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  Salary transparency has doubled in the past 3 years, Indeed research finds

  Another recent report shows pay disclosures increase competition for jobs.

  Comp & Benefits

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  3 steps to help employees thrive in hybrid work

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  Learning

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  If layoffs are coming, employees say they want to be told in person

  Employers that deliver layoffs in a respectful manner will protect an organization’s reputation, one expert said.

  Talent

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  Study: Half of employees lose hours of productivity weekly to IT issues

  Ongoing hybrid work models will require a technology focus for engagement and retention.

  Talent

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  FLSA permits employers to dock PTO for productivity shortfalls, 3rd Cir. says

  Such deductions don’t run afoul of the law because they don’t reduce workers’ salaries, the appeals court said Wednesday.

  Compliance

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  Eli Lilly cannot exclude DEI proposal requested by shareholders from proxy statement, SEC says

  The request “transcends ordinary business matters because it raises human capital management issues with a broad societal impact,” the SEC said.

  Compliance

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  Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

  The company said closing two of its processing facilities will help it optimize its chicken supply chain. It offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

  Talent

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  Working on-site isn’t worth the commute, employees say

  At the same time, about half of workers said being in the office is beneficial for career advancement, signaling a potential disconnect in priorities.

  Talent

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  LinkedIn Recruiter needs a ‘nutrition label,’ researchers say

  Recruiting tools that use AI need more transparency, a new study found.

  Diversity & Inclusion

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  ‘We’re already there’: Union Pacific reports pay parity, diverse board

  Women, however, make up a small part of the railroad’s workforce. It has committed to doubling representation to 11% by 2030.

  Comp & Benefits

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  Silicon Valley Bank collapse shows HR, finance ‘need to be in lockstep’

  Where does the SVB collapse leave HR? Likely, re-assessing payroll practices, one benefits exec told HR Dive.

  HR Management

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  Nonprofit launches ‘high-opportunity’ job platform for nondegree workers

  Building on public and private sector momentum, SkillUp said it also aims to increase motivation and confidence among workers.

  Talent

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  9th Cir.: Target should have included shift differential in calculating California employee’s final pay

  But because California courts haven’t been clear on the law, Target acted on a good faith belief of what was required, the court noted.

  Compliance

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  How The Better Meat Co. scrambled to meet payroll after the SVB collapse

  CEO and co-founder Paul Shapiro said a fast and unexpected loss of access to capital was one scenario the company wasn’t prepared to handle.  

  Comp & Benefits

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  Biden’s budget features affordable child care, 12 weeks paid leave

  While the $6.8T budget proposal has been called “dead on arrival,” it shows the administration’s priorities for working families.

  Compliance

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  HR pros say they’re stressed about retention amid layoffs

  As sourcing and hiring remains costly, close to half of respondents to a recent survey said they do not believe the great resignation is over.

  Talent

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  How to hire and retain good front-line store managers

  Building a strong workforce starts with having the right policies in place to identify, train and reward store leaders, experts say.

  Talent

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  Employee needs should drive AI adoption, consulting firm recommends

  Workers are in the best position to know which tasks could be automated or which processes improved, Bain & Co. said.

  Talent

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  Silicon Valley Bank workers will help run the bank until a buyer is found

  Federal deposit protection also likely saved startup jobs affected by the Silicon Valley Bank closure.

  Talent

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  Long COVID-19: Don’t ‘get bogged down in determining a disability’

  The most important tip is not to use a one-size-fits-all approach for the needs of workers with long COVID, Job Accommodation Network panelists said. 

  Compliance

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  7-Eleven settles lawsuit over missed meal periods for $1.2M

  Court documents claim the retailer scheduled employees to work understaffed shifts during which there was no opportunity for food breaks, and “willfully and intentionally withheld wages.”

  Compliance

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  Pew: Flexible work, changes to cultural norms needed to close gender pay gap

  Discrimination also plays a role in pay inequities, the researchers said.

  Talent

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  Biden proposes investment in sectoral training, apprenticeships

  Notably, previous U.S. Department of Labor investments have focused on improving diversity in the Registered Apprenticeship program.

  Talent

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  Etsy, Patreon urge Congress to include microbusinesses in paid leave talks

  The ability to offer paid leave is essential for small businesses to compete with larger ones, but microbusinesses and the self-employed should have a seat at the table, the group said.

  Compliance

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  Daylight saving time: What HR should keep in mind

  Daylight saving time is more than just a frustration or a boon; it can cause problems with payroll and workplace safety.

  Compliance

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  DOL: Florida restaurants withheld $190K from workers to cover operating costs

  Investigators in the agency’s Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $27 million for 22,531 food service workers during fiscal year 2022.

  Compliance

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