HR Management: Page 65


  • 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 , Dec. 14, 2017
  • Trendline

    A 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.

    By HR Dive staff
  • 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
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    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
  • State overtime thresholds, minimum wage rates set to increase in 2018

    Employers may not have to worry about DOL's overtime rule right now, but some states have taken matters into their own hands.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Dec. 14, 2017
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    Only 7% of midsize firms have an HR professional in the C-suite

    But those that do tend to have better Glassdoor reviews, according to a report by Namely.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2017
  • Indeed Resume moves to subscription model

    Employers can continue to pay per candidate contact until January, when they'll need a subscription to reach out to prospects.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 14, 2017
  • 'Ephemeral messaging apps' emerge to protect against workplace data breaches

    Such apps allow employees to have conversations that can be quickly and permanently destroyed, but data retention laws could limit the tools' use.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017
  • Study: Millennials are the most unsatisfied IT professionals

    Most want better pay, according to a new report, but some are looking for a chance to work independently as a consultant.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017
  • Wellness Workdays to certify outstanding employee wellness programs

    Programs will be measured on assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 13, 2017
  • Worker confidence rose in Q3 2017, but confidence in leadership fell

    The comparable fall in trust for organizational leadership may be a no-confidence vote in senior management's ability to make "sound strategic decisions."

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2017
  • Want more women applicants? Shake up your recruiting practices

    In a new report, Fairygodboss says employers may want to consider shifting their recruitment strategies to diversify their applicant pool.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 12, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Inclusive holidays: Tips for engaging all employees

    From office decorations to company traditions, experts share tips for making sure all employees know they're valued this holiday season.

    By Riia O'Donnell • Dec. 12, 2017
  • Opinion

    Employees afraid of flexibility? 6 ways to enjoy the advantages of remote work

    It’s in every company’s best interest to promote and encourage healthy attitudes toward work flexibility, says Workfront's president and CEO. So where do you start?

    By Alex Shootman • Dec. 11, 2017
  • Adobe says it's reached 100% pay equity in the US

    Since uncovering a pay gap in July, the company vowed to close it by year's end.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2017
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    Analysts: Prepare for gig economy's disruptions to US labor market, wage growth

    Over 60% of employers plan to switch up to one-third of their full-time permanent positions to contingent jobs.

    By , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2017
  • Automation use picks up steam, but only 5% of employers are fully prepared

    Other survey results show that U.S. companies anticipate automation accounting for, on average, 17% of work during the next three years.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2017
  • Facebook shares its sexual harassment policy in bid for industry transparency

    The policy states that excuses like "I didn't mean it that way" or "I was just joking" won't exempt behavior.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 11, 2017
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    Investors urge Amazon to add more women to the C-suite to curb sexual misconduct

    Investment groups are increasingly using their influence to push for changes around equal pay and sexual harassment.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2017
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    STEM jobs continue their explosive growth, but employers also want soft skills

    LinkedIn’s 2017 U.S. Emerging Jobs Report reveals the speed at which jobs are emerging — and how fast some skills are becoming obsolete.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2017
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    CareerBuilder: 74% of employers admit hiring the wrong candidate

    A bad hire can cost an employer roughly $15,000, while losing a good hire can cost $30,000.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 8, 2017
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    A lack of a solid definition of sexual harassment has impeded progress, study says

    The researchers believe that a public heath perspective is needed to find out more about aggressors' use of power in sexual harassment situations.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2017
  • House committee considers paid leave bill

    SHRM and others from the employer community told lawmakers that Congressional action is needed to deal with the state and local leave law patchwork.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2017
  • Employees don't believe the automation hype — but also think robots will take their jobs

    The strong disconnect may signal that employees simply don't know or understand how fast automation is moving.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 7, 2017
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    Workers want a clear 'employee value proposition,' but they don't know what that means

    Employers should communicate values and goals clearly — and without HR jargon.

    By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Dec. 6, 2017