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Trump’s immigration enforcement against employers has been gradual. That may soon change.
Worksite visits and arrests at smaller worksites are already happening. Operations against bigger employers, coupled with the threat of penalties, are likely fast approaching.
Ryan Golden • April 7, 2025 -
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5 years later: How COVID-19 changed HR
From remote work to religious accommodation, the COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally transformed HR’s landscape.
Ginger Christ and Ryan Golden • March 11, 2025 -
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DEI could get better than ever
The intense pressure to end diversity initiatives has led companies to scrutinize their policies. Many will end up making them stronger.
Daphne Howland • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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It’s not just workplace raids. Mishandled electronic I-9s could be a costly immigration threat for employers under Trump.
A group of legal experts is sounding the alarm that noncompliant electronic Form I-9 vendors could put unsuspecting employers at risk.
Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Shareholder proposals, executive orders are changing the face of DEI
With new compliance concerns, mounting shareholder drama and irritated consumers, where does this leave employers in the private-sector landscape?
Caroline Colvin • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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5 trends that will shape HR in 2025
From harnessing artificial intelligence’s next big leap to addressing political and cultural volatility, HR will have the chance to shape its long-term future in a big way.
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EEOC wants to collect pay data again. It might have an easier path to do so.
The agency’s EEO-1 Component 2 data from 2017 and 2018 is the first of its kind, and advocates believe the exercise is worth revisiting.
Ryan Golden and Julia Himmel • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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This summer saw many DEI rollbacks. What now?
Heading into 2025, three DEI experts weigh in.
Caroline Colvin • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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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.
Daphne Howland • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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What employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
For one thing, the U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former DOL official told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • July 17, 2024 -
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Tractor Supply may have thought it solved a big problem. Now it has a few more.
The retailer retreated from its diversity and climate goals after an “anti-woke” protest on social media — and ignited a backlash.
Daphne Howland • July 11, 2024 -
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Celebrating 60 years: A visual history of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
The landmark legislation shields employees from discrimination in the workplace.
Ginger Christ and Shaun Lucas • July 2, 2024 -
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Title VII’s future will be shaped by AI, recent SCOTUS rulings, attorneys say
The law’s anti-discrimination provisions remain a topic of complex debate, and sources who spoke to HR Dive expect the conversation to carry on well into the next several years.
Ryan Golden • July 1, 2024 -
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Compass Coffee responds to union drive with mass hiring
The union plans to challenge the voter eligibility of scores of workers the Washington, D.C.-based chain added to its roster ahead of a scheduled mid-July election.
Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 1, 2024 -
Workers at DC’s Wydown cafes got organized. Then they lost everything.
The owners of the two-unit coffee chain shut down operations in the middle of a union drive, leaving workers fighting for severance.
Aneurin Canham-Clyne • May 30, 2024 -
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‘Quiet on Set’ highlighted sexual assault of minors in Hollywood. But this workplace issue hits close to home, too.
It’s easy for employers to think a strong HR department is fungible, an EEOC official said, “but it's absolutely necessary for a company to survive.”
Caroline Colvin • May 6, 2024 -
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Second chance hiring can bridge labor gaps, break employment barriers
Although some companies say they initially hire formerly incarcerated individuals to overcome a labor shortage, these programs can lead to less employee churn, lower recidivism and life-changing impact, advocates say.
Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2024 -
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Why aren’t more women joining automotive manufacturing?
As gender diversity remains an industry challenge, experts say companies can help tackle the problem by expanding child care options and prioritizing career development and mentorship.
Megan Ruggles • April 19, 2024 -
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How two women in a male-dominated field found their voice
Freya Hannah and María García Osés became empowered working at wood supplier Garnica, and their stories have lessons for HR experts looking to help women carve a career path.
Caroline Colvin • March 27, 2024 -
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Cars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that.
A perhaps overlooked element of the return-to-office conversation: How employees get to work in the first place.
Ryan Golden, Shaun Lucas and Julia Himmel • Updated March 26, 2024 -
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Johnson & Johnson drug benefits suit ‘absolutely’ a wake-up call for employers, exec says
Employer health plans are being held to account for drug costs, but they may lack key information when negotiating with pharmacy benefit managers and similar intermediaries.
Ryan Golden • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Why giving birth is so dangerous for Black people — and how employers can help
Connecting pregnant workers with supporters who fiercely advocate for their health and interests may improve outcomes and allow employees to focus on what matters.
Emilie Shumway • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Why Black hair remains a DEI battleground
Experts in employment law, psychology and DEI data spoke to HR Dive about the cultural importance of Black hair.
Caroline Colvin • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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As states drop degree requirements, employers still seek out college grads
Although new policies are propping up workers without degrees, experts say higher education will continue to play a role in hiring decisions and pay rates.
Danielle McLean • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Warehouse employment keeps falling — and more layoffs loom
Companies are shifting their focus from expansion to efficiency within their supply chain networks, leading to job cuts and facility closures.
Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2024
