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Hello ASHHRA and IFD Members: The ASHHRA 47th Annual Conference is only two weeks away. Registration is still open. The ASHHRA Housing Bureau online reservation system via Passkey is officially closed. Beginning Aug. 25, contact the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel — Reservations Department at 1-866-837-4213 to make or change a hotel reservation. Be sure to identify yourself as part of the ASHHRA annual conference. Please note:
Also, see this IFD webinar: Key Drivers and Tools for Cultural Competence: The Importance of Quality Interactions Presenter: Joseph R. Betancourt, M.D., MPH When: Tuesday, Aug. 30 Time: 10:00 p.m. PT, 11:00 p.m. MT, 12:00 p.m. CT, 1:00 p.m. ET Duration: 90 Minutes Price: Free for institute members — $80 for non-institute members. Click HERE for more information and to register
Obama orders improved workforce-diversity effort The Washington Post Share    
President Obama issued an executive order requiring government agencies to develop plans for improving federal workforce diversity. The long-awaited executive order directs a group of high-ranking officials to create a government-wide plan, followed by specific plans in each agency. It marks the highest-profile response to a problem that has been on the administration's radar: Whites still hold more than 81 percent of senior pay-level positions. More New tool could help identify pay discrimination HR.BLR.com Share
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs might develop a compensation data tool that would flag indicators of discrimination. The agency published an advance notice of proposed rule-making in the Federal Register on Aug. 10. More
EEOC clarifies stance on using medical history in wellness programs HR Morning Share
Many companies have been operating wellness programs under the belief that when a participant's medical history is used, no incentives/penalties can be tied to the program. Now the feds are saying that's not the case. In a recent informal guidance letter, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says employers and other entities covered by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act "may use the genetic information voluntarily provided by an individual to guide that individual into an appropriate disease management program." More 'Masculine norms' may be barriers for women The Wharton School via Human Resource Executive Share
Women have been in the workforce for decades, but many will acknowledge that it is still a man's world. According to the most recent data from Catalyst Research, women now make up nearly half (46.7 percent) of America's workforce and hold 51.5 percent of management, professional and related occupations. More
Workplace becomes new schoolyard for bullies USA Today Share
Many adults shake their heads in dismay over bullying that targets children and teenagers online and in school; they even push for lawmakers and schools to do more to stop the harassment. But many are afraid to admit another dirty little secret: Bullying is just as big a problem for the adults in the workplace. More Are older workers job hopping more? SmartMoney Magazine Share
Older workers are increasingly moving from one job to another — and it's not clear whether it is good news or bad news. One clear measure of that increased mobility is the decline in tenure. More
Black women lost more jobs during recovery Workforce Management Share
While the recession hit black men harder than any other group, the economic recovery has shifted that impact to their female counterparts, according to a recent report by the National Women's Law Center, which shows that black women have lately seen their unemployment rate rise even as other populations—including black men—have finally begun to regain jobs. More Why Facebook searches on job hunters should be banned HR Magazine Share
Facebook has been no stranger to debates over privacy over the last few years. In fact, the king of social media sites has been at the center of a number of protests from users complaining about the perceived lack of protection afforded by Facebook's own privacy policy. More
Study: Mean people earn more The Wall Street Journal Share
It may not pay to be nice in the workplace. A new study finds that agreeable workers earn significantly lower incomes than less agreeable ones. The gap is especially wide for men. The researchers examined "agreeableness" using self-reported survey data and found that men who measured below average on agreeableness earned about 18 percent more — or $9,772 more annually in their sample — than nicer guys. More Federal rules would dictate how employers explain health plan coverage Workforce Management Share
Employers would have to revamp how they communicate and explain their health care plans next year under health care reform law rules proposed Aug. 17. The rules, which would be effective March 23 would require employers to provide employees with an "easy-to-understand" summary of benefits and coverage and, upon request, a glossary of commonly used health care coverage terms, such as deductible and copayment. More
Women's negotiation 'problem' may be power, not gender Forbes Share
Which came first — discrimination against women in pay and power or women's own failure to negotiate the pay and power we deserve? If you ask this question of most business women today, they'll say discrimination came first. More
Mastering interview management: Tapping new technologies to enhance hiring process Recruiting Trends Share
With unemployment numbers remaining high, recruiters might think it's easier to find qualified talent. Ironically, the exact opposite is true. Even though the number of people available for work has increased, the mismatch between qualified candidates and job openings remains extraordinary, contributing to a recruiting challenge. More |
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