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Trump executive orders torch Biden’s DEI initiatives
The 47th president promptly axed federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs after repeatedly promising to do so on the campaign trail. Ryan Golden, Senior Reporter U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office from U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts during inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20,…
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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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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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40% of Gen Zers, millennials say they would quit over political differences at work
Employees are especially uncomfortable when colleagues talk politics during a business meeting, according to an Indeed/Harris Poll survey. By Laurel Kalser, Contributor Listen to the article4 min Most employees (63%) care “at least a little” about politics, and about a third (35%) admit to openly discussing politics at work, according to an online survey recently conducted by Indeed…
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Questions not to ask during an interview — and what to ask instead
Employers often fail to train hiring managers on interviewing, despite its importance, one expert said. Kathryn MoodySenior Editor Listen to the article6 min CHICAGO — The world of interviewing has changed, Lauraine Bifulco, president of Vantaggio HR, told attendees at her session during the 2024 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference — and employers…
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Are you instigating fear in the workplace?
Many leaders acknowledge that fear is increasingly being seen in the workplace, due to financial concerns, global instability and issues around exclusion, but other leaders may themselves be the instigators of fear. If you find yourself dreading the upcoming workweek, rest assured, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by LiveCareer of over 1,000 people in…
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1 in 3 companies don’t have a pay equity strategy, survey shows
Closing the pay gap has become an urgent priority as companies move to comply with new laws and attract and retain talent, a new report indicates. By Carolyn Crist Although more companies say they’re striving for pay equity and transparency, about 34% still don’t have a pay equity strategy in place, according to a June 27 report from…
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EEOC releases anti-harassment guide for contractors
The federal agency wants to empower the industry to make the jobsite safer for all workers, Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels said. Julie Strupp Senior Editor Listen to the article5 min Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Construction has been a priority for the EEOC during the Biden administration. The EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2024-2028 includes a focus on…
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Confusion over workplace etiquette makes employees unsure how to act, survey says
Authenticity, or allowing employees to bring their full selves to work, is a key part of building a strong workplace culture, but some topics remain fraught. Listen to the article3 min Dive Brief: TRENDLINE Inside HR’s shifting compliance landscape Dive Insight: The workplace has been inching toward a more casual approach for years now, even prior…
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Out with ‘Ostriching’, in with tackling challenging conversations head-on
By avoiding awkward conversations, we could be making the situation worse. As uncomfortable as it may feel, we need to communicate and, oftentimes, do so sooner rather than later. Here’s how. According to a poll, 80% of workers fear uncomfortable work conversations and put them off for as long as they can. But burying your head in…