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Fired Learning Consultant with Performance Problems Points to Racial Bias

HR Daily Advisor

As a sales representative, he sold educational products, including textbooks, to instructors and administrators at colleges in Florida. His request for a “spot bonus” to compensate him for the dual role was denied. Maya and Emma discussed the alleged performance deficiencies with Turner on January 7, 2012. What Happened.

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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 2012, he did complain to a division engineer about his perceived discrimination regarding the distribution of overtime, but the division engineer concluded that the company’s overtime policy had been followed.

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Spain: Labor Rights Overhaul Announced by Prime Minister

Global People Strategist

According to Sánchez, Spain continues to face the never-ending issue of low wages that comes as a result of both a weak evolution of the country’s productivity and the declining bargaining power of workers that was initially favored by the labor reforms of the previous government. Employment Duality. As per the Country Report No.

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Workplace Wellness Programs: Are They Really Worth the Investment?

Insperity

One 2012 report found that most North American employers who have analyzed the ROI of their wellness programs saved one to three health plan dollars per dollar invested. A workplace wellness program can also play a big role in your company’s intangible culture of health, safety, productivity and quality of life. Cost containment.

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Shush … Can (and Should) Employees’ Salaries Be Kept Secret?

HR Daily Advisor

It was, in fact, the premise of the 2012 British reality television show “Show Me Your Money.” Employees will feel valued if they know they aren’t being shortchanged, and transparency can lead to honest, productive discussions between employees and their bosses about the value they bring to the company.

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Workplace Wellness Programs: Are They Really Worth the Investment?

Insperity

One 2012 report found that most North American employers who have analyzed the ROI of their wellness programs saved one to three health plan dollars per dollar invested. A workplace wellness program can also play a big role in your company’s intangible culture of health, safety, productivity and quality of life. Cost containment.

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Pay transparency: the pros, the cons, and best practices

Workable

Pay transparency – or salary transparency – is a setup in a company (or industry) where companies provide information on pay and compensation to employees. Linkage’s Chief Product Officer Kristen Howe agrees. Learn more The pros and cons of salary transparency What are the pros and cons of pay transparency? ” 2.