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Industry insights from our journalists
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SCOTUS ponders: Should a worker making $200K annually be overtime-exempt?
A small wrinkle in the FLSA’s exemption for highly compensated employees poses a conundrum for the high court.
Ryan Golden • Oct. 14, 2022 -
Are NDAs on the way out?
As the fifth anniversary of the #MeToo movement nears, Congress is making moves to dismantle some of the workplace roadblocks that brought it about.
Emilie Shumway • Oct. 10, 2022 -
As NYC restricts AI in hiring, next steps remain cloudy
Other bills are on the books, but some hope regulation will ultimately force software audits and address algorithm biases.
Brian Eastwood • Oct. 7, 2022 -
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Training for cannabis jobs gets to heart of L&D ‘build or buy’ dilemma
Skills developed in other industries are transferable, an HR expert said.
Caroline Colvin • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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How employers can support sober employees this holiday season
Not everyone can participate in alcohol-infused merrymaking.
Caroline Colvin • Aug. 15, 2022 -
Grocery is one of the biggest, oldest industries. How is it delivering on DEI?
Grocery may be a case study for hefty ideological overhauls.
Caroline Colvin • July 27, 2022 -
Can HR forecast and shape company culture for a new era?
After the pandemic shattered culture expectations, HR is still trying to pick up the pieces, according to HR Dive’s Identity of HR survey.
Ryan Golden • July 18, 2022 -
Have grocers and workers entered a new chapter in their relationship?
As stores struggle with staffing and unionization efforts expand, workers are pushing retailers for better conditions. How the dynamics will play out remains far from settled, labor experts said.
Sam Silverstein • July 5, 2022 -
How retailers' attitudes toward unionization clash with their ESG policies
There is rising shareholder interest in these issues due to a growing sense that organized labor presents an opportunity to stabilize the business, experts said.
Daphne Howland • June 21, 2022 -
How to avoid immigration pitfalls in the hybrid and remote work era
Immigration experts encourage employers to stay informed about regional movements of employees holding H-1B visas.
Ryan Golden • June 10, 2022 -
Are workers with visual and hearing disabilities included in your office reopening plan?
Video conferencing and other technologies form an important part of return-to-office strategies, but they may not always be accessible for all applicants or employees.
Ryan Golden • May 31, 2022 -
Punching out: The dire state of worker mental health
"It's important that employers do not view mental health as a check-the-box exercise when approaching solutions," said SAP's Megan Smith.
Carla Bell • May 25, 2022 -
The Stop WOKE Act may put a 'strategic pause' on DEI efforts
If the controversial legislation goes into effect as written, it will dampen and in some instances end employer efforts to foster growth.
Katie Clarey • May 17, 2022 -
Despite hurry to hire, employers overlook workers with resume gaps
Caregivers, older workers, workers with disabilities and workers with criminal backgrounds each bring unique skills but face barriers to opportunity.
Ryan Golden • May 4, 2022 -
Hiring autistic workers? Here's how to show up for them
Zoe Gross, a lead at the Autism Self-Advocacy Network, spoke to HR Dive about top-to-bottom accommodations for autistic folks.
Caroline Colvin • April 27, 2022 -
Guess' Paul Marciano problem is shining a spotlight on boards
The brand's co-founder remains, while its board of directors is slammed by an activist investor and sued by victims over his alleged sexual crimes.
Daphne Howland • April 14, 2022 -
SEC sets its sights on HR. What does that mean for the department?
HR has an opportunity to lead on key company strategies, sources told HR Dive. But not every department may be ready for that challenge.
Kathryn Moody • April 4, 2022 -
Despite 'unparalleled' outage, customers say they're sticking with Kronos
Clients have not been without their frustrations, however. Some are calling for even more reimbursement from UKG as they recover from the December 2021 incident.
Ryan Golden • March 29, 2022 -
Talent wars push employers to focus on faster, more frequent financial rewards
Inflation has complicated pay strategy, but it hasn't stopped employers from using pay as a lever to find scarce talent.
Ryan Golden • March 16, 2022 -
CFOs hold pay raises far below inflation despite scramble for talent
CFOs are spurring resignations by letting inflation far outpace wage gains. They can take steps to improve employee retention even as prices increase at the highest rate in four decades.
Jim Tyson • March 14, 2022 -
Threats, obscenities, homicide: Healthcare workers stressed by pandemic face elevated violence
Millions of healthcare workers across the country are becoming inured to workplace violence, which can range from verbal abuse and threats to physical attacks and even homicide.
Hailey Mensik • March 9, 2022 -
After the #MeToo bill, is the future of mandatory arbitration in question?
Congress recently passed a law banning mandatory arbitration in cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment, rendering the future of the controversial practice unclear.
Emilie Shumway • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Advance Auto Parts has a program to hire people with disabilities at 16 of its 44 distribution centers. Darrin Masters (right), who was hired via the program, poses alongside Jenny Ramos (left), head trainer at Advance Auto Parts' Kutztown distribution center. Advance Auto Parts granted permission to use this image.
Disability inclusion programs help warehouses hire overlooked talent
Retail and logistics companies are accelerating their commitments to workers with disabilities as a labor crunch hampers operations.
Colin Campbell • Feb. 8, 2022 -
OSHA stay a 'sigh of relief,' but not the end of employers' vaccination concerns
States and localities including California adopted their own versions of the federal emergency temporary standard, and still more changes may be on the horizon.
Ryan Golden • Jan. 27, 2022 -
How telehealth could be an equitable 'bridge to care' in a post-pandemic world
Much has been made of the technology's advantages, but it has its share of challenges when it comes to accessibility, sources told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • Jan. 20, 2022