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Report: Male allies critical to improving progress for multicultural women at work
A new report from Working Mother Media reveals that men in leadership roles play a key role in ensuring women of color are promoted and paid fairly.
By Kathryn Moody • May 17, 2017 -
Virtual reality startup the latest tech company sued for sexual misconduct
The complaint describes a room in the company reserved for sexual activity and a constant barrage of insults and sexual comments directed at female workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 17, 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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75% of employees in a survey are very happy working for a small business
Employees at smaller businesses were more likely to feel like their contributions mattered to the company, but benefits remained a sticking point.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
Transgender library worker wins settlement over denied surgery
The library's insurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, originally refused to cover the cost of surgery.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
Uber drivers in NYC gain union representation — sort of
Whether this potential solution for gig workers will pan out is yet to be seen. Critics are concerned about Uber's ties to the new union.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
Telecommuters may be losing out on promotions
Research suggests remote workers' career advancement may suffer due to lower visibility and unfavorable perceptions about what makes a good manager.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 16, 2017 -
There's a global increase in the rate of CEO dismissals due to ethics violations
Companies with a global presence — especially those operating in emerging markets — are more likely to face ethical issues, The Washington Post reports.
By Ryan Golden • May 16, 2017 -
27% of workers change jobs each year with 'me-focused' mindset
Employees want immediate advancement and will accept less money for greater opportunities, one study shows.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017 -
2017 college grads see entry-level salaries at an all-time high — for some professions
STEM majors will be the nation’s top earners for a second consecutive year.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017 -
As workers return to desks, experts fear spread of 'WannaCry' ransomware
Employees who lack cyber savvy, and HR departments with outdated security software, are easy targets.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 15, 2017 -
Indiana is first state to bar local 'ban the box' ordinances
According to SHRM, Indiana signed the law to help employers avoid the difficulty of complying with varying hiring procedures and mandates across the state.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
Trump to pick business and government attorneys to fill NLRB vacancies
Trump’s two potential nominees could give the GOP its long-awaited majority.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
ADP study finds 28% gap in variable pay between men and women
The ADP Research Institute studied 11,000 employees during a six-year period and saw discrepancies between men and women's annual bonuses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 12, 2017 -
Healthcare costs projected to rise 7.8% globally in 2017, WTW finds
Healthcare cost increases are predicted to grow in most regions, but insurers in both the U.S. and Latin America predict smaller increases in 2017 than 2016.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017 -
CHRO influence on the C-suite is increasing despite poor perceptions
The findings from Harvard Business Review reveal that executives outside of HR are still reluctant to become CHROs despite the position's growing relevance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017 -
Uber will test workers' comp-esque insurance coverage for South Carolina drivers
Passengers in the state will subsidize up to $1 million in insurance coverage for on-the-job injuries with a five cent price increase.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 11, 2017 -
Employee vs. contractor case challenges IRS double-tax collection
The case of a small Native American tribe and its "contractors" adds a wrinkle to the employee classification debate.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Rating the first 100 days on the job isn't just for presidents
The first 100 days on any job is a good time for new hires to reflect on their achievements and challenges going forward.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Only 52% of companies say they have a strong digital IQ
Companies may be struggling to keep up with the digital evolution, a PwC study shows. HR has a role to play in addressing the gap.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Study: HR departments are slow to use tech for functions beyond payroll
Only a quarter of employers use technology for benefits, education and communication.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Hackers phish Gannett Co. HR workers, leaking email login credentials
The scam, originally discovered by the media publisher on March 30, mostly fooled junior HR professionals.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 10, 2017 -
Education services provider pays $57K to settle sexual harassment claim
The EEOC alleged the organization rescinded a job offer when the candidate refused to go on a date with the CEO.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2017 -
Employee suicides on the rise globally
Fortunately, there's a lot that HR can do to provide treatment for mental illness while creating safer workplaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
'The world is changing:' Why the contingent workforce isn't going away
At the WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference, HR managers were told to find flexible workforce solutions to a shifting workplace reality. But as more employers turn to contingent workers to fill workforce gaps, challenges abound.
By Kathryn Moody • May 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Your employee's 'additional duties' may be illegal under the Equal Pay Act
Employers need to verify the legitimacy of additional duties used to justify differences in pay.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • May 8, 2017
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