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Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?
Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
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Opinion
The US has a severe labor shortage. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit can help.
Today’s economic climate presents a unique bipartisan opportunity to rethink and strengthen the country’s approach to workforce development, writes Misty Chally of the Critical Labor Coalition.
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Honolulu restaurant, HR company settle EEOC suit claiming co-owner targeted gay workers for harassment
The co-owner allegedly exposed his genitals at work, asked for oral sex and commented on male workers’ sexual orientation, EEOC said.
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NFL player alleges disability bias over denied exemption to use synthetic THC
Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory claimed the league refused to grant him a therapeutic use exemption to take physician-prescribed dronabinol.
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How to factor all genders into pay equity discussions
Generally, discussions about pay equity focus on the gender pay gap between men and women but fail to consider those who identify as nonbinary and to address intersectionality.
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1 in 4 executives say they hoped for turnover with return-to-work policies
Some managers surveyed by BambooHR also said they believed their organization conducted layoffs because fewer workers quit in the RTO transition than expected.
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How fostering DEI can improve safety and reduce workplace injury risks
Thinking about workplace design can help accommodate workers with different abilities, body types and cultural preferences, according to the National Safety Council.
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23 GOP attorneys general seek rehearing in Title VII gender surgery case
The 11th Circuit decision “fundamentally transforms Title VII” by not requiring a comparison group to show discrimination, the states argued.
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Call center employees aren’t ‘automobile salespersons’ exempt from FLSA overtime, 11th Circuit says
The lower court must now determine if they could be exempt as commission-based employees of a retail or service establishment.
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As AI skill demands rise, employers must figure out what they actually need: report
Employers need to understand which proficiencies their workforce has and what gaps are actually present, Info-Tech Research Group said.
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Column // Happy Hour
The most magical Zoom meeting on Earth: Remote workers share the most unique places they’ve logged in
From “quiet vacationing” to becoming digital nomads, remote workers are leaving the kitchen table behind in favor of palm trees or Disney World.
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DEI success ultimately stems from strong CEO leadership, survey indicates
While acknowledging the increased pushback regarding DEI programs, Black executives noted the importance of sustaining their initiatives.
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Public-sector HR director is immune from employee’s lawsuit, 11th Circuit holds
Qualified immunity is appropriate in cases where a government employee acted in an “objectively reasonable manner,” the court said.
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Moelis puts banker on leave after video of him punching a woman goes viral
A banker that social media users identified as the assailant in a Brooklyn street incident emphasized empathy and “staying away from toxic people” on a podcast last year.
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EEOC names Sivaram Ghorakavi its first chief AI officer
The creation of the chief AI officer role is in response to President Joe Biden’s October 2023 executive order on the trustworthy use of AI.
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By the numbers
7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations
2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.
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Site-specific training content can boost front-line worker performance, survey says
Accuracy and consistency in a training reinforcement program may especially help manufacturers and warehouses maintain quality and improve retention.
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Walmart store employees can now earn up to $1K per year in bonuses
Part- and full-time hourly associates have the potential to earn more the longer they stay with the company, the retailer said Wednesday.
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DEI backlash won’t halt workplace initiatives, most leaders say
Nearly all leaders said they believe DEI is important for its positive impact on recruiting, hiring and retention, a survey finds.
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Georgia General Mills plant’s leadership operated racist ‘fraternity,’ suit claims
One instance of intimidation against Black workers allegedly involved the use of General Mills’ brand mascots in a mural depicting them as generals for the Confederacy.
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Quiet vacationing: What’s this summer work trend?
The workers who are afraid of taking PTO have come up with a complicated solution to their anxieties.
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Pharmacist’s request for service dog accommodation wasn’t reasonable, 8th Circuit rules
The appeals court reversed a district court’s order, arguing that a pharmacist “had performed the essential functions of her position” without a service dog.
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Citi boosts paid leave to 24 weeks for birth parents
The additional eight weeks of recovery time matches policies recently launched by other banks.
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Survey: Pay structures are changing to suit equity, transparency needs
Organizations have become more transparent about pay, according to Payscale, but generally only disclose data to individual employees and only when required to do so.
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Inclusive language improves employee experience and retention, report says
Organizations that don’t prioritize inclusive language in their communications send the message that they don’t prioritize belonging, McLean & Co. said.
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