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The Amazon board's initial recommendation against a proposal that would have required the Rooney Rule to increase diversity was criticized by black and Hispanic lawmakers

Hiring managers should ensure online applications are an effective resource to finding qualified candidates, not a barrier that eliminates potential talent.

A new fight in Connecticut shows that passing legislation to require employers to set worker schedules two weeks in advance and end the practice of “on-call” will be an uphill battle–but one that will hugely benefit workers.

Cultural fit can be a confusing term. It doesn't negate diversity. And it's not a function of how well liked someone is. Finally, can you determine cultural fit in an interview?

Previous research has shown that as many as 71% of employers have been affected by prescription drug abuse, while one study estimates that 4 in 10 opioid addicts are insured under the health plans of large employers.

Why do some employers subject job seekers to one-way video interviews as part of their recruiting process?

A new report from technology firm Catalant found that 63% of companies have a "future of work" plan, but need to rethink how talent is acquired and the functions to make it succeed.

Just in time for Equal Pay Day, a federal appeals court today ruled today that an employee's salary history alone is insufficient to justify pay differences between male and female employees. 'Reliance on past wages simply perpetuates the past pervasive

One thing people often observe about technology is that the initial hype seems overblown, then one day the wave breaks upon us and things are moving faster than expected. Last year, when I first mentioned Ideal, a Toronto-based company offering

Thousands of hourly workers at companies like American Airlines and Kroger Co. say employers are saving millions of dollars using time-tracking systems that automatically deduct pay for breaks and meals.

Employers won a major victory when the Supreme Court upheld class-action waivers in arbitration agreements.

Not every new company policy will be a hit with employees. But you can turn that around. Communication and setting expectations are primary keys to success.

A three-part test announced Monday by the California Supreme Court has far-reaching implications for who in the state can be classified as an independent contractor. The 7-0 decision in a case brought by drivers working for a delivery company squarely

The contingent workforce is a familiar story by now, but employers are still catching up with the real paradigm shift it has created.

Starbucks will conduct staff training on racial bias May 29. SHRM Online reached out to diversity and inclusion experts and asked what they would do if they were tapped to deliver this training.

Still, as experts predict an increase in gender discrimination claims in the age of #MeToo, employers may want to consider training for managers to ensure that gender doesn't factor into employment decisions.

An HR team can make all the difference in the internal success and versatility of a business. From hiring the most qualified talent to maintaining a strong and healthy company culture, HR reps play an integral part in thriving organizations.

If there's one thing you can count on in a conversation with talent acquisition leaders, it's hearing how hard it is to hire people. Last week, at the spring ERE Recruiting Conference, anytime two people would get together, the talent

There is no time period more paramount to an employee’s career than onboarding, yet so many companies are failing at the process. With up to 30% of new hires quitting in their first six months and 22% leaving in the

In its 2018 digital workplace predictions report, Gartner notes that while IT can lead the charge during the digital workplace evolution, it will be more successful working closely with adjacent business units, particularly HR. Even though in an ideal world