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Vaccine mandate adds another wrinkle to warehouse, distribution hiring crunch
The looming rule for large employers comes at a time when it's "almost impossible to find workers," said one supply chain consultant.
By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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How HR can find the free speech line
Employment lawyer Greg Hare offered the SHRM21 audience advice on finding the line between employee free expression and behavior that can — or should — draw discipline.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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3 compliance tips from perennial SHRM favorites
After a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the conference returned this month, both in Las Vegas and online.
By Kate Tornone • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Pandemic could prompt reassessment of alcohol's role at work
Even casual drinking may indicate a larger problem, Bee Sober’s Alexandria Hannah Walker and Lisa Joanne Elsworth said at SHRM21.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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On vaccine mandate exemptions, EEOC officials dodge specifics
SHRM21 attendees also asked about the impact of fraudulent charges, ADA abuse and inequity in vaccination rates, at times drawing applause.
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Activision Blizzard taps Disney executive for chief people officer in leadership shuffle
The video game publisher faces allegations from California regulators that its HR department treated employee complaints "in a perfunctory and dismissive manner."
By Ryan Golden • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Q&AHow Zoom kept its cool while more than doubling its workforce
In 2020, Zoom became a household name in a matter of weeks. Lynne Oldham, the company's chief people officer, talked to HR Dive about how it has handled the growth.
By Emilie Shumway • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Culture Amp Inc.What matters most when it comes to driving employee retention?
As we face The Great Resignation, it’s critical to understand key drivers of employee retention.
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How HR departments of one can claim a 'seat at the table'
During an Aug. 24 webinar, speaker and consultant Lori Kleiman offered three tips to those attempting to pivot to a more strategic role.
By Katie Clarey • Sept. 02, 2021 -
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Manufacturing, retail and hospitality employers slow to mandate vaccines
Employers expressed concerns about resistance from employees, the impact on culture and morale and loss of staff.
By Kate Tornone • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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White House: Now is the time for vaccination mandates
The Biden administration is encouraging private businesses to join the federal government in mandating COVID-19 vaccination for employees.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Opinion6 ways to scenario plan your future HR strategy
Scenario planning helps with workplace strategy and business continuity, writes Kate Bravery, partner and the global practices leader for Mercer's Career business.
By Kate Bravery • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Employers, employees butt heads over hybrid work
COVID-19 has shifted work-life balance in quite a literal way, but not all agree on how that will look moving forward.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Report: CNN fires 3 employees over vaccine policy
Once a largely untouched topic during the earlier months of the pandemic, vaccine mandates are a growing consideration for U.S. employers.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 19, 2021 -
With 'Disco,' Spotify finds its people data groove
As Spotify seeks to diversify talent, numbers are only part of the story.
By Caroline Colvin • Aug. 19, 2021 -
Are workers avoiding HR?
A recent survey from Elements Global Services found that workers neglected taking problems to HR because "they didn't think HR would fix the issue."
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 05, 2021 -
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Opinion10 'hacks' to hybrid success
There is mounting evidence that the post-pandemic battle for talent will be won by companies that can best adapt to flexible work.
By Brian Elliot • Aug. 02, 2021 -
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Managers cite mental health issues as the No. 1 impact of the past year
Despite this, most said they lack confidence when discussing the topic and other areas such as race and gender.
By Katie Clarey • Aug. 02, 2021 -
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Labor secretary calls for additional funding for OSHA
Marty Walsh has requested $2.1 billion for agencies that handle safety and wage inspections, including $73 million for OSHA.
By Sebastian Obando • July 22, 2021 -
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7 dos and don'ts when an employee is at risk for self-harm
Rarely does an employee "just snap," said expert presenters at the XpertHR panel on mental health in the workplace.
By Emilie Shumway • July 13, 2021 -
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OpinionThe impact of COVID-19 on HR practices: A support-centered frontier
Like so much else, HR will have a new face post-pandemic — but the change will serve everyone's best interests.
By Praveen Kanyadi • July 12, 2021 -
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Q&AHow to make employees feel heard
Nearly a third of employees would rather quit or switch teams than voice their concerns, a recent survey found.
By Emilie Shumway • July 06, 2021 -
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Survey: Many workers want to keep masking policies, even for vaccinated employees
Respondents also expressed both a desire to keep their own vaccination status private and a belief in their right to know others', resulting in a "challenging privacy paradox."
By Emilie Shumway • June 29, 2021 -
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To retain women of color, address imposter syndrome first
Emiliana Guereca, founder and president of Women's March Foundation, emphasized the importance of D&I training in eliminating identity-based emotional labor.
By Caroline Colvin • June 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by FedEx OfficeHelping employees through digital overwhelm: How to humanize HR communication with print
Employees in the knowledge space are experiencing unprecedented levels of digital overwhelm and burnout now that they receive an average of 126 emails per day and spend about 3.1 hours checking email per day.
