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Compensation Management: Ensuring Fair Wages and Balanced Work-Life

Compensation Management Raiyan Rizwan, Manager, Business Development at E-ZONE HRM LIMITED -

Effective compensation management is vital to attracting, retaining, and motivating employees1. In Bangladesh, this process must consider various unique local factors, from cultural practices to economic...

Effective Employee Communication: Bridging Cultures and Enhancing Productivity

Employee Communication Raiyan Rizwan, Manager, Business Development at E-ZONE HRM LIMITED -

Employee communication is the lifeblood of any successful organization, fostering an environment where ideas flow freely and collaboration thrives. In Bangladesh, the significance of...

Less Than 20% of Employer Health Plans Cover GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss

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In 2024, family premiums for employer-sponsored health plans saw a 7% increase, with most employers absorbing the majority of the cost, according to a...

Employer Settles EEOC Case Over Firing Pregnant Visa Holder And Sending Her To Mexico

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A farm labor contractor has recently settled allegations that it discriminated against a pregnant visa holder, according to an announcement from the U.S. Equal...

Diversity & Inclusion at Workplace

Diversity and Inclusion Management Sudeep Kumar Sen, Vice President at Gi Group Holding India -

Diversity & Inclusion at workplace means employment of talent with distinctive variations in terms of age, gender classification, race, culture, religion, geographical region, birth, learning...

2025 Salary Budgets May Rise at Near-Record Pace

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Base salary budget increases are projected to remain strong in 2025, continuing at a pace close to the highest in two decades, according to...

Report Finds Executive Benefits Crucial for Retaining Leaders

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A recent report by NFP, released on Sept. 9, 2024, highlights that 82% of over 200 executive benefits decision-makers view executive benefits as crucial...

40% of Gen Z and Millennials Would Quit Due to Workplace Political Differences

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A recent survey by Indeed and Harris Poll reveals that 63% of employees care "at least a little" about politics, and 35% openly discuss...

Job Hunting Surges in July Amid Rising Fears of Job Loss

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The job market has seen a notable shift, with a growing number of people actively seeking employment. According to a report from the Federal...

Report Shows Commuter Benefits Could Boost Return-to-Office Goals

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A recent survey by transit benefit vendor Jawnt revealed that most of the more than 400 HR professionals surveyed said their companies offered some...

McKinsey: Employees Embrace Generative AI, Companies Fall Behind

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Employees have quickly embraced generative AI, with 91% of those surveyed reporting they use it for work purposes through either internal or publicly available...

The Magic of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in HR: Revolutionizing Workforce Management

Insights Anna Chobanska, Business Development Manage at Team Schedule -

Once the domain of military and tech giants with deep pockets for powerful hardware and mighty research teams, Artificial intelligence (AI) is now becoming...

Employee Onboarding

Employee Onboarding Becca Noland, HR Strategic Business Partner at Hiring Thing -

Imagine diving into the world of employee onboarding, where beyond the sea of mandatory forms like W-4s, I-9s, direct deposit slips, and emergency contacts,...

Recruiting: is it unlike any other sales funnel, fundraising funnel, etc?

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Recruiting, a fundamental part of talent management, is a complex process that involves various stages, similar to a funnel, from the initial interactions with...

How to train teams and impact business results

Employee Performance Management Priscila F Prado, CEO at vislumbrerh -

It is undeniable that our lives and work routines are conquered by technology. While this allows us to be more effective and efficient, it...

EMPOWERING SMEs

Human resource management system Don Cahalan, CEO of Armhr -

In the bustling world of modern business, where quick adaptation and visionary strategy distinguish the leaders from the rest, the realm of Human Resources...

Judge Rules Florida’s Ban on Trans Healthcare Coverage for Employees as Discriminatory

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A Florida district court has ruled that the state’s refusal to cover certain transgender healthcare procedures for its employees is discriminatory, violating Title VII...

Survey Shows Job Seekers Favor Flexible ‘Core Hours’

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Employers might be finding a middle ground with employees who are reluctant to return to the office: offering a bit of flexibility on when...

Report: AI to Handle Over Half of HR Tasks by 2032

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A report from Cognizant suggests that more than half of the tasks performed by HR assistants and other popular entry-level jobs for college graduates...

