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Fuel Transport rolls out 35-hour workweek for some employees
Shortened workweeks may have once been a fringe idea in the U.S., but they’re gaining traction — even in the political world.
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The great stagnation: Workers feel replaceable amid hiring push
A disconnect between employer perceptions and worker realities around advancement points to an opportunity for worker upskilling, a report said.
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Q&A // 5 minutes with
5 minutes with Thrivent’s chief human resources officer
In her years in the industry, Kelly Baker has seen talent management come center stage.
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Transgender Chick-fil-A worker’s sexual harassment case may go to trial
The franchise owner unsuccessfully argued the worker couldn’t be subjected to sexual harassment by her co-workers because she is heterosexual.
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Why more than 50 environmental justice organizations are conducting pay audits
National Parks Conservation Association, Sierra Club and World Wildlife Fund are among the big names who have signed onto the Green 2.0 pledge.
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Recent bias claim resolutions highlight how DEI touches benefits, concerted activity and more
Compliance and DEI may be the responsibility of different departments within a company, but the two often intersect.
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ChatGPT use is up, including at work
Employees under age 30 are most likely to report using the generative AI tool for tasks in the workplace, Pew says.
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Employee confidence rebounds but remains near record lows: Glassdoor
Workers are concerned about job security, as well as their company’s potential growth, which could indicate a need for clearer internal communications.
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Opinion
Bridging the talent gap in the semiconductor industry
Engaging with the broader community and offering flexible work environments could recruit more workers, writes KPMG’s Lincoln Clark.
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Office redesigns seek to bridge home, office disconnects: Cisco
While a majority of employees and employers want better technology and infrastructure to accommodate new hybrid work behaviors, many organizations are not offering practical supports, a report says.
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Musk tweet about ‘being a Mom’ keeps former X engineer’s sex bias claim alive
The court dismissed the worker’s age discrimination claims, however, finding Musk’s one public comment about older workers wasn’t enough to show bias.
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Judge: Indiana worker’s firing illustrates why ADA exists
Managers need to be trained on how disability-related absences differ from other absences, an employment lawyer said.
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Tearing the paper ceiling: How one executive rose through the ranks without a degree
Companies with degree requirements can miss out on candidates like Kristen Faris, who skipped college and founded her own company.
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Entry-level hiring predicted to remain steady during 2024 graduation season
Recent graduates and entry-level workers can bring new ideas and skills, a Robert Half exec said.
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Six-and-a-half-month discovery ‘implicitly waived’ employer’s right to arbitrate
The case follows a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down federal courts’ arbitration-specific procedural rules.
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Remote work holds more appeal for women, Indeed finds
Across all ages, employed women are more likely to cite a desire for remote work as a reason to seek a new job.
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Judge’s decision not the end for NLRB’s joint employer efforts, attorneys say
The Board has several options, such as revisiting joint employer issues via case-based decisions, Epstein Becker Green’s Steve Swirsky told HR Dive.
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Deadnaming, derogatory comments were sex-based harassment, EEOC lawsuit says
Sis-Bro, Inc.’s co-owner also allegedly criticized a transgender employee’s use of leave for gender-affirming care.
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Q&A
‘How to have a voice at a table’: Stanley Black & Decker’s Maria Ford on women in manufacturing
With more than 25 years in the industrial space, Ford talks about the importance of visibility in women's leadership and shedding old stereotypes.
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AI at work
What is a chief AI officer — and do you need one?
Not every company will have to jump in and hire an AI executive at the C-suite level, but they are becoming more commonplace, experts said.
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Beyond April Fools’ Day: Hiring managers share the foolish behavior that costs candidates the job
A report reveals what off-putting and prank-worthy interview behavior has gotten candidates the boot.
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Child care benefits ‘pay for themselves,’ analysis finds
A study of five companies found that child care benefits improved retention, reduced absences and bolstered morale.
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Trans prison worker’s hostile work environment claim may proceed, 11th Circuit says
Co-workers allegedly misgendered, taunted and made threats against the plaintiff, who transitioned while employed by the Georgia Department of Corrections.
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Executive recruiting slowed last year, firm says, citing market turbulence
About half of search firms plan to explore M&A solutions during the next two years, a poll found.
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Column // Happy Hour
Unique work perks are the name of the game
From tuition reimbursement to fertility benefits to flexible work arrangements, companies are trying to create attractive total rewards packages.
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