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Ride-hailing service failed to hire, accommodate hearing-impaired driver candidates, EEOC claims
Employers “too often” make incorrect assumptions about deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals’ capabilities, an agency official said Dec. 6.
By Ryan Golden • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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RTO mandates lead to ‘brain drain’ attrition, researchers say
Return-to-office mandates contributed to high turnover and slow hiring at S&P 500 firms, University of Pittsburgh researchers found.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop trends in employee engagement
Employee engagement can be a bit of a puzzle. In recent years, employers have realized it’s more about meaningful work, work-life balance and well-being — and less about free snacks.
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Southwest disputes reports its DEI program violated the law
The advocacy group claimed it was a “victory,” but the DOL letter indicated no wrongdoing. Southwest said it “will continue to recruit, hire, and retain" a diverse workforce while being compliant.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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BLS jobs reportNovember sees job gains, but hiring may be slowing down
The “soft landing” is still in sight, Indeed’s economist said — though it will depend in part on the approach of the new administration.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation
Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Employee alleges Apple snoops on workers’ personal emails, photos
The plaintiff also alleged Apple’s intellectual property agreement bars employees from discussing information such as pay and working conditions.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Workers still report more negative emotions compared to before the pandemic
Employees who are engaged at work said they have fewer daily negative emotions, according to Gallup.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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‘I-9 audits are coming:’ Conduct a self-review before Trump takes office, attorney says
Sub-par Form I-9 programs will be exposed under the new administration, counsel at Cozen O’Connor said.
By Kate Tornone • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Effective L&D strategies focus on the future rather than now, advisory firm says
L&D will be critical to provide career development opportunities, avoid skills gaps and boost performance, McLean & Co. said.
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Job hopping, not promotion, drives career growth, analysis shows
Only 17% of workers were promoted by their current company over the last five years, a recent report revealed.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Column // Talent TextbookWhat is ‘time to hire,’ and why does it matter?
One executive said he aims for 50 days for time to hire. But in certain cultural contexts, it may be 50 days, plus two to three months.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Students with disabilities learn real-world job skills in Brooklyn high school’s sewing lab
The lab goes beyond stitching to impart students with soft skills like teamwork and time management.
By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Skills-based hiring is helping tech companies dig out of a talent shortage, report finds
Nearly 9 in 10 IT companies have successfully tackled skills-based hiring by looking at track records and previous projects to gauge current skill sets and potential, according to IT staffing firm Motion Recruitment.
By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Clear vision, empowered leaders necessary for skills-first hiring, advocacy group says
In a case study of Cisco’s skills-first talent approach, several key factors led to a more resilient workforce and better business results, OneTen said.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Mailbag: We lost an employee’s Form I-9. How do we fix this?
“Explain fully that you seem to have misplaced the I-9s,” according to one expert. “ICE will go a lot easier on you.”
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How HR can support Native American workers this month — and all year long
Here’s how EEOC is helping employers, on tribal lands and off of them, prevent harassment and discrimination.
By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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To find people with the right skills, employers may need to start with K-12
Nearly 60% of employers surveyed said they aren’t confident their talent pipelines will meet their needs over the next decade, a recent survey found.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Leaders at large companies say they face greater barriers to buy-in for new talent initiatives
Bigger companies are also more likely to emphasize in-office connection for talent development programs and in-office events to maintain culture, Deloitte said.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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The 10 best companies for women in 2024, according to Fairygodboss
The organization scored anonymous company reviews and answers to questions about gender equality, culture and overall job satisfaction to determine its list of best companies.
By Caroline Colvin • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Keeping skilled workers in the face of stepped-up immigration enforcement
Expect to face higher costs and more compliance complexity, but if employees’ visas are in order, companies should be fine, a specialist said.
By Robert Freedman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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SHRM Foundation launches partnership with Clarvida to promote inclusive hiring
Companies and HR pros can join the initiative to offer structured career opportunities for untapped talent hires, SHRM said.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Musk, Ramaswamy suggest federal RTO to spur ‘voluntary terminations’
The billionaires tapped by President-elect Donald Trump characterized remote work as a “Covid-era privilege.”
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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2 in 5 CEOs said they’d rather quit than lead workforce transformation. HR can step in.
Employers are increasingly leaning on CHROs to lead major change at work, especially amid the current challenges in the business market.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Companies express ‘cautious optimism’ about executive compensation for 2025
Most leaders and HR pros expect to provide the same or higher salary increases as they did in 2024, according to Pearl Meyer.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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US workers express slightly more negative views about DEI than last year
A higher share of workers told Pew that DEI at work is mainly a bad thing and that DEI hurts rather than helps White men.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 22, 2024
