HR Management: Page 103
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Ad executive denies diversity is an issue, takes unplanned early retirement
A high level executive is gone after his controversial comments on gender diversity.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Why documentation is more important than ever for compliance
More judges are placing emphasis on the decision-making process, meaning the "good faith" defense is changing.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 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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Latest SHRM benchmarking report offers data on recruiting, salary and more
Metrics from the survey could prove helpful in evaluating an organization's operations and practices.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 4, 2016 -
LGBT discrimination lawsuits may rise where protections are lacking
In 28 states, it is still technically legal to discriminate against LGBT employees – meaning litigation based on federal laws may rise this year.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 3, 2016 -
Why employers are missing the mark on mobility costs
HR may need to speak with risk management and ensure that the company isn't taking unnecessary risks with its driving employees, for starters.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 3, 2016 -
International business travel security top of mind for employers
The recent spate of terrorist attacks across Europe has renewed employer focus on the topic.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 2, 2016 -
#IBTWTF: A potential primer on how not to conduct layoffs
IBT Media has faced accusations of not paying staffers and stiffing some on severance pay.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016 -
SHRM survey: HR job confidence is high
Younger HR pros are confident when it comes to job security, but not as optimistic about landing a new gig.
By Tom Starner • Aug. 1, 2016 -
How changing the office seating chart can boost performance
Placing the right workers in close proximity to each other has been shown to generate up to an estimated $1 million in gains annually for some employers.
By Tom Starner • July 29, 2016 -
Google HR leader Lazlo Bock retires, top sales exec takes over
The former, deeply influential HR executive will remain on as an adviser.
By Tom Starner • July 29, 2016 -
Harassment headlines reinforce EEOC's recent special report
Two recent high-profile sexual harassment situations further exemplified the EEOC message that U.S. employers still have a long way to go.
By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016 -
How layoffs can unintentionally hurt a thriving diversity program
Because employers continue to rely heavily on position and tenure in downsizing, their gains made in diversity efforts are lost.
By Tom Starner • July 28, 2016 -
Qualcomm to pay $19.5M in gender discrimination class action case
Women — who hold less than 15% of leadership positions in the company — said they had little chance to be promoted, and were paid less for equal work.
By Kathryn Moody • July 28, 2016 -
Deep Dive
8 ways HR can help prevent M&A failure
A solid 70% to 90% of deals fail. HR needs to be involved in order to ensure post-deal success.
By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016 -
EEOC sounds the alarm on harassment prevention
The commission rebooted certain initiatives, moving away from pure risk management to building a "culture of civility and respect."
By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016 -
Study: Want wellness? Try a 'walking meeting'
A study found that conducting just one weekly "walking" meeting may raise work-related physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes.
By Tom Starner • July 26, 2016 -
Hotel sector worried about impact, cost of overtime rule
Hospitality expects to be one of the most affected industry sectors when the new federal overtime rule kicks in on Dec. 1.
By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016 -
The impact of employee resource groups on the public sector
ERGs have been shown to largely enhance the employee experience, but they are mainly used within the private employer sector.
By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016 -
EEOC raising the stakes on religious discrimination
The EEOC filed 73 lawsuits since the beginning of fiscal year 2010, including five in FY 2015.
By Tom Starner • July 25, 2016 -
Is the 8-hour workday going extinct?
A majority of workers believe the traditional 9-to-5 workday is a thing of the past, according to CareerBuilder.
By Tom Starner • July 22, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Trainer tips: What HR needs to know about Pokemon Go in the workplace
Pokemon Go is sweeping the nation – but it comes to the office with some risks.
By Tom Starner • July 21, 2016 -
Survey: Massive perception gap over behaviors is crushing cultures
The cultural values managers say they want differ greatly from employee perception, according to a new survey.
By Tom Starner • July 20, 2016 -
How HR can help younger workers succeed under the new overtime rule
With the rule going into effect on Dec. 1, HR needs to focus on those who may be losing their salaried status.
By Tom Starner • July 20, 2016 -
Facebook's excuse for low diversity draws stinging criticism
The social media giant claimed that minority groups lacked the right skills – a statement that may have revealed internal biases, one writer claims.
By Tom Starner • July 19, 2016 -
Deep Dive
Too much fun in the sun: How HR can avoid productivity loss in the summer
Work tends to take a nose dive once the temperatures go up. But HR doesn't have to rain on the parade, either.
By Tom Starner • July 19, 2016