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Federal judge temporarily freezes Trump's immigration order
Employers should be in a state of constant communication with affected employees should the ruling be reversed.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 7, 2017 -
Forbes: HR can use big data to drive engagement, predict success
Big data isn't as ominous as it might sound; new applications help identify positive traits in new hires and measurements for productivity.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 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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Moms, dads use Etsy's parental leave policy equally
The real test for such policies, however, is whether they promote equitable pay and promotion opportunities between genders.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Study: Workplaces have become more 'psychologically safe' since 2009
The results of the study, conducted in Canada, are reflective of trends toward support of employee wellbeing seen in U.S. workplaces.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Forrester names top cloud-based HR performance and learning software
In performance and learning management, cloud-based software is becoming more vital to businesses.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will the EAP remain a key mental wellness program for employers?
As new technology emerged, the EAP's place in the work world wobbled. But they've stuck around for a reason, one expert says.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Resource Actions: Don't let the Super Bowl turn your office into a gridiron
Why should HR care about football? The answer goes beyond gambling and Monday absenteeism.
By Kathryn Moody , Ryan Golden • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Study: Undergraduates expect starting salaries between $60,000 and $100,000
Despite student loan debt, undergraduates are also most interested in solid 401k plans.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 3, 2017 -
78% of business leaders 'aren't ready' for expected post-election changes
A new study shows most businesses expect strategic changes after the election but aren’t quite prepared for the challenge.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 3, 2017 -
HBR: HR can turn human capital into productivity and economic value for organizations
The scarcest resource isn’t financial capital, but human capital.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Uber offers a $1-a-driver deal to have CA labor code claims dismissed
Experts said Uber could have been on the line for billions. The company has asked to settle for $7.75 million, with most of that total going to the state.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 3, 2017 -
Randstad study: Employers using more robotics, gig workers in changing economy
A strong majority (91%) of HR executives who adopted an integrated hiring model said they were very satisfied.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
HSAs, high-deductible health plans remain popular with millennials
Three out of five large employers include high-deductible health plans on their menus now.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Opinion
The stakes are too high not to prioritize well-being in the workplace
Many of today’s leading causes of death in America are, in large part, preventable and linked to our everyday behaviors and overall well-being.
By Steve Alavi • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Women held 15% of board seats nationwide in 2016, slightly beating 2015 mark
Though it's a slow pace, more women are becoming corporate directors. Yet, even fewer are in the C-suite.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Employees seem less sick, more productive in 'green' workplaces
Green-certified buildings are high-performing structures that meet the standards of energy and environmental certifying associations.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 2, 2017 -
Fitbit lays off 110 employees due to a slowdown in sales
CEO James Park cited competition from big tech firms like Samsung and Apple as possible contributors to the slowdown in sales.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Study: 60% of employers struggling to manage benefits
Most employees find managing benefits more complex and overwhelming largely due to compliance concerns.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Feb. 1, 2017 -
Trump's pick for NLRB acting chair could create pro-business shift
Philip Miscimarra, despite having a short tenure as acting chair, could set the stage for rolling back NLRB investigation policies, among others.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2017 -
SHRM: Expect OSHA citations protecting temp workers to continue
HR departments would do well to brush up on OSHA joint liability rules in case of a safety violation.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Research shows workplace flexibility beats out higher pay, PTO
While paid time off is a well-received benefit, it doesn’t drive performance.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How the NLRB's 'balancing test' could hinder employer investigations
Employers want confidential employee testimonies, but the NLRB says "not so fast."
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 31, 2017 -
Oregon lawmakers propose bill to protect marijuana-using workers from being fired
But the bill won't protect use that impairs workers on the job, nor from prohibitions enforced by unions.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Survey: Emotional and financial well-being tied to retirement readiness
80% of financially stressed employees don’t contribute to their retirement savings plan.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2017 -
Is DOL's FLSA overtime rule dead or dormant under Trump administration?
A memo issued by White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus provides important insight into plans for the rule.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • Jan. 30, 2017