Deep Dive: Page 6
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How pay bands can improve retention, drive engagement
While not necessary, such structures can help employers track pay equity and enhance the employee journey.
Pamela DeLoatch • Dec. 3, 2020 -
Trump's diversity training restrictions muddle compliance
Companies not directly affected by the order shouldn't be dissuaded in continuing diversity initiatives, an attorney told HR Dive.
Sheryl Estrada • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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OSHA comes under fire for 'paltry' fines and lax guidance to meat plants
While critics call the citations "less than a slap on the wrist," companies including Smithfield and JBS denounced the fines, saying they followed the agency's recommendations for the pandemic once they were available.
Lillianna Byington • Nov. 25, 2020 -
4 tips for expressing gratitude this holiday season — without a party
This year's celebrations may look different, but employers shouldn't abandon gestures altogether, culture experts say.
Pamela DeLoatch • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Biden labor policy likely to feature stronger enforcement, COVID-19 action
The incoming administration is expected to take a different approach to policy and enforcement, especially with respect to immigration and organized labor.
Aman Kidwai • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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How disability ERGs support inclusion during unprecedented times
Leaders at PwC, TIAA and Kaiser Permanente discuss actions taken by their employee resource groups focused on disability inclusion.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Vice Media's CPO brings a background reflecting a 'rich tapestry of diversity'
"Our jobs are to look inward … and sit in the discomfort that comes from trying to understand your role," Daisy Auger-Domínguez said.
Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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Are microcredentials the future of talent development?
While some believe non-traditional credentials can replace higher education, many providers are partnering with universities.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Manufacturers keep the lines running with drive-thru job fairs
A hybrid approach to hiring may help employers access more applicants than a virtual-only strategy.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 7, 2020 -
Trump immigration policies a source of frustration for employers
Employers' demand for international talent is more than what the government is accommodating, according to data from BLS and USCIS.
Aman Kidwai • Oct. 2, 2020 -
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Fitness benefits moved online during COVID-19 — but will they stay there?
Companies largely haven't cut back on fitness classes, citing cultural and employee-health concerns as cause for continued investment, sources said.
Ryan Golden • Oct. 1, 2020 -
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'Everyone's been impacted': How to keep pandemic-driven flexibility fair
The pandemic revealed operations weaknesses for many employers, but HR can still make employees feel cared for regardless of situation.
Kathryn Moody • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Interest and investment in D&I training spike following nationwide protests
Numerous offerings are seeing growth rates over the 1000% mark, various sources told HR Dive.
Aman Kidwai • Sept. 29, 2020 -
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3 steps to prevent discrimination complaints
Claims can take a toll on an employer's reputation, finances, culture and more — not to mention the effect on employees directly involved.
Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Development from a distance: How to conduct performance reviews remotely
A return to the office is still a long way off for many, driving some employers to shift out of crisis mode and instill a sense of normalcy into operations.
Pamela DeLoatch • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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Pay transparency takes center stage as more workers talk wages
From video game publishers to coffee shops, pay disclosures are rattling HR. Sources say employers need to be careful when forming a response.
Ryan Golden • Sept. 17, 2020 -
Sex, lies and the C-suite: How McDonald's clawback battle highlights need for strong misconduct policies
Corporate ethics experts feel the chain isn't doing enough to establish a zero-tolerance policy following news of ex-CEO Steve Easterbrook's inappropriate relationships with female employees.
Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 27, 2020 -
A century after the 19th Amendment, could COVID-19 reverse women's progress?
The disproportionate effect of the pandemic on working women has exacerbated existing pressures, according to panelists on a recent webinar.
Sheryl Estrada • Aug. 26, 2020 -
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Flexibility offers caregivers a way to work amid COVID-19
The solution is difficult to implement in some settings, however, which raises questions about access and equity.
Katie Clarey • Aug. 24, 2020 -
'It's just breathtaking': How a turbulent 2020 is likely to impact HR policies in the long run
Policy revisions are sure to come, but not all will necessarily be permanent, sources told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • Aug. 18, 2020 -
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As employers join the fight for racial justice, authenticity is key
"If you're an employer and you’re going to release something publicly, you better be ready to walk the walk how you talk the talk," one source said.
Katie Clarey • Aug. 17, 2020 -
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'Posters aren't going to cut it': Open enrollment in a pandemic
DirectPath's Kim Buckey offered communication tips for practitioners heading into open enrollment season.
Katie Clarey • Aug. 6, 2020 -
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How employers can train front-line workers to implement mask rules
Workers must be able to de-escalate situations before they become heated and possibly violent, one source told HR Dive.
Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 4, 2020 -
The D&I profession, long on the rise, now has 'once-in-a-career' momentum
Diversity work grew out of HR, one source told HR Dive, and it's now blossoming into an integral business function.
Pamela DeLoatch • July 15, 2020 -
Compliance questions remain after the high court's LGBTQ ruling
From employee benefits coverage to investigation procedures, there's much employers may want to review, sources told HR Dive.
Ryan Golden • July 13, 2020
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