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Back to Basics: What is HR’s role in pay transparency?
Several states have implemented pay disclosure requirements, but HR should go beyond compliance and create overarching pay philosophies, attorneys at a SHRM event said. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Editor’s note: The Back to Basics column serves as an accessible way to understand employment law. If you’re new to HR (or just need a little refresher),…
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‘I-9 audits are coming:’ Conduct a self-review before Trump takes office, attorney says
Sub-par Form I-9 programs will be exposed under the new administration, counsel at Cozen O’Connor said. Kate Tornone Lead Editor Former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Tom Homan speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisc. Homan has been named Trump’s “border…
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Is favoritism at work illegal?
Woods Rogers attorneys offer a playbook for investigating employee complaints about favoritism. By Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan Leah M. Stiegler is a principal, and Emily Kendall Chowhan is an associate in the labor and employment practice at Woods Rogers in Richmond, Virginia. “[W]hen Brad was out, I was the best thing in the world.…
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Job hopping, not promotion, drives career growth, analysis shows
Only 17% of workers were promoted by their current company over the last five years, a recent report revealed. Ginger Christ, Editor Job seekers attend the JobNewsUSA.com South Florida Job Fair on June 26, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. More than half of U.S. workers have changed jobs rather than wait for a promotion in the…
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While most employees find meaning at their job, 35% say they are thinking about a change
Employee well-being and job satisfaction continue to shape the world of work, Manpower Group says. By Carolyn Crist Although 8 in 10 workers say they find meaning in their current jobs, 1 in 3 also say they’re eyeing the exit, which reveals a paradox in the evolving workplace landscape, according to a Nov. 12 report based…
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Business Roundtable releases skills-based hiring guides
While employers reportedly understand the benefits of skills-based hiring, many have struggled to actually implement it, reports have shown. Kathryn Moody. Senior Editor The Business Roundtable — an association of more than 200 CEOs from top U.S. companies — announced three tools to help employers implement skills-based hiring strategies, according to a Nov. 13 release. The three…
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Interview notes defeat worker’s retaliation claim, appeals court rules
In asking all candidates the same questions and ranking them according to the same criteria, Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corp. successfully showed a fair process, the court found. Emilie Shumway Editor Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The court made several observations about the interview process that shielded the employer from the worker’s claims. The interview questions were…
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Gap exists between early career workers’ expectations and hiring managers’ goals, report finds
Candidates feel the recruitment process has lost a personal touch with an over-reliance on assessments rather than connection, Talogy said. By Carolyn Crist Listen to the article3 min Early career job seekers and hiring managers expect different outcomes from the hiring process, drawing a disparity between companies’ immediate hiring needs and workers’ desires for long-term growth, according…
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This week in 5 numbers: Generation Z wants job stability, but their managers are stressed
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many leaders have considered quitting over the burden of managing Gen Z. Ginger Christ,Editor The push-and-pull between what Generation Z wants and how companies are responding wages on, as more surveys reveal what Gen Z considers nonnegotiable and how managers…
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Voters sign off on minimum wage increases, paid leave initiatives on Election Day
Workplace issues featured in at least a dozen statewide races, and the results create an even more complex HR landscape. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter Listen to the article7 min Much of the nation’s attention this week is likely focused on the results of Tuesday’s presidential, congressional and gubernatorial elections — the HR implications of which are…
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