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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 -
Contract work continues to redefine the workplace
A new study from Metlife reveals 51% of employees favor gig workers’ flexibility, independence and assignment variety over full-time 9-to-5 work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 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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Texas Roadhouse settles age discrimination case for $12M
The EEOC isn't letting up on ageism, particularly in the hospitality industry.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 4, 2017 -
NC revokes 'bathroom bill,' bars cities from employment lawmaking until 2020
The tug-of-war continues between states and local governments over workplace laws.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2017 -
Americans want paid leave, but at employers' expense
Most in the Pew study preferred that family leave was privately funded by employers rather than the government.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2017 -
50% of HR leaders foresee cognitive technology's impact, says IBM
Meanwhile, 65% of CEOs say they envision that cognitive tech will drive significant value to their HR departments.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 3, 2017 -
Report: Joint-employer liability rule may be hard to unravel
The Trump administration might face a losing battle rolling back the rule. It'll all depend on how the Washington, D.C. appeals court decides.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 31, 2017 -
Senate Republicans seek to scuttle state-run auto-IRAs
Some progressive-leaning states like California have already moved to institute such programs to help workers save.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A guide to proactive disaster planning for small businesses
Even small businesses can survive a hurricane or chemical spill with a solid disaster plan, led by HR.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
Paychex: 80% of workers stressed about missing out on home activities
The 2016 presidential election also stressed out 42% of workers and left 62% worried about work-life balance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
Study predicts HR's big move to SaaS by 2020
SaaS vendors will force more companies to seek cloud-based HR solutions, the study from ISG claims.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
Meal-break dispute turns into $2.9M settlement
Claims are rising over exempt status and worker classification.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 30, 2017 -
2nd Circuit Court says Title VII doesn't cover sexual orientation bias
Yet another court disagrees with the EEOC on Title VII covering sexual orientation bias. Only the 7th circuit decision is left.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
HR management will play key role in upcoming CFO challenges
In a survey from Grant Thornton LLP, 40% of CFOs cite strategic planning as a top priority. CHROs can help.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
Three-day weekend could reduce energy use by 20%, say economists
Utah, which experimented with three-day workweeks at state agencies until 2011, saved $1.8 million in energy costs through the initiative's first 10 months.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
E-Verify could soon become mandatory for all employers
A recent Senate bill, introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in January, would do just that.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 29, 2017 -
IoT could soon help businesses that have many commuters
Juniper Research anticipates that there will be around 38 billion IoT-connected devices by 2020. Many of them could assist workers traveling by car.
By Ryan Golden , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 28, 2017 -
Kronos: 82M Americans have experienced errors with their paychecks
An estimated 87 million Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and errors have forced many to pay important expenses (i.e. mortgages, car loans) late.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2017 -
Seattle and Washington state both pushing for paid family leave
But a divided Washington state legislature could push Seattle to move on the issue first.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 27, 2017 -
Pew: 55% of people think others abuse paid leave benefits
While most people will say that paid leave, particularly paid family leave, is a good thing, many also say others don't use it fairly.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017 -
Architects look to neuroscience to create happier, less distracting offices
Even ceiling type can make a difference; cathedral ceilings help teams to solve broad problems, while lower ceilings are conducive to more detailed work.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017 -
Executives: 10% to 25% of new hires leave within 6 months
According to the poll, a whopping 90% of executives admit that keeping new hires onboard is an issue.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017 -
Court says skills deficit, not age, caused firing
Ageism is a growing claim, but this case shows employers have defenses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 24, 2017 -
Deep Dive
5 essential drivers of effective business communication
Whether they communicate with employees in a chat room, email or app, HR pros can't afford to sacrifice the basics.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2017 -
Study: More employers offering severance packages for longer time periods
About 90% of employers provide severance but only 39% offer it to all workers.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 23, 2017
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