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Data Plays Growing Role in Driving Hiring Decisions
When the recruiting team at Dropbox was looking to improve how it recruits diverse talent, it didn’t rely on educated guesses or assumptions. Recruiters instead turned
Pandemic Highlighted Value of Voluntary Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic drove more employers to offer voluntary employee-paid benefits. To ensure that employees appreciate these offerings, they need to be aware they are
Rethinking Commuter Benefits for a Hybrid-Work World
In a post-pandemic world that combines onsite and remote work, HR managers should ensure commuting plans are as flexible as possible and remind transit benefit enrollees
Weekly Jobless Claims Fall for Fourth Straight Week
States reported that 406,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending May 22, a decrease of 38,000 from the previous week’s revised level and
Workplace Violence May Jump During Return to Work
As workers transition from being isolated at home—whether working remotely or furloughed and waiting to return—some experts fear a rise in workplace violence. HR
Tackling Workplace Stress and Depression
Employees are struggling with depression and anxiety, and some employers are stepping up to support them. HR professionals have learned a lot of lessons during the
Ask an Expert: Online Behavior
Can we force an employee to take discriminatory statements off his personal Facebook page?
How to Increase Your HR Staff
Increasing staff size in the human resources department is never an easy sell. But building a solid business case that aligns with the company’s strategic goals can get
More States Will End Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
Nearly half of all states are planning to end enhanced unemployment benefits, which were made available due to the pandemic. Critics of the benefits say they were a
What to Do When Touchy Topics Come Up at Work
Touchy topics in the workplace—politics, racism, religion—can stir up employees and create discord if not handled properly