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Dive AwardsInnovator of the Year: Blind
By surveying thousands upon thousands of workers on prevalent workplace issues, Blind allows HR to take the pulse of their own departments and that of the American workforce.
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OpinionWhat does 2019 have in store for #MeToo?
The C-suite must remain vigilant in addressing the issues raised by these developments, writes David W. Garland of Epstein Becker Green.
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Study: Many plan to job hunt after less than a year on the job
Companies can attract and retain talent with the right mix of branding and benefits, according to one firm.
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Dems call for investigation into DOL Secretary's handling of 2008 sex trafficking case
The controversy comes at a crucial moment for DOL as it seeks to publish and defend in court new employment rules.
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Coaching may ease the pains of change management
Every business must be poised for change, but successfully navigating it requires that managers be ready to coach employees through it.
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Marketing pros are unprepared for digital change, study says
A majority of respondents (82%) believe their company must invest in staff training and development in order to remain competitive.
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Dive AwardsExecutive of the Year: Becky Cantieri, SurveyMonkey
As Cantieri and her team rolled out benefits to gig workers and crafted leading parental leave plans, they sought to serve their company and share their findings and best practices with others.
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Proposed changes to H-1B rules prioritizes US educated
Changes are coming to the H-1B lottery system, with proposed rules that could come into effect with the coming cap season.
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How to train Gen Z on its own terms
Leaders can connect with learners by housing learning initiatives within the devices that have defined their generation.
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HR and business leaders disagree over department's efficacy, progress
PwC found that 41% of HR leaders are confident their departments understand emerging tech, but only a quarter of business leaders agreed.
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Portland, Oregon, couriers pay $3M for misclassification
The consent judgment also requires the employers to obtain a third-party audit of their employment practices within six months.
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Holiday bonuses top workers' wish lists, but employers have other plans
Employers that can't offer bonuses can find other perks that employees might find nearly as valuable.
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Employees say they'd prefer benefits to a pay bump
But many workers fear they are not maximizing their benefits, an AICPA survey shows.
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Manager's comments about employee's 'supposed injury' keep retaliation claim alive
The employee, fired two weeks after filing a workers' compensation claim, may have been "set up to fail," the 5th Circuit said.
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Dive AwardsCompany of the Year: Starbucks
It was Starbucks' continued quest for improvement — the constant effort to be an employer of choice for hourly employees and the willingness to address a workforce problem head on and with remorse — that drew attention in 2018.
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64% of HR pros don't feel equipped to help co-workers addicted to opioids
Only a small percentage of those surveyed by The Hartford felt "very" confident in their ability to detect and minimize the risk of opioid addiction.
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Gift card spear-phishing scams targeting receptionists, assistants
Attackers are impersonating CEOs or other senior managers and emailing employees most likely to handle gift card transactions.
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52% of tech employees say their workplace is toxic, study shows
When the majority of employees pipe up about workplace toxicity, employers may want to listen.
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Employees want flexibility during the holidays — but are afraid to ask
Employees experience high levels of stress throughout the year, but anxiety can worsen during the holidays.
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4th Cir.: Title VII doesn't override state law that prohibits snooping in personnel files
The ruling is a reminder to employers that Title VII's participation clause has its limits, according to one attorney.
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Deep DiveHow to recruit in a global talent market
Expanding your reach across borders can be a good move — if you know what to look for.
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Study: Pay gap may be wider than previously thought
The report's authors say that affordable childcare and paid leave will be necessary to close the gap.
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One-third of applicants would decline the perfect job over poor culture fit
A healthy corporate culture engages employees, creates a strong brand and promotes inclusion, experts say.
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LinkedIn tightens access to email addresses
LinkedIn told TechCrunch that the change "gives our members control over who can download their email address via a data export."
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Ex-Facebook manager says company is 'failing its black employees' in memo
The memo comes during a time of increased pressure on tech firms to improve diversity efforts at their respective workplaces.
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