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Recognition boosts women's desire to lead, study shows
Employers can develop more women leaders by applauding their quantifiable achievements, the study author noted.
Tech sector hiring in December hits second lowest total in 2019
IT jobs remain difficult to fill for many employers, even as openings decline.
Jackson National Life pays $20.5M to settle race, sex discrimination suit
Black employees were referred to as "lazy" and black women were called "resident street walkers" by a high-level manager, EEOC alleged.
3 steps to improve parity through sponsorships
Sponsorship programs can advance employers' diversity goals, but L&D pros must play a key role in their administration.
School district's response to sexual harassment complaint was reasonable, court says
The alleged harasser was put on administrative leave and later fired, as well, the court said.
NYPD failed to accommodate workers who nurse, moms say
Federal law may protect the rights of nursing mothers, but employers often fall short in terms of both legal requirements and best practices.
Disney expands free tuition program, adds two more schools to network
Education benefits have gone through a rebrand, serving as an employee perk rather than a branding exercise.
Indiana McDonald's workers can learn on the job via 'crosswalk credits'
Three-hundred of the restaurants will partner with Ivy Tech Community College to help employees advance their education.
EdX launches online bachelor's degree alternative
Skills-based credentialing continues to gain traction as a pathway for adult learners, but there are still unresolved questions facing vendors.
Complete training, get paid: Aon proposes skill-based compensation
Employers can build a workforce that meets future needs by encouraging upskilling with pay, Aon explained.
Adaptability is crucial for long-term success, survey finds
Employers are seeing this lesson play out as the search for talent in a tight market continues.
LinkedIn: How smaller cities elevate hiring rates as one-industry wonders
As certain localities become hiring hot spots, relocation may be a factor for employers and job seekers to consider.
Media execs say reinvention, upskilling are keys to survival
Automation, AI and more are shifting how businesses operate and are redefining what skills are most important.
DOL finalizes FLSA joint employer rule, limiting business liability
Employer advocates had a mixed reaction to the final rule, though generally agreed that the update will assist with compliance.
UPDATED: Jan. 13, 2020 at 2:41 p.m.
11th Cir.: Psych ward worker fired for violating conduct rule, not race bias
The employee said a white co-worker choked a patient and escaped discipline, but he failed to recall "the date, time, or exact circumstances" of the incident.
DOL letter 'expansively' broadens employers' ability to alter salaries
Project payments can sometimes satisfy the FLSA's salary-basis requirement for overtime exemption, the agency said in an opinion letter.
'Creativity' most in-demand soft skill for 2020, LinkedIn says
Employers say they're struggling to find applicants with the necessary technical skills, which has put soft skills into the spotlight.
Survey: 1 in 5 candidates says an interviewer has flirted with them
Employers may run afoul of nondiscrimination laws if hiring managers aren't careful with interview inquiries.
Lack of child care benefits may be driving parents out of the workforce
Perks like on-site child care, care subsidies and flexible scheduling may help women, in particular, keep working, a Clutch study noted.
DOL updates guidance on bonus, overtime calculations
The announcement came in the footnote of an opinion letter discussing an employer's nondiscretionary $3,000 training bonus.
Are employers overlooking the overtime rule?
Many businesses owners "purchase flood insurance after the flood," attorney Eric B. Meyer told HR Dive.
California gig workers seek ballot measure for AB-5 exemption
The group — backed by Uber, Lyft and DoorDash — says it wants to protect workers' ability to work as independent contractors.
Women make gains in top film jobs, but Hollywood is far from gender parity
As this problem comes to the forefront across industries, employers of all types are eyeing fixes.
Tennessee to grant state workers 12 weeks' paid family leave
While the provision does not apply to private employers, the benefit is gaining traction in several ways.
Taco Bell to test $100K salary for general managers
The quick-service restaurant also added paid sick leave to its benefits offerings.
