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As many HR departments prepare for open enrollment, Namely, an HR platform for mid-sized companies, has released the results of its open enrollment survey and identified what is most important to employees in a top-notch benefits experience.
The “war for talent” was originally coined by Steven Hankin of McKinsey & Company back in 1997. Times may have changed significantly with technology since that time, and the war for talent has once again ignited!
Yesterday, we looked at some of the elements your employee handbook should include. Today, we’ll take an in-depth look at what your grievance procedure should look like, courtesy of attorney Peter Panken of Epstein Becker & Green, PC. We’ll also tell you how you can get a comprehensive collection of 101 California-specific employee handbook — […]
Today’s solar eclipse is expected to be an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with people from all over flocking to the path of totality. While this will likely mean considerable economic benefits from tourism, it is also expected to be quite costly for employers. According to an estimate by outplacement company Challenger, Gray & Christmas, this afternoon’s […]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an amicus brief in the case of an employee who claimed his employer violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when it discriminated against him on the basis of his sexual orientation. The DOJ’s brief asserts that Title VII’s prohibition of sex discrimination does not extend to […]
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California law makes an employer liable for sexual harassment by a supervisor regardless of whether the employer authorized, prohibited, or even knew of the harassment.
A ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—has handed the state of Texas a win in its fight against Obama-era guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to the use of criminal record checks in hiring.
HR professionals and hiring managers have much to do with setting the ecological standard for current and incoming employees. They should outline expectations that align with the organization’s ecological priorities for becoming an ally for environmental justice, and they can work with management and staff to gather data and desires about eco-conscious aspirations to forge […]
The HR Daily Advisor was at the 19th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition at the McCormick Convention Center in Chicago. Today we are covering a session titled “Two Decades, Four Tech Revolutions and Billions of Dollars Later—Why Is Hiring Still So Hard?”