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Only 27% of employees give HR an 'A' on open enrollment
The survey also found that 50% of employees want more time to select benefits.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Infosys releases 'business as usual' video to soothe unrest
Experts say it wasn't very effective, however, revealing the importance of both internal and external communication for HR.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Laurence Dutton via Getty ImagesTrendlineA 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.
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When medical leave runs out, don't forget the ADA, feds say
An EEOC lawsuit illustrates why employers may need to grant workers more leave than the FMLA or other laws require.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Illinois governor vetoes salary history bill
Several states and cities have enacted laws prohibiting employers from asking applicants about their salary history, but Illinois may not be joining that list.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 30, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to identify and fix your organization's weakest links
It's possible to hire great candidates only to discover, months later, that their performance isn't up to par.
By Tess Taylor • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Hurricane Harvey raises FLSA, FMLA questions
Federal employment laws don't go away during disasters, so employers need contingency plans for compliance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Aug. 29, 2017 -
3 out of 4 of employees work during vacation, despite knowing they don't have to
Half of employees don't feel like they should be working during vacation — but most do anyway.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Twitter forum takedown feeds employee free speech debate
Twitter employees are reporting that a year ago, the company took down posts on an internal forum criticizing both CEO Jack Dorsey and its commitment to LGBTQ causes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Employers create homey workplaces to attract and please millennials
Is a workplace that looks like home enough to make millennials stay?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
ACLU sues employer for period-leak firing
The organization says the employee's termination amounted to sex discrimination.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Automation can free up HR, but where do you draw the line?
Though HR professionals are glad to hand over time-consuming tasks to bots, true efficiency requires a human touch.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 29, 2017 -
Companies sue Blue Cross Blue Shield for allegedly charging hidden fees
One employer, Williams Chevrolet Inc., said it sent money to BCBS to pay employees' healthcare claims, but the insurer also skimmed administrative fees to pay claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to raise your employees' benefits IQ before open enrollment
Running a successful benefits program requires consistent, effective communication with helpful third-party services.
By Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Starbucks connects deaf baristas, customers with new aprons
An employee reports that her relationship with customers has drastically improved now that they know she is deaf.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2017 -
As part of its rebuilding, Zenefits hires its first CHRO
Beth Steinberg also will be one of the first women to reach C-suite level in the organization.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 28, 2017 -
78% of US workers are just getting by between paychecks, says study
Workers of all salaries are also struggling with debt and other financial problems, pointing to the need for financial wellness education.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 25, 2017 -
50% of HR managers are time-strapped by manual number crunching
Building out custom reports is the most cited data analytics task for HR pros, but lack of tech may be a problem.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Susan Fowler to justices: Arbitration agreements are unfair
Uber is among the 80% of tech employers who use arbitration agreements. But will her position hold sway against a court that seems to favor them?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 25, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Resource Actions: On Game of Thrones and the little things
When handled properly, dragons, fantasy sports and chat rooms are the small things that can add a lot to your employer brand.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Aug. 25, 2017 -
After disappointing sales, Lowe's decides to give workers more hours
The move is an attempt to improve customer service at the retailer's stores.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Hiring women bosses pays off, indexes show
The numbers provide more evidence that promoting women is good for a company's financial health.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can data solve employers' compensation headache?
As employers tackle pay equity, data has revealed some answers — and some companies' dirty laundry.
By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 24, 2017 -
When it comes to health benefits, small businesses are keeping up with big companies
The difference between big and small companies' portion of healthcare cost-sharing is only 5.3%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2017 -
No FLSA 'fluctuating workweek' for some workers in CT, court says
Employers in the state can no longer use the FWW method of calculating overtime for commission-based retail employees, but that may be just the beginning.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2017 -
80% of companies aren't paying salespeople the right commissions
One study showed that 18% of employers don't report commission results to salespeople and that 47% are slow to process payments, sometimes taking more than four weeks.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Aug. 23, 2017