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    Practice makes perfect: A primer on communities of practice

    They've been around since the '90s, but some organizations are building communities of practice to encourage continuous learning.

    Riia O'Donnell • Aug. 6, 2019
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    Keeping it real: What HR leaders need to know about deepfakes

    Although most deepfakes target politicians and celebrities, the technology has already been used in employer scams.

    Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 5, 2019
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    Back to Basics: Everything HR needs to know about the EEOC

    In this installment, Associate Editor Katie Clarey explains the agency's full scope and how employers can handle discrimination claims proactively. 

    Katie Clarey • July 30, 2019
  • Participation points: What HR can learn from worker-owned cooperatives

    Strategies borrowed from co-ops' participatory environments could boost employee engagement and retention.

    Morgan Fecto • July 30, 2019
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    Auto-deducted meal breaks — can they be done?

    The practice has landed many in a costly trap. Companies with practices conducive to auto-deductions, however, may be able to use them without fear.

    Jennifer Carsen • July 29, 2019
  • Pay transparency: How much should you share with employees?

    Despite a growing demand for the practice, sharing pay information can invite drama for employers ⁠— from workplace culture issues to legal actions. 

    Jennifer Carsen • July 24, 2019
  • How can HR avoid learning fatigue?

    Employers need to create personalized, accessible content for workers so they get the upskilling they want without the burnout, experts told HR Dive.

    Riia O'Donnell • July 23, 2019
  • In a tough talent market, more babies are coming to work

    Working parents of newborns face a difficult decision: put the baby in day care or stay at home. But some companies are offering a third option.

    Pamela DeLoatch • July 17, 2019
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    Who should sign an NDA?

    Employers may want nondisclosure agreements in place to defend their client lists and secret recipes, but they are easy to mess up.

    Riia O'Donnell • July 15, 2019
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    As the workforce ages, phased retirement grows

    The classic retirement scenario used to involve the employee counting down to age 65. For many, that future now looks very different.

    Pamela DeLoatch • July 10, 2019
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    How to empower employees to ask for training

    If employees fear bringing plans to leadership, a true learning culture can't be cultivated, experts said.

    Riia O'Donnell • July 9, 2019
  • The ins and outs of I-9 compliance

    "It's only a two-page form, but this is a risk area for employers," one attorney told HR Dive in an interview.

    Jennifer Carsen • July 8, 2019
  • 10 tips to help managers strike the vacation balance

    Vacation requests don't have to create guilt if managers plan ahead and employees are given the power to work through their conflicts.

    Riia O'Donnell • June 28, 2019
  • How ESL training can benefit non-native speakers and boost business

    As organizations become more global, the English language can bar effective collaboration between non-native speakers and colleagues.

    Riia O'Donnell • June 11, 2019
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    How to wrangle the 'wild west' of collaboration tech

    "We're in a mid-place, where old habits and old tech are encountering new tech," The Hackett Group's Max Caldwell told HR Dive.

    Riia O'Donnell • June 11, 2019
  • HR police: Getting managers to enforce timekeeping rules

    "A lot of managers don't realize the risk they are creating" by ignoring the rules, Venable labor and employment partner Nicholas Reiter told HR Dive.

    Pamela DeLoatch • June 10, 2019
  • First-time managers grow into their roles with personal coaches at Mars Inc.

    The program gives new managers "a safe space to discuss and learn," said Summer Davies, global senior manager, talent and leadership initiatives.

    Riia O'Donnell • June 4, 2019
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    Tacos and turnover: How one Philly restaurant bolsters retention

    From 401(k) matches to creatively challenging assignments, Mission Taqueria is defying the restaurant industry's "churn and burn" mentality.

    Kate Tornone • May 31, 2019
  • What HR can do about the measles — and what it can't

    HR must help keep employees safe while remaining in compliance with all applicable health privacy and anti-discrimination laws.

    Jennifer Carsen • May 29, 2019
  • Talent test-drive: Micro-internships may benefit students and employers alike

    Project-based internships can give students a foot in the door while allowing employers to test talent before committing.

    Riia O'Donnell • May 28, 2019
  • Extended reality promises a holistic training experience, experts say

    As the tech's potential continues to unfold, and workforces reap the benefits, employers will need to decide how to best use it in their own learning programs.

    Riia O'Donnell • May 21, 2019
  • Do career fairs still have value?

    Employers can adapt the old-school technique to send today's job seekers the right messages about their organizations. 

    Riia O'Donnell • May 20, 2019
  • Best practices for crafting a PTO policy — and getting workers to use it

    By relying on internal data and pilot programs, HR can design a custom policy that meets both workers' and employers' needs.

    Ryan Golden • May 17, 2019
  • Video game-like tech draws younger, more skeptical workforce to construction

    The modern jobsite's move to simulators, controllers, VR headsets and more is bucking the perspective that careers in the industry are all grunt work.

    Jennifer Goodman • May 17, 2019
  • Are mobility programs the next big draw for top talent?

    Employers are rethinking where employees can do their best work — be it in their home offices or a different country.

    Riia O'Donnell • May 9, 2019