Pay transparency can be awkward — but it can move the workplace forward

Workers, especially those who are marginalized, are better able to advocate for themselves if they have more pay information.

Gen Z employees taking charge of their own work-life balance, survey finds

“Younger workers are less likely to ask for permission, and are quietly rebelling against the ‘rise and grind’ values of previous generations,” SurveyMonkey wrote in a related post.

How colleges can close the persistent wage gap

Experts pointed to pay audits, pay transparency, standardizing promotions and improving workplaces as ways to tackle the issue.

Labor market closer to pre-pandemic ‘normal’ — which could lead to steady 2025 salary budget growth, Mercer says

The worker shortage in 2024’s final months is comparable to that of 2019, analysts said during a Sept. 18 webinar.

Home care agency settles allegations it accommodated ‘race-based requests’ for aides

The home health aide provider allegedly terminated the assignments of Black and Hispanic aides to accommodate patients’ and family members’ racial preferences, EEOC said.

DOL rolls out inclusive hiring framework focused on employer AI use

The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology and the Office of Disability Employment Policy developed the learning and development resources together.

Major companies keep hiring North Korean IT workers

Dozens of Fortune 100 organizations have inadvertently hired workers from North Korea applying for remote jobs, Mandiant said.

Organizational redesign can help companies adapt to market changes, report says

An intentional organizational redesign process can also enhance employee experience and boost operational efficiency, according to McLean & Co.

Judge stops EEOC from enforcing pregnancy rule, harassment guidance against Catholic association

The association, which includes 1,400 employers, objected to legal requirements related to abortion, infertility treatments, pronoun usage and single-sex spaces.

Agricultural employer group sues to block rule strengthening H-2A worker protections

The rule, which bars employers from retaliating against organizing efforts among temporary farmworkers, has already been overturned in 17 states.

‘Human skills’ still outpace demand for AI skills, report says

“Our report highlights the exponential rise of GenAI skills, but history suggests that, like past innovations, we may see these trends stabilize,” a head researcher said.

Companies are investing less time and money in women, research suggests

McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.

No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.

Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.

False felony conviction on ADP background check tanked candidate’s job offer, suit alleges

The company’s screening services have been the subject of several lawsuits in recent years.

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Most CEOs expect full return to office in 3 years: KPMG

There is a “widening gap” between how executives and employees think about their workplace environments that needs to be taken into account, the report warned.

6 stories on worker ambivalence about politics at work

The 2024 election season may be a dramatic one, but workers show little interest in bringing that tension to the office.

EEOC: Employer refused remote work for employee who had stroke, violating ADA

Working on site was not an essential function of the employee’s job responding to customer inquiries, according to the lawsuit.

How do employees feel about AI?

Employee sentiment about AI may be split along demographic lines, which could complicate matters for employers.

Employers are pouring resources into EVPs — and workers may have no idea

Most HR leaders responding to a Gartner survey said they aren’t doing a good job of communicating their employee value proposition internally.

North American firms are largely transparent on pay — mostly thanks to regulators, WTW finds

Jurisdictions in 15 states and Washington, D.C., mandate pay transparency, and some also mandate pay data collection.

Amazon increases hourly pay by $1.50, adds free Prime membership for thousands of workers

With this move, the e-commerce giant’s average hourly pay tops $22, below the industry average and what many of its employees demand.

Managers may be responsible for over 260 meetings a year — and they’re burned out

Manager well-being can directly affect productivity, employee satisfaction and overall business success, a Top Workplaces analyst said.

The AI divide: Who has access to skills training?

Several studies have indicated that women tend to be more reluctant than men to use AI — and the explanations for this are myriad.

Clinic settles ADA claim alleging it fired worker on her first day

The company’s CEO allegedly told the employee “she should have disclosed her disability and need for accommodation during her interview.”

JPMorgan creates role to oversee junior bankers’ ‘well-being’: memo

Ryland McClendon’s appointment comes amid a spike in concern over the workload and expectations of associates and analysts after a 35-year-old Bank of America banker died in May.