Feds: North Korean IT Workers Infiltrated Fortune 500 Firms

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A U.S. national, along with overseas information technology workers, orchestrated a fraud scheme impacting over 300 U.S. companies and at least three federal agencies,...

iCIMS and ZipRecruiter launch a combined platform.

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iCIMS, a provider of recruiting and applicant tracking system (ATS) software, has formed a partnership with ZipRecruiter, an online job marketplace, to streamline the...

IBM’s top HR officer sees AI as potential sole fix for worldwide labor deficit.

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The conversation around AI and job displacement is often filled with alarmist predictions, like McKinsey's forecast that nearly 12 million workers might need to...

40% of Americans with employee-based health insurance postpone medical care due to expenses.

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A recent study conducted by Paytient, involving 1,516 participants, reveals that 40% of U.S. workers with employer-sponsored insurance delay seeking healthcare due to cost...

3 in 4 of employees report lack of training for flexible work setups.

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The transition to flexible work arrangements has been widespread, yet many employers have not updated their practices to support this shift effectively. A joint...

Staffing expert claims HR chiefs can effectively combat age discrimination.

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Richard Wahlquist, the CEO of the American Staffing Association, has called for a united front between human resources (HR) leaders and policymakers to tackle...

US firms could spearhead the initiative for ‘right to disconnect,’ according to executives.

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Countries around the world are increasingly recognizing the importance of work-life balance by enacting "right to disconnect" laws, allowing employees to refrain from responding...

Employees cite meetings as the top hindrance to productivity.

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An Atlassian study involving 5,000 workers globally revealed that excessive meetings are a significant productivity hindrance, surpassing other issues like lack of motivation and...

Tesla settles racial discrimination lawsuit following two jury trial defeats.

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Tesla has settled a prolonged racial discrimination lawsuit after a former elevator operator, who worked at the company's Fremont, California factory between 2015 and...

Arise agrees to $2 million settlement with agents over claimed wage theft.

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Arise Virtual Solutions has settled to pay over $2 million to more than 250 workers after being accused of improperly classifying them as independent...

6th Circuit rules that delivery drivers on minimum wage must fully recoup costs for using personal vehicles.

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In a significant ruling on March 12, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided in Parker v. Battle Creek Pizza, Inc. that if...

PwC reports businesses overrate workers’ trust, harming the company.

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The recent PwC 2024 Trust Survey highlights a growing disconnect between executives' perceptions of employee trust and the reality expressed by employees. Although 86%...

Despite 80% of firms investing in AI, half are unclear on its application.

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Despite the uncertainty about its business impact and implementation strategies, many companies are ramping up their investments in artificial intelligence (AI). A report from...

Workers at Cornell University Seek SCOTUS Intervention on Retirement Plan Circuit Division

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The case of Cunningham v. Cornell University, currently before the U.S. Supreme Court, revolves around the interpretation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act...

Target and Starbucks Lead Pay Equity Ratings, Others Trail Behind

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The seventh annual Racial and Gender Pay Scorecard by Arjuna Capital, Proxy Impact, and DiversIQ highlights the efforts of companies in the U.S. regarding...

VergeSense Suggests Workplace Redesign for Smooth Return to Office

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The VergeSense Occupancy Intelligence Index underscores the importance for facilities managers to adapt office spaces to align with evolving employee workplace behaviors and preferences,...

Experts Urge HR to Consider Broader Compensation Strategies Beyond Extra Cash for In-Office Work

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The debate surrounding whether on-site workers should receive higher pay compared to remote workers continues to evolve, with various factors influencing employers' decisions on...

Manufacturing Industry Innovates to Engage High School Students

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Amid ongoing labor shortages in the U.S. manufacturing industry, many companies and states are taking proactive steps to recruit and train future talent, often...

National Raisin Co. Settles $2M in EEOC Sexual Harassment Case

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has settled a lawsuit against the National Raisin Co., alleging a sexually hostile work environment for female...

Demand for Paid Time Off Hits Four-Year Peak, Approvals Fall Behind

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In a recent report released on March 7th, BambooHR, a cloud-based HR platform, revealed that requests for paid time off (PTO) reached a four-year...

EEOC Boosts Investigator Ranks, Files 50% More Lawsuits in FY 2023

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has significantly increased its enforcement efforts, filing 143 new lawsuits during fiscal year 2023, representing a more...