HR Management: Page 72
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While candidates want more remote work, employers aren't entirely sold
Recruiters and employers report that candidates are increasingly asking for remote work options.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Black men earn 70 cents for every dollar white men earn, new study shows
The gap has both lingered and widened over time, leading economists to say it isn't likely to close anytime soon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 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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The price of deregulation? Each change can cost $100K, employers report
Two-thirds of employers say compliance has become costlier in the last year, while 74% say compliance costs more now than it did a decade ago.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Study: 52% of test results suggest widespread prescription drug misuse
Around 22% of tests show illegal, non-prescription substance abuse, which points to the possibility of dangerous drug combinations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 11, 2017 -
After months of scandal, Uber employees create a morale-boosting website
A message on the website reads: "Let’s be real, it’s been a pretty rough nine months (plus)."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Not disclosing past salary hurts women candidates, study finds
It's a no-win situation for women, since basing pay on past salaries can entrench old biases.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Drug addiction is driving 20% of men out of the workforce
Research from economist Paul Krueger shows labor depression was greatest in areas were opioids are most often prescribed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Long-time employees lose trust when employers keep policy enforcement under wraps
The lack of vertical communication is one of the most common complaints among employees, a problem that cuts across all industries.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Congressional hearing explores federal government's role in the gig economy
The Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing focused on a difficult question: Does the gig economy help reverse economic trends or exacerbate the loss of worker protections?
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Worker confidence slipped to 12-month low in Q1 2017
Wage stagnation and a lack of belief in opportunities for advancement are potential causes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Paychex: 1 in 5 small businesses give HR a vote of 'no confidence'
Automating more HR functions could raise small businesses' confidence in compliance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
DOJ ends defense of controversial overtime rule
The era of the Obama overtime rule is essentially over — but that doesn't mean overtime changes aren't on the horizon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A quick guide to disaster preparedness in the workplace
For employers, planning for emergency situations long before they occur is not only a best practice — it could be a life saver.
By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Study: 85% of companies say wellness programs bolster employee engagement
A focus on holistic wellness goes a long way in keeping employees productive and in the office.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
NLRB orders Tesla to respond to allegations of unfair labor practices
CEO Elon Musk called complaints against the company "outright false." But since the allegations of unfair practices surfaced, Tesla has shaken up its HR leadership.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
US women's workforce participation declined 3% since 2000
An op-ed in The New York Times blames a lack of federal paid leave and lack of access to flexible work arrangements, among other trends.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
NLRB charges against NYC cleaning service with worker misclassification
Handy's workers are charging the company with violating wage and hour laws and jeopardizing their rights by forcing them to settle disputes through arbitration instead of the courts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 6, 2017 -
DACA 'wind down' may exacerbate workplace skill shortages
Many of the 800,000 people affected by DACA policy changes have employment authorization — but employers may not know who in their workforce will be impacted until it's too late to adjust.
By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 6, 2017 -
Low employment figures force employers to turn to high-tech tools for hiring
August unemployment stats remained low. In a job seeker's market, how can employers keep up?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Wells Fargo leadership under scrutiny as review dredges up more issues
Fresh allegations of an additional 1.4M possibly fake accounts surfaced, leading some to question if leadership changes have gone far enough.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Millennials feel boomer and Gen X bosses are blocking their progress
Millennials are looking for opportunities to learn new skills and create career development plans — and not all leaders are accommodating that need.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 5, 2017 -
DHS mandates in-person interviews for some immigrant workers
The agency says the change is in response to the Trump administration's call for more robust vetting procedures.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Why Witchsy's women entrepreneurs created a made-up male co-founder
Introducing "Keith Mann" made male developers, graphic designers and other specialists more willing to do business.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Hospitality industry mimics Uber's on-demand model to hire fill-ins
The gig economy might help the hospitality industry adjust to H-2B visa shortages and economic downturns, which hit the industry the hardest.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Mandatory flu shots are a risky proposition
As flu season approaches, it's understandable that employers want to limit the impact of the illness in the workplace. But with the EEOC watching closely, employers should exercise caution.
By Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 1, 2017
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