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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 -
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HR Dive’s top stories feature a variety of challenges employers are facing, from AI’s spread in the workplace and bad behavior in the C-suite to payroll headaches and DEI compliance confusion.
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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 -
Study: Disengaged employees can cost companies up to $550B a year
The findings largely suggest that employees won't be engaged if they're not actively involved in creating and sustaining positive attitudes.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 8, 2017 -
Millennials forcing suburban office parks to close
Traditional office parks that companies constructed for boomers buying homes in the suburbs aren’t choice locations for millennials who are staying in big cities.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2017 -
US workers overconfident about retirement, study finds
The vast majority of 401k plan participants with at least $5,000 in savings think they can save enough for retirement.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2017 -
SHRM: Employees have no protection for hate speech, big gaffes on social media
It's a common occurrence for employees to be reprimanded — or worse, fired — for big missteps, even on personal accounts.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The case for employee handbooks in 2017
A company's guide to workplace policies and procedures doesn't need to be boring to be successful.
By Ryan Golden • March 6, 2017 -
Congress could update workplace laws to include gig workers
Current workplace laws, created in the 20th century, may be considerably out of date for the workforce that is forming.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017 -
Study: Employees want wellness programs with personal coaching
Coaching programs can drive as much as 70% of medical cost savings in wellness programs and increase satisfaction.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 6, 2017 -
Monster: Employees crave room for growth, relationships over higher pay
It's not the first time that research has shown salary isn't everything.
By Ryan Golden • March 3, 2017 -
Is it ever okay to look at an employee's mobile device?
Reports of random staff cellphone checks by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer have raised the question, SHRM reports.
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Spate of sexual harassment allegations show why HR is business critical
If companies don't make diversity a fully-integrated priority, company culture can rot from the inside out.
By Kathryn Moody • March 3, 2017 -
SoftBank, WeWork deal could push flexible work trend further
Meanwhile, WeWork rival ServCorp targets expansion of its U.S. presence over the next five years. Does this signal a high-growth phase for flexible work?
By Valerie Bolden-Barrett • March 3, 2017
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