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In Focus: Hiring Freeze Rattles Federal Workforce
A federal hiring freeze is not an unheard-of step at the beginning of an administration as it gets its leadership in order. But a hiring freeze can agitate the federal…
Job-Changing Executives Saw Big Pay Increases Last Year
Senior executives who changed jobs last year received double-digit compensation increases over what they earned at their previous organizations. The higher rewards offered to job-changers reflect the continued tightening of…
In Focus: Merger Between Anthem and Cigna Halted
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said health care consumers are the victors following the
Union Membership Down; Experts Say HR’s Responsiveness May Be a Reason
Some labor relations experts say that part of the reason for a decline in union membership can be due to HR
Facebook’s Generous Bereavement Leave Sets a High Standard
Facebook employees will receive up to 20 days of bereavement leave in the event of a family member's death, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg announced. The move could inspire other employers…
STEM Grads' Pay Likely to Be Highest Among Class of 2017
When it comes to the top projected starting salaries for Class of 2017 graduates, the STEM disciplines—science, technology, engineering and math—still rule. But employers anticipate boosting starting salaries for all…
HR is Rich Source of Comedy for Hollywood
Fox has ordered a cast-contingent TV pilot for "Linda From HR," a comedy starring an HR professional who has a dark secret that leads her to spy on her company…
Philadelphia Employers Can't Ask About Salary History
Philadelphia will be the first city in the country to ban private-sector employers from asking job applicants about their salary history. The new ordinance is an attempt to close the…
Employers Take Steps to Curb Specialty Drug Costs
With specialty drug costs spiking higher and the self-administration of these medications becoming more complicated, integrated care management services for employees taking specialty drugs has become vital
Arbitration Agreement Not Enforceable, California Court Rules
A written arbitration agreement between an employee and her employer could not be enforced because the document failed to properly identify the claims covered and to adequately specify the procedures…