Many employers support the idea that diversity is good for business. Increased productivity and innovation are just a couple of the benefits that come with employing people from different backgrounds. So, it’s no surprise many HR pros are making diversity and inclusion efforts a top priority. How inclusion efforts go wrong But despite their best […]
Posted on November 29th, 2018 by admin
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Is your compensation strategy workable in today’s business climate and tight labor market? There’s a tool to help you answer that question. The Creative Group has published its 2018 Salary Guide, which offers info on trends, starting salaries and benefits, which will help you get a sense of where you stand. It’s a pay-for-performance world […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2018 by admin
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A recent study out of the UK has great takeaways for HR pros across the globe on the use and effectiveness of performance management (PM) systems. London-based Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) shared research showing that, where PM systems are absent or poorly designed, organizations are losing valuable insight that can help workers contribute […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2018 by admin
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Despite years of high-profile diversity initiatives at corporations across the world, a recent study by consulting giant McKinsey & Co. paints a sobering picture of stalled progress. According to McKinsey data gathered over four years, women’s representation steadily declines at every level up the ladder. This happens despite more women than men earning college degrees […]
Posted on November 20th, 2018 by admin
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With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to liven up your out-of-office email reply. Need inspiration? Take a look at the following real auto reply messages, captured by associate editor Kathy Gurchiek on SHRM.org, that people used to amuse (or maybe to confuse?) their recipient: “Hi there! Hate to break it […]
Posted on November 18th, 2018 by admin
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Despite years of high-profile diversity initiatives at corporations across the world, a recent study by consulting giant McKinsey & Co. paints a sobering picture of stalled progress. According to McKinsey data gathered over four years, women’s representation steadily declines at every level up the ladder. This happens despite more women than men earning college degrees […]
Posted on November 17th, 2018 by admin
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The increase in sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have made headlines this fall, but that’s not the only eye-opening statistic coming out of the agency. Retaliation claims a bigger share of EEOC charges Retaliation claims and lawsuits now make up almost 50 percent of the EEOC’s workload. According to the […]
Posted on November 14th, 2018 by admin
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The increase in sexual harassment charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have made headlines this fall, but that’s not the only eye-opening statistic coming out of the agency. Retaliation claims a bigger share of EEOC charges Retaliation claims and lawsuits now make up almost 50 percent of the EEOC’s workload. According to the […]
Posted on November 13th, 2018 by admin
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Two women are suing “League of Legends” video game developer Riot Games for discrimination, harassment, and violation of the California Equal Pay Act. In McCracken v. Riot Games, one current and one former employee of the company seek class action status for the suit, alleging that Riot denies women equal pay and limits their career […]
Posted on November 9th, 2018 by admin
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While each company has a different idea of what its employees should wear to work, employers usually have the power to enforce some kind of dress code. But with this ability come legal risks if the dress code isn’t applied equally to male and female employees. Of course, the dress codes for men and women […]
Posted on November 8th, 2018 by admin
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