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Discriminating against people with disabilities is illegal and there are many state and federal laws that serve to shield this protected group from discriminatory practices. While there are always going to be those bad actors that purposefully discriminate against people with disabilities, new research shows widespread accidental discrimination occurring because of a simple oversight: career […]
The current U.S. unemployment rate, which recently hit a 50-year low, is requiring recruiters to get creative in their searches for qualified candidates.
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), nearly 8% of employers use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make employment decisions. The prevalence of AI technology in the employment arena shouldn’t surprise HR professionals with long to-do lists. AI can assist with résumé reviews, training, and employee evaluations. While AI can be a powerful tool, it can […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 work-related ocular injuries occur annually. Technology has taken over our modern professional lives in a way that has never been seen before. Indeed, we lead a digitally powered lifestyle as we juggle screen time between work and home. Now more than ever, eye care […]
The HR Daily Advisor was recently at the 19th Annual HR Technology Conference and Exposition at the McCormick Place Conference Center in Chicago. In a recent session, titled “What’s Trending and Beyond? Talent Acquisition Technology for Modern Recruiting,” we’ll be hearing from Elaine Orler, CEO & cofounder of Talent Function.
It has never been more important to keep up with the recent trends surrounding employee benefits. After all, employee benefits are not as simple as a 401(k) plan and a healthcare plan anymore. Businesses are expanding their employee benefits and offering more resources every year. For the companies that want to improve employee retention and […]
Over the last decade, video has shown to be the most engaging form of content. We see it across social media, company websites, streaming services, and beyond. In today’s highly visual digital world, companies are always looking for new, innovative ways to incorporate video into their technology stack.
So, I’ve always encouraged my kids to pursue their passions and then figure out how to make a living doing it.
As COVID-19 levels continue dropping across the country, employers are trying to plan out what the office environment will look like for the rest of the year. While many people have returned to school, restaurants, and sporting venues, many businesses and offices are still vacant or underutilized. Many employers that allowed or required employees to […]
The U.S. Supreme Court was widely expected to decide between religious rights and LGBTQ rights when it issued its ruling in Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the case involving a Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding. But—in the tradition of the Supreme Court—the justices ducked the main […]