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Despite driving out talent, companies continue RTO mandates
Per a Resume Builder survey, 70% of companies will increase or maintain in-person office days.
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Workers at DC’s Wydown cafes got organized. Then they lost everything.
The owners of the two-unit coffee chain shut down operations in the middle of a union drive, leaving workers fighting for severance.
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More than 40% of LGBTQ+ workers say they’ve faced prejudice at work
Leaders can create an inclusive environment by empowering employee-driven groups, developing a culture of respect and fostering authentic allyship.
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Disruptive change hits managers hard, putting them at risk for burnout, Gallup says
Employees who report disruptive change also are less engaged and more likely to leave the organization, researchers said.
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Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say
Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.
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ADA doesn’t require candidates to disclose disabilities in interviews, EEOC reminds employers
The commission’s warning came as it sued an employer, alleging the company fired a new hire for failing to divulge disability information before starting work.
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5 stories on supporting workers financially — beyond salary
Pay can only go so far in keeping talent on board amid a “permacrisis,” one survey noted.
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Indiana RV manufacturer settles disability-related attendance lawsuit for more than $95K
The company agreed also to make policy changes to settle claims it fired a worker for missing too much work because of his disability, per court documents.
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Employer to pay nearly $40K after DOJ finds its job ad requested White candidates
The Civil Rights Division’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section started its investigation last year, following media buzz around Arthur Grand’s racist job description.
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Kroger e-commerce center workers vote to join Teamsters
Drivers at a facility in Michigan are set to become the grocer's first fulfillment center employees to unionize.
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4-day workweek is the top additional benefit employees want, Bank of America report finds
Respondents to a survey from BofA also said better compensation was the top reason they’d consider leaving their company.
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South Carolina embraces new EWA law
South Carolina became the fifth state to enact a law regulating earned wage access providers on May 21, but it doesn’t subject them to lending laws.
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Column
Welcome to United Franchise Group. A dream coach will now assist you.
The new HR position is responsible for helping tap into employees’ hopes and dreams — inside and outside of work.
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Managers receive little feedback on their performance: Gallup
The firm also found managers’ lowest-rated behavior is the “coaching habit,” which it calls “among the best predictors of employee engagement Gallup has ever studied.”
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L&D pros report median $100K salary and say work is part of their identity
In a survey, most training pros said they hope to become a director of training or chief learning officer.
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Why is the gender pay gap widening in STEM?
While the reasons for the gap remain stubborn problems, Adzuna hypothesizes that this specific issue is a result of the pandemic.
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3 stories that explain the FLSA overtime rule — and how HR can prepare
As the July 1 effective date approaches, HR should determine which employees will be affected, attorneys say.
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US workers say they’re satisfied with their PTO but still don’t exhaust it
Heavy workload is one of the most common reasons behind unused time off in recent research.
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Less than a third of job postings require years of experience, Indeed says
The decline has occurred across sectors, particularly high-wage jobs and those with high education requirements.
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Ex-Citi employee was fired for refusing to fudge data to OCC, she says
Kathleen Martin said the pressure came from Anand Selva “almost as soon as he got promoted” to chief operating officer last year. The bank denies the allegations.
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How to get employees ahead of the AI learning curve
Leaders need to ensure they’re offering opportunities for employees to experiment with AI before the technology goes “prime time,” one CFO said.
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DOL overtime expansion ‘unlawful,’ business groups argue
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the same court that enjoined an Obama-era overtime rule, saying “the Department has done it again.”
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NLRB judge tells Starbucks to rescind ‘respectful communication’ policy
The employer also must reinstate an employee fired for alleged violation of the rule, the judge ruled.
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‘Almost no’ remote or hybrid jobs exist for top earners, research shows
Job listings allowing high-earning employees to work remotely fell 60% in the past year, and ones permitting hybrid work plunged 95%, job site Ladders found.
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‘Robot-phobia’ could worsen labor shortages in hospitality
Workers who fear being replaced by a robot are more likely to report stress and thoughts of quitting.