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COVID-19 has made hiring more efficient, report says

It's an employer's market, but that hasn't diminished the importance of maintaining a focused hiring process.

Deep Dive

Are microcredentials the future of talent development?

While some believe non-traditional credentials can replace higher education, many providers are partnering with universities.

Deep Dive

Vice Media's CPO brings a background reflecting a 'rich tapestry of diversity'

"Our jobs are to look inward … and sit in the discomfort that comes from trying to understand your role," Daisy Auger-Domínguez said. 

AAA reps allege they weren't paid for 30 minutes of required pre-shift activities

DOL sometimes considers these activities compensable work time, but the line isn't always completely clear.

The 'grand experiment': CHROs share lessons learned during the pandemic

"The once seemingly impossible became quickly possible," Krispy Kreme's Terri Zandhuis said.

Amy Coney Barrett could bring employer-friendly shift to SCOTUS

Employers generally "should be pleased" with the nomination, attorney Eric B. Meyer told HR Dive.

DOL tackles questions about D&I training limits in FAQ document

The administration's guidance and language are "unusual" compared to what is typically found in non-discrimination law, an attorney said.

Mailbag: Can we require that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine?

The answer "is far from clear," one management-side attorney told HR Dive.

DOL questions whether Microsoft, Wells Fargo D&I efforts violate Title VII

Microsoft said its actions are "emphatically" not illegal race-based decisions.

Employers must protect cultures from narcissistic leaders, study says

Leadership is a key aspect of culture and bad leadership can drive employees away, various studies have said. 

Suit alleges California board diversity mandate is unconstitutional

A watchdog group challenged a law requiring publicly held corporations to have at least one board member from an underrepresented group.

Workers invest in education during economic downturns, study shows

Researchers found that enrollment in associate degree and other community college programs increases during recessions.

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Back to Basics: Consistency is key to Pregnancy Discrimination Act compliance

"The PDA requires you to treat pregnant employees the same as everyone else," one attorney told HR Dive.

EEOC ends fiscal year 'with a whimper,' Seyfarth analysis says

The commission filed 33 year-end lawsuits, a drastic decrease from previous years, the firm said.

Divides over training, support lead to 'trust gap,' IBM report says

Employers' recent actions are cause for reasonable "employee skepticism," according to a recent report.

Survey: C-Suite leaders find social distancing, remote work a hindrance

Executives responding to the "Q4 outlook" survey also said they are adopting more technology and are likely to engage in M&A activity.

Facing wildfires and a pandemic, workers need more than just time off

The ideal response incorporates leave and workplace safety but also flexibility and mental health support, experts said.

Pennsylvania finalizes overtime threshold increases, hitting $45K in 2022

The new rule also includes automatic adjustments in the future.

Virtual, shorter hiring processes see wide adoption during pandemic, senior managers say

COVID-19 has accelerated the transition to virtual and automated recruiting tools at many firms.

Indeed to permit permanent remote work after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted

After allowing employees to remain remote through July 2021, the recruiting software company joined other businesses in reconsidering its work model.

VP debate: Pence touts reg rollbacks; Harris warns of a 'jobs crisis'

The candidates sparred over the manufacturing job market, in particular.

Most employers won't turn to healthcare cost shifting in 2021, Mercer says

Months into a public health crisis, the outlook for employer-sponsored healthcare could shift significantly due to deferred care.

Starbucks partners with Lyft to drive employees to vote

The coffee chain's 200,000 U.S. employees will receive a free, one-way ride worth up to $75 to the polls on Election Day.

Trump administration tightens H-1B visa restrictions

One of two new regulations takes effect "immediately," posing a challenge to employers, sources told HR Dive.

Glassdoor rolls out employer D&I ratings

The feature is part of the company's public commitment to use its product and resources to help achieve equity, it said.