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What’s Keeping HR Up at Night in 2020?

HRExecutive

million in January 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to Glassdoor’s Jobs & Hiring Trends for 2020 report, baby boomers—those 65 or older—will become the fastest-growing workforce, a trend the report calls the “gray wave.” The number of job openings in the U.S. fell from 7.6 million in January 2019 to 6.8

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Diversity & Inclusion Coronavirus Meeting Themes (i4cp login required)

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Discussion Themes from Weekly D&I Action Calls: COVID-19 Business Response 4/07/2020 Today’s guest was Jackie Hunter, Director of Diversity & Inclusion at Banner Health. For diverse groups, Jackie’s team has established four ERGs which they will call on to assist in that effort. One company started a Yammer group.

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How Serious are OFCCP Equal Pay Penalties? Very.

Trusaic

A News Release dated June 22, 2020, described the order, which requires WMS Solutions, LLC to pay $960,905 in back wages, damages, and interest based on discrimination and harassment claims. Of the $960,905 that the company must pay, $179,907 must go to remedy pay discrimination. WMS Solutions, LLC , DOJ ALJ, No.

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How the diversity backlash is affecting DEI efforts in the workplace

HRExecutive

Recently, we at i4cp hosted over 40 HR executives at the White House for a meeting with the administration on the state of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in corporations today. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, many organizations issued statements lamenting his killing and pledged support.

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5 Strategies for Effective Diversity Recruitment

Linkedin Talent Blog

In 2020, the language we use to talk about work has evolved. Unfortunately, not every company has a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) team fully staffed and empowered to drive organizational change. However, there are other ways to publicize a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. What does that actually mean?

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Safeguarding Homeownership: CFPB’s Vision for Fair Appraisals

Professional Alternatives

Who ensures that these technologies don’t perpetuate bias or discrimination, potentially costing you thousands of dollars? The importance of fair appraisals in homeownership Fair appraisals are critical for homeownership because they ensure that properties are valued accurately and without bias or discrimination.

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Are you doing enough to leverage tech for employee relations?

HRExecutive

It may not be surprising that during 2020, social and political conflict —along with ongoing challenges due to COVID-19—helped position the employee relations (ER) function as a vital factor in shaping positive employee experiences.