70% of respondents expect to pay salary increases of 3% or less, according to the report.

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Workday beats UltiPro, BambooHR for most deployed HR app

Meanwhile, Namely was 2018's fastest-growing HR app, with 67% year-over-year customer growth, according to data from Okta.

HR Tech & Analytics

Recession or not, HR can take steps to prepare for a downturn

Experts recommend thorough planning on two fronts: culture and compliance.

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Firing of worker with flesh-eating bacteria didn't violate ADA

Because the employee had been absent for nearly a year, his duties had been absorbed by other employees, the court said.

Legal

5th Cir. widens federal courts' split over LGBT protections

The court affirmed its 1979 holding that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is not prohibited by Title VII.

Legal

Immediate feedback amplifies positive candidate experience

Referrals and phone calls also affect whether a candidate will engage with an employer in the future, according to a Talent Board report.

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Is voluntary relocation the new strategy for luring tech talent?

As employers struggle to find workers, some are trying relocation or remote work to expand their applicant pools.

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D&I tech solutions are a $100M global industry

As employers look to technology to help reach their diversity goals, they may need to ensure inclusion is part of the equation.

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Companies to act as 'stewards of society' through CSR programs

A vast majority of employers surveyed by Deloitte said they plan to take greater stances on social issues in 2019.

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Most full-time US workers are happy, according to survey

Happy employees also are three times more likely to attend after-work events and 25% more likely to eat lunch with co-workers, Wrike said.

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Indeed: Atlanta remains the top spot for telecommuters

For those employers that have decided to incorporate remote workers, clear expectations may keep telecommuting options from creating problems.

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HR outsourcing market to see continued strong growth

Experts attribute the increase in outsourcing to HR getting a seat at the table and becoming a more strategic partner.

HR Tech & Analytics

Jury sides with FedEx in gender bias case

Despite the win, a supervisor's alleged bad behavior points to the need for training.

Legal

Report: A record number of CEOs stepped down in January

Many exits are due to companies seeking new leadership in this "strong, but uncertain" economy, the report said. 

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4th Cir.: Jury should decide whether medical exam based on manager's fears violated ADA

The ADA prohibits covered employers from requiring an employee to undergo a medical exam "unless such examination is shown to be job-related and consistent with business necessity."

Legal

Unum to allow workers to trade PTO for student debt relief

The insurance company has partnered with Fidelity Investments to offer this financial benefit starting in 2020.

Comp & Benefits

DOL drops appeal in ongoing Google pay-data audit

The decision doesn't mean the audit is finished, but may signal OFCCP's shift toward greater transparency in investigations.

Comp & Benefits

SHRM: 83% of employers struggled to recruit suitable candidates in past year

The same percentage said the quality of job applicants also decreased.

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Facebook to tie employee bonuses to safety, security goals

Compensation may be a key way to send a message to employees about what the company values.

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Healthcare execs say they feel the pressure of job burnout

Almost two-thirds of respondents in a recent survey said they are unable to take vacation days, or can only do so rarely, due to their workload.

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