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Tractor Supply and John Deere proclaim they’re done with DE&I

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The company, which has 80,000 global employees, said it made the move after “ongoing conversations,” and will refocus its business resource groups on “professional development, networking, mentoring,” and recruitment. This opens the door for significant increases in discrimination and bias within the organization,” he explained.

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Walmart walks back some DE&I commitments, stands firm on employee resource groups

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Since then, we’ve seen immense progress from family formation benefits to safeguarding against blatant discrimination at all levels of the workplace,” RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins, senior director of HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, told HR Brew via email in response to Walmart’s changes. “We

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Legislative lowdown: Illinois, Hawaii crack down on ‘captive audience’ meetings

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While management-side attorneys say such meetings give employers an opportunity to discuss issues such as union dues or the collective bargaining process, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is scrutinizing the practice, the Society for Human Resource Management reported last year.

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HR plays a critical role in AI policy and deploying the tech at work

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The process can help them identify where to put resources amid the AI transformation. The evaluation considers tasks augmentable if it more than doubles the productivity when relying on AI. What results could be a roadmap for employers to look for automation opportunities.

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Meet the tech recruiting leader who moonlights as a job-seeker whisperer on social media

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She also has a newsletter , HR for Good, and offers job seekers a wide range of resources and a job board. If anyones looking for a job, you should apply here, she told HR Brew. Then I started sharing some thoughts on recruiting, and that kind of took off.

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The state of inclusion this National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and what’s needed next

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Disabled workers also report discrimination in the interview process, and job applicants frequently aren’t sure if employers will offer accommodations. Disability-focused employee resource groups (ERGs) are one tool companies are using to reduce the stigma still associated with disability and increase inclusion. Looking ahead.

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What is a Human Resources Consultant?

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Have you worked with a Human Resources Consultant (HR Consultant) or wondered what it is that they do? A Human Resources Consultant plays a critical role in helping organizations develop strong HR strategies and policies. Talent Acquisition Strategies HR Consultants help organizations develop effective human resources strategies.