School is in session this summer for Colorado marijuana workers

A course sponsored by state agencies will train workers in the nascent industry on safety hazards, pesticide application and other worker protection laws.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 7, 2017

EEOC wins case against NJ employer that rescinded pregnant employee's promotion

The employee alleged that the firm took back the promotion because ownership didn't think she'd be able to handle the stress of her new role.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017

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A 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.

By HR Dive staff

T. Rowe Price: Employers committed to workers' 401k plans well into retirement

A variety of HR strategies can help drive successful retirement outcomes for employees, a study reveals.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017

1 in 3 workers say their personal finances are distracting at work

Financial woes plague 85% of workers, a good reason for employers to sponsor financial well-being plans. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 6, 2017

Are employers dropping the ball on benefits communication?

With proper planning, budgeting and employee input, employers leverage communications technology to improve how they share benefits information.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Wearables are changing workers' health and lifestyles

The level of integration wearables have into consumers life was unimaginable 20 years ago. Today wearables are reshaping the health and wellness landscape.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Remote workers may be scattered, but their benefits don't have to be

New solutions — from podcasts to Twitter chats — seek to make things easier and more accessible for a growing part of the workforce.

By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2017

Appeals court knocks down Whole Foods' ban on electronic recording

The decision showed that employees' rights under the NLRA are still vital. 

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Oregon is the latest state to sign pay equity into law

But if local employers can demonstrate that they've done two things, the bill's provisions do give them some reprieve from accusations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Walmart employees accuse company of penalizing them for taking sick days

The claims closely follow allegations that the retail giant discriminated wrongfully against pregnant and nursing employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 5, 2017

Report: Female S&P 500 CEOs outrank their male counterparts in compensation

Additionally, women hold three of the 10 highest paid CEO positions at S&P 500 companies.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 2, 2017

Tesla fires female engineer who lodged sexual harassment complaint

The news comes just over a week after Tesla replaced its VP of HR. The company claims an investigation showed the employee's allegations were false.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 2, 2017

Hourly employers challenged by evolving workplace laws and retention

Part-time workers are a growing segment of the workforce and a bigger challenge for the employers who hire them.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 2, 2017

When employees cause cyber breaches, most insurers won't pay out

If employers don't patch their networks, or when employees fall for phishing scams, many insurers say they won't bother.

By Justine Brown , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

Work environment, value alignment top list of most valued cultural elements

A CultureIQ poll of top company cultures shows that leaders make a big difference in determining whether a culture is positive or toxic.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

Only 35% of organizations use a high-performing HR delivery system

Within most organizations, the HR function isn't aligned with the C-suite’s change and support plans.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

MA is latest of 19 states to pass laws protecting pregnant and nursing mothers

One expert told ENR that employers may not understand federal guidelines around new mothers and mothers-to-be, much less state regulations.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • June 1, 2017

Women execs say male mentors aren't pushing female mentees hard enough

Research shows that many women with male mentors aren't being challenged as much as their male counterparts in two critical areas.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2017

Study: 51% of remote workers suffer work-related health problems

Those that work from home have 10% more work-related health afflictions than office workers, a poll shows.

By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 31, 2017

Resource Actions: Does HR have a 'humanity' problem?

All too often, the way HR deals with big problems may be perceived as cold and robotic at best and antagonistic at worst.

By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • May 30, 2017

Mercer: 80% of employers struggling to comply with CEO pay ratio rule

A Republican-led Congress, backed by the Trump administration, will likely delay the SEC's CEO pay ratio rule.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2017

Illinois workers claim employer violated state's biometric info law

A supermarket chain's workers argue the company's practice of retaining employees' fingerprints is against the law.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2017

OSHA's new slip and fall rules might have escaped many employers

By now, employers should have trained staff in using fall-protection systems.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2017

Northwestern Mutual joins list of employers wth open-office spaces

The new building will have open office spaces, with views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 30, 2017

Gig economy seeing explosive growth as employers look for a flexible workforce

There are now more gig workers than employees in the entire information sector and IT services combined.

By Justine Brown • May 30, 2017