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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 -
Retrieved from Target on November 14, 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 -
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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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 -
Montgomery County Planning Commission
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 -
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Deep DiveHow 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 -
Women's ideas don't get the same credit as men's, study shows
On 10-member teams, men who speak up are chosen, on average, as the No. 2 candidate to lead the group, whereas women who speak up are chosen, on average, to be the No. 8 candidate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017 -
Aon: Global healthcare costs may increase by 8.4% in 2018
An aging global population, poor lifestyle choices and the increase in chronic disorders may all be factors.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 15, 2017 -
UPDATE: Appeals court sends Browning-Ferris joint employment case back to NLRB
The Board's new ruling relieves employers of confusion and returns them to a standard that was well-accepted among most business groups.
By Kathryn Moody , Kate Tornone • Dec. 14, 2017 -
A shortage of sales professionals is taking a toll on revenue goals
Companies facing shortages are tapping into "indirect sales," a form of third-party contracting, to meet company goals, one survey claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2017 -
Opinion
5 tips for faster background checks
The CEO of CareerBuilder Employment Screening provides tips on how to conduct a quality background check without spending a lifetime doing it.
By Ben Goldberg • Dec. 14, 2017
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