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Following massive workplace raid, TN considers upping employer penalties
The new bill would, among other things, adopt stricter penalties for employers who knowingly hire undocumented immigrants.
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Denied training request wasn't gender discrimination, appeals court says
A jury initially determined that the employer violated Title VII when it refused to permit a female employee to attend a Microsoft training class that a male colleague was allowed to attend.
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In first opinion letters, Trump's DOL answers FMLA, FLSA questions
The trio of letters marks the return to a system that allows employers to directly ask DOL compliance questions.
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Coalition of 11 attorneys general vows to oppose DOL's PAID program
DOL recently released a guidance document to address some concerns, but the AG coalition certainly complicates matters — especially as it relates to the program's interaction with state law.
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Deep DiveTo find success with video, keep an eye on the candidate experience
Recruiters are increasingly adopting video for screening, interviewing and branding efforts. But as the tech improves, it's important not to lose sight of the person on the other end.
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UPDATE: John Ring to replace Kaplan as NLRB chair
The announcement came late Thursday that Ring, who was just confirmed this week, will in fact be heading up the NLRB.
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One Silicon Valley HR leader's take on the pay equity problem
Access to correct data often proves to be an obstacle for organizations struggling to recognize and correct the problem, said Beth Steinberg, chief people officer at Zenefits.
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Benefits, flexible work options may be key to attracting talent
Fancy perks have fallen by the wayside as employees increasingly prioritize time off and flexibility.
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Study: Employees find accessing benefits through multiple vendors confusing
A fragmented experience can be a major barrier to engagement, but there are ways employers can help.
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Deep DiveHow to reduce time-to-hire without sacrificing quality
In this tight labor market, the pressure is on for HR to hire quickly and effectively.
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LinkedIn launches video for employer pages
Companies can now use video on their pages, allowing them to better communicate their brand and corporate culture to job candidates.
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Korn Ferry leads Forbes' list of top recruiting agencies in 2018
The firm has worked with 93% of the Fortune 100, and it took the top spot for both the executive search and professional search categories, Forbes said.
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Non-profit aims to develop best practices for measuring paid leave ROI
Paid Leave Project leaders say data is still the missing piece in understanding the real impact of paid family and medical leave, particularly on productivity and the bottom line.
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Deep DiveWhat you need to know about recruiting tech
The launch of job boards during the commercial internet's early days revolutionized the way we search for new careers and find quality talent. Today, a jumble of advanced technologies is poised to do the same.
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Negligent hiring, legal compliance are hiring pros' top concerns in 2018
The report echoes what others have said: Employers are under intense pressure to fill jobs quickly, but are finding it difficult to do so without risking a bad hire.
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Employers may soon get new tools for assessing mental health services
Mental health disorders can be more difficult to treat than physical conditions, requiring employers to be smarter about assessing treatment outcomes.
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Cybercriminals use fear, hope and greed to snare unsuspecting employees
Hackers will use subject lines such as "list of employees to be fired” or "annual bonuses" to elicit responses from employees.
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Regular communication during the hiring process is essential, feds say
By keeping candidates engaged and interested, employers can lower their risk of losing applicants to a competing employment offer.
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Voluntary benefits no longer seen as just 'nice to have'
A new study by Willis Towers Watson shows that employers are increasingly seeing the benefits as a key part of their employee value proposition.
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The UK's pay gap experiment: Force employers to publish pay disparities
The country's "name and shame" policy uncovered massive pay inequities, but the legislative mandate may not be a panacea, some experts say.
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Young workers think job-hopping helps their careers, but execs aren't so sure
When asked what constitutes serial job-hopping over a 10-year span, executives said six job changes and professionals said five.
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Employees want real-time reviews, study shows
More than half of employees in a recent survey said they want reviews at least once a month, and nearly all want managers address to performance issues and development opportunities in real-time.
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Deep DiveWhy HR can't expect continuous learning without regular feedback
For employees waiting for recognition, and those needing guidance and correction, once-a-year meetings are too little, too late.
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Salary history alone can't justify gender pay gaps, 9th Cir. says
The appeals court reversed its previous ruling in the case, saying that the earlier conclusion would be contrary to the Equal Pay Act.
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DOL touts the benefits of apprenticeships for the food industry
Many companies are finding that traditional training simply doesn’t meet their needs anymore, and some say apprenticeships may be the answer.