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AI is an increasingly hot topic. Here’s how Amazon is filling the tech skills gap
“The good news is you don’t have to have a Ph.D. to become a data scientist,” an Amazon Web Services exec said.
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Complaint alleging U.S. Air Force denied interpreters for deaf employees set as class action
The disability discrimination case includes more than 700 civilian employees and applicants at Air Force bases across the country.
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Hooters franchisee settles DOJ claim that it refused worker’s I-9 documentation
The company must pay a penalty, provide back pay and train staff on the law’s requirements.
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Cost of benefits strain employers and workers alike
Delayed healthcare visits due to the pandemic and a rising need for mental healthcare may be behind rising costs, an Aflac report suggests.
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Beyond pay, financial stability increasingly used to draw talent
Workers want a comprehensive total rewards bundle, and talent acquisition pros are responding accordingly.
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EEOC sues Las Vegas casino in class-action disability discrimination suit
The Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino refused accommodation to employees with cancer, sciatica and levoscoliosis, EEOC alleged.
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Ex-HR director sues Honeywell for ‘sabotaging’ his job, firing him because of his age
The plaintiff, who joined Honeywell at age 55, alleged he was treated differently than younger employees.
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JPMorgan wants managing directors in office 5 days a week
“Our leaders ... have to be visible on the floor, they must meet with clients, they need to teach and advise, and they should always be...
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A resume gap can be ‘an automatic whammy’ for candidates. Returnships can bridge that gap.
Employers are increasingly turning to formal returnship programs that help people rejoin the workforce after taking time away.
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Travel budgets on the chopping block as employers eye sustainability goals
In addition to pressure from boards and investors, employers are facing consumer scrutiny and employee demands on a number of ESG principles.
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NYC will enforce restrictions on AI in hiring starting July 5
The city published a final rule last week providing guidance on which tools are to be regulated and how bias audits must be conducted.
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EEOC: Walmart violated the ADA by firing employee for epilepsy-related absences
To comply with the ADA’s accommodation requirement, employers may have to modify an attendance policy so an employee can intermittently...
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Workers spend more time on learning, mentorship when they’re on site
In-office days should include the bulk of meetings, group activities, trainings and lunches so employees see the value of coming together,...
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Contractor to expand job training program for blind, visually impaired workers nationwide
The announcement is one of several efforts to build talent pipelines by reaching out to individuals with disabilities.
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As investment in D&I consultants dips, HR faces a ‘complicated calculus’
A combination of economic headwinds, political controversy over “quotas” and internal pressure has put many organizations...
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NLRB: Unfair labor practice charges, union petitions on the rise
The increases build off record momentum seen in FY 2022.
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OSHA cites Dollar General store for ‘dangerous safety hazards’
The Pennsylvania store faces fines for blocked emergency exits and electrical panels — the latest in a series of in-store safety violations.
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New York pizzeria failed to put a stop to misgendering, EEOC alleges
“Harassment based upon gender identity is a form of sex discrimination,” the commission said.
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Study: Summer 2023 internship outlook wavers
Year over year, fewer companies reported plans to expand intern hiring programs.
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HR leaders voice confidence about hiring and retention this year
In upcoming months, developing leaders and culture will become priorities, survey respondents said.
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Disability advocacy nonprofit sued for disability discrimination
In a statement to HR Dive, Achilles International denied the allegations, saying they were previously dismissed by a state agency.
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One-size-fits-all hybrid policies negatively affect employee performance
Tailored options appear to alleviate the consequences, according to a report from The Hackett Group.
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Walking to work is, weirdly, a privilege
In their latest Employee Experience column, Caroline Colvin re-assesses the good intentions behind National Walk to Work Day.
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Pew: Women more likely to be rejected than men when negotiating higher pay
The past year has seen increased pressure on employers to institute pay equity, but research has shown that the U.S. gender pay gap is nothing if...
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Average full-time faculty pay fell 2.4% after inflation, AAUP finds
This is the third consecutive year wage growth fell below inflation, according to the faculty organization.