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Remote workers feel disrespected by onsite colleagues, new study shows
More employees than ever want remote work options, but the experience can be poor if employers aren't prepared.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Workers at 'simple' organizations champion their employers
Less bureaucracy and good communication can help with engagement and retention, a recent study says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 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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Gender pay gap could take more than 200 years to close, economists predict
But closing the gap could add billions of dollars to nations' economies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017 -
HR tech may have helped job numbers rebound
Employers are increasingly turning to tools like predictive analytics to fill jobs, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Should open offices include the boss? Many employees say no
More than half (55%) of 650 workers surveyed said they would feel more comfortable and more productive if their boss was in a separate office.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Employers continue to ask questions about age, marital status in job interviews
Despite federal guidance and case law showing that such questions can serve as evidence of discrimination, many applicants are still asked such off-limits inquiries.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Opinion
How large employers can spend a little to save a ton
With chronic disease on the rise, the cost of healthcare goes beyond health insurance.
By Michelle de Haaff • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Values-based recognition is the key to employee engagement, study says
Recognition still reigns supreme among workers, with great ROI for employers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017 -
Salesforce alcohol ban shows changing attitudes toward drinking at work
While the tech industry, especially, is known for allowing it, more companies are banning alcohol use at work, fearing liability and other issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 3, 2017 -
GrubHub defends drivers' contractor status as court nears decision
In what may prove to be a test case for other on-demand service providers, the food delivery service told a court that its drivers are clearly not employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017 -
M&A retention agreements have gotten smarter, more strategic, WTW says
During mergers and acquisitions, organizations sometimes offer talent enhanced professional opportunities, along with agreements to get them to stay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Women have a new ally in the fight for equality: millennial men
A Boston Consulting Group analysis shows younger men, due partly to their changing societal roles, are more likely to adapt their behavior to support women co-workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017 -
'Going digital' is straining talent pools even further
Companies from various industries cite digital talent shortages as a serious recruitment challenge.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Age disparities in the workplace cause tensions
Members of older generations who refuse to pick new systems and skills up are facing stiff competition from tech-savvy millennials.
By Alex Hickey • Nov. 2, 2017 -
Diversity and inclusion index reveals importance of education, transparency
Highlights from the index show that 100% of the top Inclusion Index companies provide education on implicit bias.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Facebook charged with misclassifying workers to avoid overtime pay
The suit, a potential collective action, seeks back pay, interest, damages and attorneys' fees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Construction industry pushing to lower high rates of suicide, depression among workers
Direct managers are often the only ones who recognize a problem. Managerial training and expansion of wellness services are key first steps to take.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Open enrollment 2018 changes little with ACA still in place
Aside from a few trending voluntary benefits, the season promises to be relatively tame by HR's standards.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Update: GOP tax plan released, no cuts to 401k contributions
A draft of the House tax bill has since been released. Employers won't have to worry about cuts to 401k contributions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 31, 2017 -
Majority of employers in the dark about how their PBMs earn money
Employers believe pharmacy benefit managers are vital but largely don't understand how they work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Trump declares opioid abuse a public health emergency, but employers are already in the fight
Many larger businesses have already begun battling the epidemic by shifting their benefits plans and training managers to identify at-risk workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Facebook tests resume feature
"Work histories" could allow the social media giant to compete with other sites like Monster and LinkedIn.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Disengaged and tired workers do 'scary' things, Randstad study says
Unhappy workers in the study admitted to drinking alcohol, taking naps and playing pranks while on the job.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017 -
110 CHROs urge lawmakers to preserve DACA
In a letter, officials from ADP, Target, The Cheesecake Factory and other companies told policymakers of the importance of immigrants to the job market.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 27, 2017 -
Deep Dive
4 recruiting trends to watch in 2018
What should recruiting and HR professionals be looking for in the coming year? Many of the solutions are technology-based, but some rely as much on human intelligence as artificial intelligence.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 26, 2017