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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. Online icebreakers are used as well. For diverse groups, Jackie’s team has established four ERGs which they will call on to assist in that effort.

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Pay Transparency 101: Four Ways Your Company Will Benefit 

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Increased Trust and Engagement : Promotes fairness: Pay transparency can help to reduce suspicions of pay discrimination by demonstrating that compensation is based on objective criteria. Regulatory Environment Gender and pay equity: There are many laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender in terms of pay and benefits.

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5 Strategies for Effective Diversity Recruitment

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Despite well-meaning legislation borne of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, the majority of US neighborhoods and school systems remain racially segregated. In 2020, the language we use to talk about work has evolved. However, there are other ways to publicize a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Stop relying on referrals.

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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. Last year, nearly half of the organizations surveyed closed these cases in five days or fewer.

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EEOC to Employers: Be Proactive on Addressing Instances of Age Discrimination

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A number of federal, state, and local laws make it illegal to discriminate against a job candidate or employee on the basis of age. For example, theAge Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination based on age for persons 40 or older. The EEOC will monitor compliance with this agreement.”.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

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The PWFA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This law expands upon the protections offered by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) by focusing on accommodations rather than simply prohibiting discrimination.