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  • 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
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    Top 5 stories from HR Dive

    HR Dive’s top stories feature a variety of challenges employers are facing, from AI’s spread in the workplace and bad behavior in the C-suite to payroll headaches and DEI compliance confusion.

    By HR Dive staff
  • 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
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    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 Dec. 20, 2017
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    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
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    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
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    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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    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 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
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    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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    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 , 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
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    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