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Leading economics professional association bans hotel room job interviews
The move by the American Economic Association points to the complex — and often ingrained — nature of diversity obstacles.
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City worker's demotion was not retaliation, 4th Cir. says
While the demotion happened after the complaint was filed, the grievance "simply had no bearing on the earlier decision to demote her," the court said.
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Formal dress code would force one-third of employees to quit
Informal attire has emerged as a norm in the modern workplace. Even normally buttoned-down financial service firms have switched to relaxed dress codes.
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Employers are hiring, but 80% say they can't find skilled candidates
Skills gaps, particularly around the growing number of tech-oriented jobs, continue to hobble employers looking to fill open roles.
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New York grants improved protections to victims of domestic violence
Employers and governments are recognizing that repercussions of domestic violence often follow workers to work.
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Chevy dealership denied lone woman on sales team training, raises, EEOC alleges
The agency alleged the team subjected her to near-daily "offensive comments about her sex, appearance and weight."
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EEOC: After sexually harassing an employee, a manager punished her, then fired her
Retaliation is a big risk for employers — and providing training and creating safe spaces can prevent it, attorneys previously told HR Dive.
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NLRB: Misclassifying workers does not violate NLRA
This decision is "a good win for employers," Fisher Phillips Partner Todd Lyon said, but it does not totally remove the NLRA from the classification discussion.
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6 states receive grants, state-specific data as part of training initiative
Public-private partnerships are growing as businesses look for external assistance to fill jobs and train talent.
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DoorDash, Uber and Lyft commit $90M to oppose California independent contractor bill
The argument these companies make for the flexibility of gig work comes as contract work becomes a more common way of making a living.
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Delaware's manufacturing job training program saw 33% growth in expected completion rates
The struggle to fill jobs in manufacturing continues thanks to the rise of new tech and the incoming retirement of much of the industry's employee base.
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Incarcerated people to prepare for freelance careers with tablets, vocational courses
GTL and VirtualiaNet's partnership is one of a few recent initiatives designed to help the formerly incarcerated find jobs and thrive professionally.
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Inclusion still isn't working for many women of color
Even in organizations that have strong D&I programs, women of color may still feel left out and unsupported, a Harvard Business Review study found.
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Professionals are more pay savvy, and about half feel underpaid, survey says
With more workers brushing up on competitive pay, employers could retain them through pay transparency policies.
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Google to shut down Hire in 2020
Google joined other tech giants in creating a talent acquisition tool in 2017, but the market reality may have ultimately deterred them.
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EEOC sues Florida construction firm for allegedly telling female applicant it doesn't hire women
The applicant had over 20 years of experience as a heavy machine operator and BHT was seeking candidates for "numerous" such positions, EEOC said.
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9th Cir. changes course and OKs mandatory arbitration for ERISA claims
While many courts view arbitration as a fair process, many workers hold that employees should not have to sign away rights to their "day in court."
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Most candidates favor face-to-face job interviews
Job seekers appear to trust in more traditional hiring procedures like in-person interviews and communication with live people at various stages of recruitment.
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Coalition challenges Trump administration's apprenticeship proposal
The statement shows U.S. businesses still have concerns about the proposed apprenticeship recognition overhaul, despite support from employers.
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Deep DiveHitting the right balance of employee happiness and employee engagement
Ultimately, companies look to be productive and successful, and engaged employees are a means to that end — but happiness can't be ignored, either.
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More than 75% of employers offer wellness programs to improve absenteeism and presenteeism
When employees are faced with physical, mental, emotional, social or financial problems, workplace productivity can suffer.
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NLRB shifts precedent, allows employer to send leafleting contractors away
Employers should take note about the decision's implications on their property rights, former NLRB chair Philip A. Miscimarra told HR Dive.
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7th Cir.: Illinois DOT did not retaliate in firing worker for 'rocky probationary period'
The employee reportedly almost hit a police trooper's car and nearly pinned a supervisor between two vehicles during his training.
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McDonald's to roll out safe workplace, anti-bullying training
The new program comes in the wake of a series of sexual harassment complaints and lawsuits filed against the chain.
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Contract workers and traditional employees are in similar financial circumstances
The report may encourage organizations with traditional employees and contract workers to consider offering financial wellness benefits to their staff.
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