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HR, Training and the ‘Gig’ Economy

HRExecutive

New survey data finds few organizations are investing in their employees’ training and development these days, and I’m beginning to think the “gig economy” may have something to do with it. For those companies that are providing training, only 35 percent are offering career development opportunities online.

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Is Travel Time Compensable for Technicians Paid on an Hourly Basis?

HR Daily Advisor

Important questions were addressed regarding the interplay of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the compensability of travel time for nonexempt employees. Travel time that is work time is subject to both the minimum wage and overtime pay requirements of the FLSA. According to 29 C.F.R.

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How Companies Identify Talent with Jim Sullivan of JCSI & Kage Spatz

Thrive Global

I started out my career working for recruiting agencies where I learned about corporate recruiting and staffing agency practices. We also pride ourselves on our expertise at finding A-level candidates who may not be actively seeking employment and engaging them to learn about career opportunities with our clients.

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New Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Data – What does it mean for HR? (i4cp login required)

i4cp

" While there is a reported decrease in the demand for labor, last Friday's job and wage growth numbers came in stronger than expected: The U.S. " While there is a reported decrease in the demand for labor, last Friday's job and wage growth numbers came in stronger than expected: The U.S. Average hourly wages rose 4.1%

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New Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Data – What does it mean for HR? (i4cp login required)

i4cp

" While there is a reported decrease in the demand for labor, last Friday's job and wage growth numbers came in stronger than expected: The U.S. " While there is a reported decrease in the demand for labor, last Friday's job and wage growth numbers came in stronger than expected: The U.S. Average hourly wages rose 4.1%

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“5 Things We Need To Do To Close The Gender Wage Gap”, with John Schwarz CEO of Visier

Thrive Global

Organizations need to take both a macro and micro look at their pay practices to understand if they are fairly compensating their employees. As part of my series about “the five things we need to do to close the gender wage gap” I had the pleasure of interviewing John Schwarz. John is the Founder and CEO of Visier Inc.,

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

HR Daily Advisor

An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. In 1997, Amtrak hired “Luke” as a signal helper and then promoted him in 2001 to lineman in the company’s Electric Traction Department. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened.