People analytics: What the tech can, and can’t, do
The technology can give an organization new insights into its workforce, says Boston Global’s Giovanni Everduin, but the tools have limits.
Workplace management
Employers reevaluating drug policies in light of evolving marijuana laws, opioid epidemic
Executives should look at their approach to drug testing in the workplace as pot becomes legalized across the country and painkiller addiction continues to run rampant.
HR’s culture shift: Tackling workplace sexual harassment while navigating legal definitions
Human resources professionals are looking to fight bad behavior driven by upper management.
5 trending HR technologies
Human resource execs are embracing applicant tracking, training management, performance management and other software applications.
Benefits Think Second Circuit holds that sexual orientation discrimination is sex discrimination under Title VII
Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard an appeal seeking the reinstatement of a Title VII claim on sexual orientation.
Angelica L. Boutwell
Foley & Lardner LLP
Benefits Think What are the obligations under California’s new Labor Code provisions?
The Golden State’s new labor law makes general contractors liable for unpaid wages and benefits of subcontractors' workers.
JoLynn M. Pollard
Hunt Ortmann
10 least stressful jobs of 2018
Hair stylists, jewelers and audiologists are some of the most care-free careers, according to CareerCast’s latest report.
Companies in U.S. add more jobs than expected, ADP data show
Companies in the U.S. added more workers in February than expected, underscoring continued strengthening in the labor market.
5 HR technology trends to watch
Artificial intelligence, analytic software and augmented reality are reshaping human resources.
OneDigital acquires The Survey Group to expand HR consulting business
The employee benefits firm will combine TSG with Insight Performance to focus on clients in New England.
Benefits Think HR in the era of blockchain
The technology has the potential to assist human resources with everything from recruiting talent to managing unemployment benefits.
Abdulmajeed Albalushi
RBL Group
The 50 best places to work in 2018
Jobs resource website Glassdoor has released its annual ranking of top employers based on workers’ evaluations. These companies top the list.
OneDigital acquires The Survey Group to expand HR consulting business
The employee benefits firm will combine TSG with Insight Performance to focus on clients in New England.
How to navigate the digital transformation of HR
Mercer’s Denise LaForte and Brian Buck share their insights on how tech will reshape human resources.
Benefits Think The 4 stages of successful startup growth
Profitable firms have several best practices in common to survive the early years of little revenue and funding struggles.
Bobby Martin
Vertical IQ
The 10 toughest jobs to fill in 2018
Financial advisers, truck drivers and medical service managers are among the professions employers say they are having trouble hiring for.
Benefits Think Millennial advisers who are transforming their family firms
These young benefit strategists are breaking through the benefits status quo and reimagining the brokerage market.
Eric Silverman
Voluntary Benefits
Benefits Think With analytics and digitalization taking center stage, HR still needs to stay human
Human resource technologies need to be center-focused on employees to be effective. Here’s how to achieve that goal.
Janet Clarey
Bersin by Deloitte
U.S. jobless claims at five-week low amid tight labor market
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fell to a five-week low, suggesting tightening in a labor market.
Benefits Think 3 data-driven HR hiring and recruiting trends for 2018
Artificial intelligence will play a big role in how employers retain top performers as well as help eliminate bias from candidate selection.
Deb LaMere
Datasite