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It’s Human Resource Professional Day!

Civility Partners

The idea of Human Resource Professional Day was first introduced by Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen in October 2013. Back in the day, HR was mostly about handling payroll, ensuring compliance, and managing employee benefits. HR professionals wear many hats, and their responsibilities are diverse.

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Here are the 2021 companies most admired for HR

HRExecutive

36 in 2013. A new company from a new industry has claimed the top spot this year as the company Most Admired for HR. For the first time, Target has earned the crown as Most Admired. The retail giant, not listed in 2020, was No. 4 in 2019, with a previous highest ranking of No. The Walt Disney Co., which was No. 1 last year, dropped to No.

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Laws And Regulations Every HR Professional Should Know In 2023

Empuls

Various new pieces of legislation aim to extend traditional employment protections, like minimum wage and benefits, to gig workers and freelancers. Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (DEI) 1. For example, in 2020, Google faced criticism for its lack of diversity , particularly in leadership roles.

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Explaining Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

HR Digest

In 2013 alone, the EEOC handled almost 94,000 significant charges under Title VII law and subsequent other laws. There should be a balance between the legislating diversity and a far more organic approach than the present. Corporations are pushing for diversity and fairness in a workplace for more than merely altruistic reasons.

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Voluntary Benefits: Low Cost, High Reward!

HR Daily Advisor

Employee Benefit Trends Study. Almost one in three (27 percent) surveyed employers cited attracting employees as an important reason for offering voluntary benefits in Towers Watson’s 2013 Voluntary Benefits and Services Survey. Considering legal insurance as part of your benefits package?

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This CHRO approaches health and wellness with a legal mindset

HRExecutive

It’s a realization that came to her gradually throughout her diverse career journey, which includes roles as assistant general counsel and later manager of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations. HRE : You were one of HRE ’s Rising Stars in 2013. Maxine Carrington describes herself as 80% HR leader, 20% lawyer.

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ACA's Impact on Recruiting

Cielo HR Leader

Employers, healthcare and commercial, have implemented and/or plan to implement diverse cost-management initiatives over the course of the next 12 months due to the ACA. Increasing the employee portion of dependent coverage costs (34%). The most common strategies include: Increasing participants’ share of premium costs (43%).