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Most people think freelancers are the happiest professionals
Freelancers might be the happiest of all workers, but often face "feast or famine" lifestyles.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 2017 -
Pearson: 40-60% of US workers are in declining jobs
Only one in 10 workers are in roles that are considered to be "growing occupations," according to the study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 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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Nevada law requiring accommodation for pregnant workers takes effect Oct. 1
Pregnant workers and job applicants in Nevada will receive expanded, ADA-like protections starting next week.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 29, 2017 -
NLRB, Trump administration prepare opposing arguments in SCOTUS arbitration case
The High Court will soon decide whether employees can waive their rights to pursue employment claims collectively.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Walmart to adopt Workplace, Facebook's business chat solution
The move could mean 2.2 million new users for Facebook's platform — a huge boost to the social media giant's efforts to compete in a crowding market.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Glassdoor: Workers want their employers to take a stand on political issues
Younger workers clearly think their employers should have a positive impact on the community, but businesses must ensure that political activities don't get in the way of civility and respect.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2017 -
Employers see value in technology, but struggle to keep up
HR managers agree that tech has improved recruiting and other functions, but they fear that the evolution is happening too quickly, according to a Randstad study.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 28, 2017 -
SEC issues guidance for reporting CEO pay ratios
The pay ratio mandate has caused great confusion among employers over how and when it may be calculated.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2017 -
World-class HR departments do more but spend less, thanks to technology
The average large business with revenue of $10 billion or more could save millions with more efficient, technology-driven HR processes, a Hackett Group study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 27, 2017 -
Sleeplessness endangers workers' lives and costs employers $1.4M per year
One worker with obstructive sleep apnea could cost an employer more than $3,000 in additional healthcare expenses a year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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CVS joins the fight against opioid addiction
The retailer will provide counseling for opioid users and limit the drug's availability in order to slow the crisis' spread.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Ex-manager sues Facebook over alleged age discrimination
A 52-year-old former manager claims the social media giant fired him after he complained about the company's treatment of older workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Deep Dive
To combat the talent shortage, employers may need to shift productivity measures
Considering flexible work and sources of talent beyond the typical 9 to 5 paradigm can help prepare employers for the future.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 26, 2017 -
Financial illiteracy is hurting worker savings — but employers can step in
Providing workers with financial training can help minimize their stress and raise productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Employees feel valued when they can access pay, benefits info online
By allowing workers to access time, attendance and other information, employers are empowering them to take ownership of those issues, an American Payroll Association study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Study: Online personality tests may be flawed, especially for young applicants
According to employment and training organizations, fewer applicants under 21 are being hired for entry-level jobs, and personality tests are the likely cause.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Opinion
Navigating 5 generations in the workforce
How do HR leaders fairly accommodate five generations with health benefits, wellness programs, worksite perks and the like?
By Lori Casselman • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Harassment, discrimination are employers' top compliance training priorities
Compliance training challenges, including diversity and data security, are pervasive across various industries, a EVERFI survey reveals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017 -
What women — and companies — can learn from Fortune's Most Powerful Women list
Women can make a number of choices to help advance their careers, but employers must be willing to support the women that work for them, too.
By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
What employers can do to manage Type 2 diabetes in the workplace
Employers may not be aware of all their options when helping employees control a condition that costs workplaces more than $200 billion annually.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Employers spend 70% more on healthcare benefits than retirement benefits
Industry plays a large role in defining benefits spend, but generally, employers aren't spending as much on retirement as they did 15 years ago, a Willis Towers Watson study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Prevention is key to reducing the cost of employee back pain, arthritis
Strategies focused on prevention can help employers manage musculoskeletal disorders or related impairments, like opioid addiction, says NEBGH.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Korn Ferry: Only 27% of employers ready to reskill workers for future tech jobs
Will employers lag behind as automation, IoT and other tech advance?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Most employees say higher pay matters more than better benefits
An unpredictable regulatory environment makes benefits packages even more difficult to understand, but a pay raise has clear value to employees.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Report: The healthiest employers use metrics to evaluate their wellness programs
Personalization in wellness programs also is critical, as the one-size-fits-all approach can overlook employees' individual needs.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 21, 2017
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