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Women, ethnic minorities more likely to find mentorship programs helpful
Study results from executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles also showed a significantly higher mentor program participation rate among minorities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 2, 2018 -
Noncompete agreements reduce salaries, fuel relocations
Study results show that in states where noncompete agreements are strongly enforced, salaries for covered workers are reduced for up to eight years, even if they aren't changing jobs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 28, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineA deep dive into the future of work
With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.
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Deep Dive
Sustainability benefits: A people, planet and profit business strategy
CSR and sustainability are inseparable in businesses that champion people and the environment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 26, 2017 -
Union workers say no to Disney's wage proposition
Nearly all members of the Service Trades Council Union (93%) rejected the two-year contract, showing the power of employees in a job seeker's market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017 -
H-2B visa cap met, nearly a month earlier than last year
The federal government made additional visas available in FY2017 to address understaffing, but many employers said it was too little, too late.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 22, 2017 -
Hawaii law provides a $70 daily stipend for eldercare
Employers have recognized that workers with caregiving duties need help — and so have state governments.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Retailers that keep staffing low risk losing customers and sales
Employers could reach most of their sales goals if they focused on employees' value to customers, one expert says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Idle time costs employers $1B a year, study says
The study notes, however, that when breaks are encouraged, unproductive idle time drops.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 21, 2017 -
Contract workers tend to be experienced, highly educated and ambitious
LinkedIn's study found that 73% of contractors have advanced degrees and qualifications, compared to 45% of LinkedIn members who don't identify as contract workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Microsoft ends arbitration agreements for sexual harassment claims
The company also voiced support for a federal ban on such arrangements.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017 -
All together now: Around the world, company orchestras unite co-workers
Playing in and organizing a company orchestra builds camaraderie and mirrors team building skills at work, executives say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017 -
As tax season looms, keep an eye out for W-2 scams
Scammers can spoof company executives' emails and ensnare employees, and experts say HR is particularly at risk.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A return to 'common sense'? A recap of the NLRB's sweeping changes so far
Several Obama-era decisions were upended last week, including one bombshell: The Browning-Ferris joint employment standard.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
To face a changing business world, managers need better training
A new survey reveals 45% of new managers have never received any formal training.
By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Aon: Healthcare takeovers may mean big changes for care access
Will healthcare M&As mean lower costs for employers and greater access to health and pharmaceutical services for workers?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2017 -
CEOs say top job candidates know what companies are all about
Which begs the question: What are candidates reading about your organization in online reviews from current and former employees?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Opinion
3 things CEOs need from HR
Your CEO wants you to focus on professional development for yourself, writes Heather Lomax, a CareerSmart contributor.
By Heather Lomax • Dec. 19, 2017 -
Bill would allow employers to provide 401k info electronically
Some say that allowing electronic information transfers could save U.S. employers $200 million to $500 million per year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Report finds ESPN's culture 'hostile' toward women
Ex-ESPN women employees cited dismissed sexual harassment complaints and difficult working conditions, The Boston Globe said.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How the GOP tax bill could affect HR
Congress is expected to pass a tax reform package this week. Here's a cheat sheet for what it means for your industry, and more.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Employees feel snubbed by bosses who can't put down their smartphones
Managers who can't resist taking calls from their superiors while speaking to direct reports risk losing employees' trust and engagement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 18, 2017 -
Trump administration plans to end H-1B rule allowing spouses of visa holders to work
The entire visa program is in jeopardy and potentially impacts not only the working individuals but their U.S.-born children.
By Samantha Schwartz • Dec. 15, 2017 -
OSHA's electronic recordkeeping rule now in effect
Industry groups have pushed back against the rule's requirements, specifically OSHA's intent to make some data available for public view online.
By Kim Slowey , Mary Tyler March • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Data loss prevention raises legal concerns
Some federal and state laws place limits on how much employers can track their workers, according to Harvard Business Review.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Walmart to offer advance payday app for workers
Following competitors' footsteps, Walmart is catching onto the shifting financial management needs of today's workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017
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