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WeWork changes handbook language, settles NLRB case
It was one of two pending NLRB cases for the company.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 27, 2016 -
Dollar General hit with $277K in ADA case damages
Dollar General, a large retail chain, made the decision to fire a diabetic worker for violating a "no grazing" policy. It cost them nearly $300,000 in a jury trial.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from HR Dive
HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.
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House bill looks to delay overtime rule change by six months
But it will face a veto even if passed.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 26, 2016 -
Paperless business landscape remains a pipe dream
The total amount of office paperwork used in the U.S. alone is staggering, but there may be an end in sight (in say, 15-20 years).
By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Why HR should pay more attention to job titles
Job titles may seem relatively minor to most, but employees have strong opinions about them.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Despite lawsuits, employers need to focus on overtime rule change strategies
Employers with hourly workforces must face the facts: Times are changing.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2016 -
Gig economy growth approached $800B in 2015
The gig economy includes any contingent work, such as independent contracting, consulting, freelancing, seasonal work and other temporary work.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2016 -
Survey: Boring communications, learning signal low engagement
But it turns out employees have ideas on how to improve it.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2016 -
Study: Assessment testing in recruiting is gaining in popularity
Employers are looking for recruitment solutions that reduce bias and engage applicants.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 22, 2016 -
How Zillow's culture has proven to be a key success factor
Zillow, the online real estate company, created a winning culture early on. 11 years later, it's thriving.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016 -
It's wait-and-see for annual performance review alternatives
Such reviews still exist but are losing traction. Are the supposed replacements any better?
By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016 -
Survey: Millennials disconnected from employers, institutions
Their fondness for traditional political institutions and employers are significantly lower when compared to older generations.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 21, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Expert: 'Transboarding' is critical when managing the internal talent pipeline
It is one way to ensure that recruiting from within is both easy and successful.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Fantasy sports leagues require similar employer strategy to other e-distractions
While the article mentions the idea of conducting internal office pools (no entry fees, etc.) as a way to build culture, managing that could be problematic.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Hospitality industry wage and hour woes fueled by FLSA complexity
Approximately 30 hotels, restaurants and bars across America are hit with a FLSA prosecution every day.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
House Dems propose bill to ban pay history questions
The DOL would have the power to levy fines up to $10,000 against employers who violate the law. Its chances may be slim, however.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
How Wells Fargo's unrealistic sales goals drove bad behavior
It's an example of company values being depicted in one way but enacted in another.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
'Secure scheduling' rallies focus on giving hourly workers more stability
Having an unpredictable schedule is a key morale problem for many in the retail and fast food spaces.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Feds deliver grants to help build job opportunities for those with disabilities
Six states received the new grants as part of the DOL's continued employment initiatives.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 19, 2016 -
Surveys: Talent attraction, retention woes not slowing down
Two new surveys from Willis Towers Watson indicate employers still fall short in their talent attraction/retention strategies.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2016 -
Why the fast food industry gets extra Labor Dept. scrutiny
The Labor Dept.'s Wage and Hour Division gives fast food employers a closer look on FLSA compliance, and it says there is good reason for it. The industry, of course, doesn't agree.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 16, 2016 -
Analysis: Workplace drug use reaches 10-year high
Until three years ago, inappropriate workplace drug use had been on the downslide.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Working mothers give this firm a talent advantage
A financial services firm is adding top talent by creating programs that directly appeal to a demographic that's been "leaking" from the pipeline.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 15, 2016 -
Survey: Full retirement may no longer be the goal
Americans have redefined the retirement-age experience in many ways.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Survey: Q4 hiring looking strong
A new survey from ManpowerGroup has U.S. employers in an optimistic mood.
By Tom Starner • Sept. 13, 2016