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PwC: People integration is biggest barrier to M&A success
Only 45% of respondents said they were “completely committed” to integrating staff during acquisitions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2017 -
EEOC to stay on course with sexual harassment enforcement
One EEOC commissioner says priorities haven’t changed under the new presidential agenda.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 16, 2017 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from HR Dive
HR Dive’s top stories feature a number of evolving trends, including a shifting employment law landscape, AI questions and return-to-office challenges.
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HR can expect more labor laws out of states and municipalities
With a federal government that is focused on deregulation, a patchwork of state laws may emerge to make up the difference.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2017 -
Ethisphere releases list of world's 124 most ethical companies
The list focuses on companies worldwide that have advanced largely due to their integrity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2017 -
Labor Department has stopped publicly posting safety violators
The practice was largely considered a way to publicly shame non-compliant companies.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2017 -
Uber to expand diversity team after sexual harassment claims surface
The allegations have marred the company’s reputation. But employers can learn from the on-demand taxi company’s saga of misfortunes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 15, 2017 -
Uber seeks to stop Seattle unionization effort in its tracks
Unionization would likely threaten the company's independent contractor model, which has been under threat for a few years now.
By Kathryn Moody • March 14, 2017 -
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1% of payroll: The magic number for social recognition investment
It's time to start thinking of employee recognition as an investment rather than a cost.
By Sarah Payne • March 14, 2017 -
Study: CFOs spend 15% of their time resolving staff conflicts
Though HR's role in solving disputes goes without saying, not all conflicts need to be escalated to management.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017 -
Mobile-enabled tech controls might end the office temperature wars
A building being renovated in Italy will allow workers to have portable climate-control devices called “thermal bubbles.”
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017 -
'A-talent' strategy makes Apple, Google and others 40% more productive
According to Bain & Company, top tech firms accomplish more on Thursday mornings than most companies do in an entire week.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017 -
11th Circuit: Title VII doesn't protect lesbian plaintiff against discrimination
If the cards stack up, the issue could go to SCOTUS.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 14, 2017 -
How an email experiment between two co-workers revealed startling gender bias
Two Philadelphia writers, a male and female, switched email accounts for a day. The results show what so many women have already experienced.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2017 -
DC appeals court conflicted by NLRB joint employer rule
The court said the NLRB's definition of "indirect control," in the context of an employer-employee relationship, is vague.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 13, 2017 -
First round of March Madness said to cost employers $4B in lost productivity
March Madness has its drawbacks, but don’t shut down all employee activities, says SHRM.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 12, 2017 -
Employers must think beyond automation to improve engagement
Processes and transactions are "out." Employee experiences are "in," according to SilkRoad's State of Talent 2017 report.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 10, 2017 -
Study: Multilingual people have better verbal and spatial skills
Employees who have practical work skills are highly valued and much in demand, especially in a job market that is seeking out adaptability.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 10, 2017 -
Poll: Democrats are more comfortable discussing politics at work
Thirty-four percent of workers are afraid to talk about politics in the workplace, with women for Trump being the least comfortable group, according to Peakon.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Behind Closed Doors: 4 steps to successfully handle parental leave
Above all: No backbiting. If workers use the benefits, management should make it clear that they will not be punished in any way.
By Kathryn Moody • March 10, 2017 -
Upward mobility, progressive pay drive retention, Glassdoor study shows
Glassdoor researched 5,000 job transitions from resumes shared on its site between 2007-2013.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2017 -
Despite increased visibility, most employers still not offering paid leave
Netflex, Microsoft and other big names are not setting the paid-leave trend.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2017 -
Ex-employees of Bridgewater Associates question culture of intimadation
Bridgewater is well-known for its culture of "radical transparency," which received criticism after an alleged harassment incident in 2016.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 9, 2017 -
What was the impact of 'Day Without a Woman'?
If your company responded to the protest, tell us in our short poll.
By Kathryn Moody • March 9, 2017 -
Four-day workweek's appeal may be overshadowed by health issues
One study shows that compressed workweeks raise the incidence of industrial accidents by 31%.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2017 -
Texas lawmaker's bill would block employees from being fired for political views
State Rep. James White said the idea for the bill came after meeting employers who said they felt pressured to fire workers for their political views.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2017
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