HR Management: Page 75
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NBC accused of wanting only 'good-looking' employees
Regardless of how this case turns out, hiring for looks is a bad business practice.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017 -
Phased retirement could ward off a workplace 'brain drain'
It's a form of flexible retirement in which older workers’ hours are reduced over time until they reach full retirement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineA 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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Fake CEO emails dupe companies out of billions
In the past three years alone, these emails have cost employers $5.3 billion — much more than ransomware attacks.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 31, 2017 -
Risky 'ad hoc' HR costs small businesses $27B a year
Small businesses might be hesitant to hire a dedicated HR manager because of the cost, but it is an investment that matters.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017 -
Can't find cybersecurity experts? Train your own, says IT school dean
Employers may need to turn to apprenticeships to help fix the cybersecurity skills gap, an academic writes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How AI could get us closer to the 'H' in HR
The key is to reduce the amount of time spent on repetitive tasks. AI can ensure that talent development won't take a back seat to other processes.
By Riia O'Donnell • July 28, 2017 -
DOL: 58% of private employers now offer paid sick leave
Paid sick leave leads the growth in benefits, courtesy of state and municipal laws.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 28, 2017 -
Bass Pro Shops settles $10.5M race discrimination case
The company also must update its EEO policies and hire a diversity and inclusion director.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2017 -
Sick leave policy violations blamed for Chipotle norovirus outbreak
Paid sick leave has garnered attention, but it's ineffective if a company's culture doesn't encourage or allow workers to actually take it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 27, 2017 -
Appeals court goes against NLRB, calls T-Mobile's 'positive work environment' rule valid
But it wasn't a total win for T-Mobile — the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals did agree with NLRB that bans on recording were unlawful.
By Kathryn Moody • July 27, 2017 -
Study: 48% of employees under 35 prefer the office over telecommuting
Perhaps the biggest lesson for employers? Keep offices flexible to appeal to different work styles and preferences.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017 -
HR director may be personally liable in FMLA suit
When an individual acts on an employer's behalf, they can be held responsible for FMLA violations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett , Kate Tornone • July 26, 2017 -
EEOC: Employer refused to hire applicant 'nearing retirement'
Following a public hearing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ADEA, the EEOC seems to be making good on its commitment to stop ageism.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017 -
Offering too many voluntary benefits at once could confuse employees
Employees want those benefits, but employers will need to roll them out strategically, experts say.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 26, 2017 -
UPDATE: DOL publishes RFI on FLSA overtime rule
Could DOL's request for information on the OT rule mean a major pro-business shift?
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017 -
Acosta wants to 'streamline' occupational licensing regulations
The labor secretary says that one in 20 jobs required a license in 1950, compared with one in four today.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017 -
Wisconsin tech firm offers employees 'rice-sized' microchips
The implants would allow workers to open doors, purchase snacks and use office equipment, among other things.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 25, 2017 -
Employer to pay $1.8M for firing prescription drug user
When an employee is taking prescription drugs, the Americans with Disabilities Act often provides them some protections.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017 -
EEOC launches religious accommodation suit against Tim Horton's franchise in MI
The employee allegedly was fired after insisting that she wear a skirt in accordance with her Pentecostal Apostolic beliefs, rather than the chain's uniform pants.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017 -
Senior female scientists sue Salk Institute for discrimination
The case goes to show: female-led organizations are not inherently immune from discrimination and related issues.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017 -
Institutional investors to SEC: More reporting on HR data is needed
If anything, the calls for such data point to the growing role of HR in developing business strategy.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 24, 2017 -
Employees may be racking up more than 8 hours a week on non-work tasks
The proliferation of tech naturally creates productivity concerns. On average, workers spend 56 minutes a day on personal mobile devices.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 21, 2017 -
Study: Less than half of US workers know about employers' supplemental insurance
Supplemental insurance could help financially strapped workers worried about healthcare costs – if they knew about it.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 21, 2017 -
DOL: Google's proprietary pact may threaten employees' right to report bias
The large tech company's policies may have had a "chilling effect" on employees' willingness to speak with the agency. Google denies the claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 21, 2017 -
States step in to undercut local minimum wage ordinances
Stagnation at the federal level isn't doing any favors for those in charge of compliance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • July 20, 2017
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