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Employers are unnecessarily limiting applicant pools with college degree requirements
New research from Harvard Business School shows that for many middle-skills jobs, employers expect four-year degrees. But those expectations may have to change.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Study: 64% of employees say their workspace is bad for their well-being
It's important for employers to keep that statistic in mind as they adjust benefits to address workers' finances, emotional health, back pain and other issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 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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Deep Dive
How to mentor or sponsor women — without sending the wrong message
Women often lack the same kind of advocates in the workplace that men have. Fixing the problem requires deliberate, focused steps on the employer's part.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Opinion
When CSR focuses on youth mentoring, everybody benefits
Employers can do more to nurture youth — both personally and professionally, EY's mentoring program manager writes.
By Carolina Dominguez • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Don't keep employee stress under wraps this holiday season
At least a third of workers report being stressed out during the holidays, according to a new study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Pay perception may be more important to workers than actual compensation
A study from PayScale also revealed that appreciation topped the list of items that improve employee satisfaction.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
What's trending? For some companies, sexual harassment insurance
More employers are buying insurance policies in the wake of several high-profile allegations. But critics say the policies may actually perpetuate harassment.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
Feds, contractors top Monster's list of best companies for vets
Ahead of Veterans Day, Monster highlighted employers that excel in recruiting, hiring and retaining vets.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Nov. 7, 2017 -
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 -
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
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