EEOC wins round in discrimination case against Dollar General

The EEOC argued that the company’s practice of basing hiring decisions on a job candidate’s criminal history has a disparate impact on black applicants.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 2017

Report: 95% of employers have employees who breach network security

Motives vary, ranging from data theft to cybershopping to covering up illicit and/or illegal activity.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 17, 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

Employees may be unaware of policies on personal device use

A survey reveals 55% of employees see no harm in using personal devices in the workplace, despite data showing it's risky behavior.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 13, 2017

Google breaks away from pay transparency taboo

But Silicon Valley is far from the norm; despite local and federal laws around pay discussion, many organizations still discourage it.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 13, 2017

CompTIA: California tops tech sector employment, but for how long?

The state dominates tech sector employment, but also struggles with high costs of living. Utah, North Carolina and Washington, however, are among the emerging tech economies reporting strong year-over-year job growth.   

By Naomi Eide • April 13, 2017

Report: Only 6 female CEOs named by S&P 250 companies in 3 years

But in good news: Stability and tenure have increased, pointing to healthier companies overall.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 13, 2017

Are your managers 'talent hoarders?'

Lower-performing employers are especially guilty of holding back star employees.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 13, 2017

SCOTUS weighs deadlines for filling state law claims after federal dismissal

Currently, workers can file one claim under both the federal and state courts. What’s unclear is the employees’ deadline for refiling a claim in state court.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2017

How puzzles, quizzes and a racetrack are motivating one company's sales team

Gamification continues to impress employers with its ability to inspire engagement — and a little friendly competition.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2017

Study: Focusing on job specifics, company culture results in better hires

But almost half of the rejected candidates (49%) said they didn’t understand why they were passed over.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 12, 2017

Employers 'relieved' over AHCA's demise, but still seeking specialty pharma assistance

Controlling pharmaceutical costs topped employer wish lists for healthcare change, but that effort largely depends on lawmakers.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2017

Globally, women perceived as less promotable due to childcare duties, say Yale researchers

A majority (65%) of senior management in 100 countries surveyed said they believed women were responsible for most of the childcare duties in the home.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2017

Why blue-collar industries are facing such a massive skills shortage

Manufacturers and construction companies are facing talent shortages in the millions — but they can strategically fight back.

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 11, 2017

Healthcare 2020: 8 healthcare questions you need to be prepared to answer

The next decade of employer-sponsored care looks challenging, but promising, according to experts at Business Health Agenda 2017.

By Ryan Golden • April 10, 2017

Should employers add pet insurance to their benefits package?

Americans spent $67 billion on their pets' care and feeding, and $16 billion on pets' medical expenses alone in 2016.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 7, 2017

Study: More millennials expect workplace sustainability and recycling access

Two-thirds of millennial employees would supposedly give up social media for a week if all of their co-workers recycled.

By Cole Rosengren • April 7, 2017

Study: 41% of women never ask manager for a raise

Employers also deny pay raises to women almost 10% more often than men.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 7, 2017

Hackett Group: HR may not have resources to address critical issues in 2017

Flat and/or decreasing budgets have proven an obstacle for many.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 6, 2017

More advertisers bail on Fox News following O'Reilly sexual harassment claims

The harassment claims continue, revealing a company culture that may have failed the employees that needed help the most.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 6, 2017

Supreme Court gives district courts more control over EEOC subpoenas

SCOTUS reversed an appeals court decision, making future district court decisions on such subpoenas harder to overturn.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 6, 2017

Fired Wells Fargo employee wins $5.4M and his job back

The manager was terminated in 2010 after reporting suspected mail, bank and wire fraud by two of his direct reports.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2017

SEC scrutinizing language in employment agreements

Protecting whistleblowers who reveal Dodd-Frank violations is SEC’s priority, creating potential headaches for HR.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2017

Study: Videoconferencing is more effective when you can't see yourself

Marquette University researchers said participants who couldn't see their faces on-screen reported greater engagement and satisfaction.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2017

66% of workplace bias victims said morale, commitment suffer

Employers must keep biases out of recruiting, hiring and promotion decisions, says study.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2017

Aon Hewitt: 54% of employees report having higher stress levels

The joint National Business Group on Health-Aon Hewitt study found that healthcare complexity and costs are taking their toll.

By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2017