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Should flexible work be the default option for most jobs?
Experts during a webinar hosted by 1 Million for Work Flexibility argued that the future of work may be letting people work wherever is best for them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Workers admit to being bored an average of 10.5 hours a week
In a year, those hours amount to more than a full day a week, or about 68 days total. But it's not all bad news.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 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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CareerBuilder: 41% of bullied LGBT employees say it made them quit
Survey respondents said they were falsely accused of making mistakes, gossiped about and faced constant criticism from the boss and coworkers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 20, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Is 'culture fit' code for bias? Recruiters must be wary, experts say
Employers should work to limit how much “fit” can sway hiring decisions.
By Riia O’Donnell • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Bosses play key role in employee well-being and development, study says
Without their boss's support in career development, some workers plan to leave within the year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Orchid grower pays $110K for telling women they'll be fired if they get pregnant
The settlement also resolved allegations that the employer refused to allow women to return to work after giving birth.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 19, 2017 -
Fortune's 'Best Small & Medium Workplaces' score high in executive trust and innovation
To be the best in their class, employers of all sizes must build a strong, enabling culture.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017 -
Opinion
The millennial edge: How to use this generation as a competitive advantage
Millennials are challenging HR leaders and executives alike to rethink how they attract, inspire, cultivate and retain talent, according to David Osborne, CEO of Virgin Pulse.
By David Osborne • Oct. 18, 2017 -
The biggest barrier to innovation? It may be your managers
Robert Half’s senior executive director says organizations get in their own way and create self-imposed barriers that block new ideas from emerging.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 18, 2017 -
A millennial mentor? It's more likely than you think
Millennials are mentoring older executives on the fine points of what young people want out of their workplaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
An unusual proposal: Embrace your whistleblowers
What would happen if instead of viewing whistleblowers as troublesome, employers viewed them as important assets that could improve the organization?
By Pamela DeLoatch • Oct. 17, 2017 -
On this Boss's Day, are managers giving employees what they need?
While the majority polled believe that their bosses value their opinions, at least 17% said their boss takes credit for their ideas.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
Center for American Progress questions whether gig workers are paid enough
Large companies are driving down gig workers' wages by shedding their role as "employer," the organization says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 16, 2017 -
What's the most annoying office jargon?
One survey sought to answer that question. At the top of the list: LOL, but said out loud.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 13, 2017 -
Wage and hour suits remain top concern for HR and in-house counsel
Respondents to a recent survey said they were more concerned about wage and hour claims because they often turn into class action suits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Workers on vacation want to unplug at their own pace, study shows
But there needs to be a careful balance. Of those employees not encouraged to unplug from work, about 40% are looking for a new job or will start looking within a year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Worried about ageism? Ask your older workers: 'How can I help?'
Age discrimination claims are on the rise, but many can be prevented if you exercise a little empathy.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 12, 2017 -
Randstad: One-third of U.S. workers did nothing to upskill in the past year
Although 80% of workers feel upskilling is their responsibility, neither they nor their employers are acting on development opportunities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Gender equality remains elusive for women workers, especially those of color
Black women, in particular, have looked to entrepreneurship in order to escape racial and gender inequality.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2017 -
Employees prefer disclosing health conditions to HR, rather than their boss
Workers say they fear their supervisors will treat them differently if they discuss impairments with them.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Oct. 11, 2017 -
1 in 5 employees are unsatisfied with their mental healthcare provider, survey says
Nearly 50% of employees polled said they've been impacted by mental health issues in the past year, and most say it affected their productivity at work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 11, 2017 -
ADP's Global Cash Cards acquisition raises employee end-user questions
The move signals a potential trend in payroll tech, but employers can't afford to roll out the service poorly.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
As benefits homogenize, will tailored voluntary packages help companies stand out?
With a blend of collaboration and trust — and perhaps a small willingness to fail — organizations and their benefits partners can deliver made-to-order voluntary benefits that help build employee loyalty and increase retention rates.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Retrieved from Autodesk on October 05, 2016
AI is coming for more jobs, but not all of them and not all at once
As automation claims more jobs over time, employers must be ready to upskill workers for new roles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017 -
Aflac: Workers have a false sense of confidence about their benefits
While 67% of employees surveyed feel confident about their benefits selections, few were able to give correct answers about their coverage.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Oct. 10, 2017
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