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Bridging the gap between HR and employees

06/26/2024
The recent HR Perceptions Report by MyPerfectResume has unveiled a concerning trend in workplace dynamics, highlighting the urgent need for HR departments to reassess their approach and rebuild trust with employees. The findings offer valuable insights for HR professionals seeking to enhance their effectiveness.

Despite backlash, employer DEI programs enjoy public support

06/24/2024
Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court last year outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, conservative culture warriors have had corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in their crosshairs. As a result, many employers have begun rebranding and revising their DEI initiatives. Despite the backlash, the American public generally favors corporate DEI efforts, according to new polling by The Washington Post and Ipsos.

AI in recruitment: Harnessing technology for efficient hiring

06/20/2024
The recruiting processes used by modern HR teams are evolving rapidly in response to advancements in technology and innovative tools. These tools are not only revolutionizing the methods HR professionals use to identify and attract talent but also significantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the hiring process.

Beware AI screening based on race, age and disability

06/20/2024
A class-action complaint filed earlier this year takes direct aim at the discriminatory practices inherent in AI tools. Workday, a human resource management service that provides applicant screening services as one of its capabilities, is accused of using machine-learning algorithms and artificial intelligence tools to screen out applicants who are African-American, disabled and/or over the age of 40.

Warehouse Worker Protection Act picks up steam

06/17/2024
Currently gaining traction on Capitol Hill is federal legislation aimed at improving safety for people who work for employers that operate massive warehouse and shipping operations—employers like Amazon.

First shots fired in DOL’s summer child-labor blitz

06/10/2024
Earlier this month, we predicted the U.S. Department of Labor would step up prosecutions of alleged child-labor violations this summer. The litigation has already begun. The DOL announced May 30 that it is suing automaker Hyundai and two of its suppliers for employing children on an assembly line in Alabama.

Rebrand DEI to attract applicants (and avoid lawsuits)

06/10/2024
Employers have begun reassessing their DEI programs—and sometimes abandoning them. However, many employers have responded by revamping and rebranding their DEI programs.

June is National Safety Month: Take these steps to make your workplace safer

06/07/2024
You don’t need to work in an industry traditionally considered “dangerous,” such as construction or manufacturing, to take steps to make your workplace safer.

If you’re celebrating Pride Month, consider these activities

06/05/2024
With June designated as Pride Month, HR departments have an opportunity to show support for LGBTQ+ employees and demonstrate the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

EEOC sues 15 employers for EEO-1 violations

06/03/2024
The employers facing lawsuits include companies from the retail, construction, restaurant, manufacturing, logistics and service industries. The lawsuits allege the employers failed to submit EEO-1 data in 2021 and 2022.