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Pay transparency takes center stage as more workers talk wages
From video game publishers to coffee shops, pay disclosures are rattling HR. Sources say employers need to be careful when forming a response.
Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Sex, lies and the C-suite: How McDonald's clawback battle highlights need for strong misconduct policies
Corporate ethics experts feel the chain isn't doing enough to establish a zero-tolerance policy following news of ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook's inappropriate relationships with female employees.
Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 27, 2020 -
A century after the 19th Amendment, could COVID-19 reverse women's progress?
The disproportionate effect of the pandemic on working women has exacerbated existing pressures, according to panelists on a recent webinar.
Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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Flexibility offers caregivers a way to work amid COVID-19
The solution is difficult to implement in some settings, however, which raises questions about access and equity.
Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2020 -
'It's just breathtaking': How a turbulent 2020 is likely to impact HR policies in the long run
Policy revisions are sure to come, but not all will necessarily be permanent, sources told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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As employers join the fight for racial justice, authenticity is key
"If you're an employer and you’re going to release something publicly, you better be ready to walk the walk how you talk the talk," one source said.
Katie Clarey • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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'Posters aren't going to cut it': Open enrollment in a pandemic
DirectPath's Kim Buckey offered communication tips for practitioners heading into open enrollment season.
Katie Clarey • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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How employers can train front-line workers to implement mask rules
Workers must be able to de-escalate situations before they become heated and possibly violent, one source told HR Dive.
Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 4, 2020 -
The D&I profession, long on the rise, now has 'once-in-a-career' momentum
Diversity work grew out of HR, one source told HR Dive, and it's now blossoming into an integral business function.
Pamela DeLoatch • July 15, 2020 -
Compliance questions remain after the high court's LGBTQ ruling
From employee benefits coverage to investigation procedures, there's much employers may want to review, sources told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • July 13, 2020 -
Pay parity: What is it and how does an employer get there?
Fair compensation requires both awareness and action, sources told HR Dive.
Pamela DeLoatch • July 2, 2020 -
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Will the protests be a turning point for diversity in athletics retail?
The backlash and resulting action at top sportswear brands is a microcosm of an issue that's being tackled with renewed force across the business world.
Cara Salpini • June 30, 2020 -
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Recruiting automation, spurred by pandemic, targets later stages of hiring
Virtual recruiting will likely stay in place well after offices reopen, sources told HR Dive.
Aman Kidwai • June 26, 2020 -
Trucking, like the nation, examines itself for racial bias
The industry is rife with the ways of the "good ol' boy" network, and many large fleets are silent on the diversity of their staff and boards.
Jim Stinson • June 25, 2020 -
No silver bullet: LabCorp and Quest hawk return-to-work COVID-19 tests but employers not rushing in
Even as lab giants launch services, companies say worries about accuracy, logistics and little consistent guidance from the federal government are holding them back.
Greg Slabodkin • June 23, 2020 -
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When the CFO departs, who steps up?
Every company needs an established talent pipeline to fill the gap when its CFO leaves. But new research from CFO Dive finds that the role — and the way it is filled — is evolving.
Jane Thier • June 22, 2020 -
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How to improve equity in advancement, training and talent development
An increased focus on systemic racism may prompt employers to re-evaluate L&D programs to achieve equity for people of color, sources told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • June 16, 2020 -
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COVID-19 contact tracing: risks and requirements
Employers will have compliance risks, data privacy concerns and employee morale to consider when implementing health screening and contact tracing.
Aman Kidwai • June 15, 2020 -
COVID-19 disrupted fertility treatments, but could it boost benefits long term?
Some who had begun treatments lost their benefits along with their jobs, experts told HR Dive.
Katie Clarey • June 11, 2020 -
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Productivity monitoring: Considerations for HR, from compliance to culture
Despite the popularity of remote work, some employers aren't sold on the idea, worried that employees will slack off. Enter: productivity monitoring.
Pamela DeLoatch • June 8, 2020 -
How to train for remote productivity during a 'crisis without a playbook'
Managers must lead with empathy, sources told HR Dive, particularly when it comes to flexibility and setting goals for their teams.
Ryan Golden • May 26, 2020 -
To defend budgets in a downturn, L&D must focus on the future
Budget cuts and downsizing present an unfortunate reality, but that isn't the full story for L&D, sources told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • May 19, 2020 -
How COVID-19 has changed the recruiting tech stack
Some employers were forced to make a shift due to the pandemic, but many may end up keeping those changes for the long haul, experts said.
Aman Kidwai • May 14, 2020 -
How 'windowed work' and telework support belonging
As employers adjust work environments to accommodate employees during the COVID-19 crisis, a sense of belonging may be more important than ever.
Sheryl Estrada • May 13, 2020 -
'Don't let the situation fester': How to conduct an investigation remotely
The framework for a remote misconduct investigation won't differ greatly from its in-office counterpart, but sources said HR should act quickly.
Pamela DeLoatch • May 11, 2020
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