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Diversity is the Linchpin for Nordstrom: HR Head  

Department store chain Nordstrom views diversity as the main force that keeps its “human resources ecosystem” functioning and touches everything from its retail and corporate workforce to the marketplace and customer experience. So reports Footwear News.

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SHRM Offers Workplace Mental Health Training for HR Pros  

The Society for Human Resource Management is offering HR professionals a new course to bolster their knowledge around mental health in the workplace.

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Trader Joe’s Employee Alleges Racial Discrimination In Suit  

A Philadelphia Trader Joe’s employee has filed a lawsuit against the California-based supermarket chain alleging racial discrimination from fellow workers and management and a lack of action by human resources after he complained. So reports Philadelphia Magazine.

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Apple Employees Dispute Company’s Claim That It Embraces Pay Equity

An early review of an informal survey on pay equity at Apple reveals that the global tech giant pays women employees 6% less in salary compared with its male counterparts. So reports The Verge, citing some of the company’s own employees.

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How to Manage Demoted Employees

Managing an employee who has been demoted can pose serious challenges, but being direct in you expectations while showing some empathy could be a winning strategy to keep workers engaged. So reports Society for Human Resource Management.

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More Employers Willing To Slap Unvaccinated Workers With Fines  

More employers are considering taking a hardline approach with workers who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19. So reports MarketWatch, citing a new survey from Willis Towers Watson.

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Ex-HR Head May Get 15 Years For Destroying Work Computer System  

 A 41-year-old Tampa, Florida woman who headed up human resource for her company before getting fired may end up serving 15 years in prison for tampering with her work computer system. So reports WFLA News.

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Global E-Commerce Giant Slams HR Department for Sexual Harassment

Global e-commerce giant Alibaba has released new measures aimed at stopping sexual harassment and assault after a female worker’s allegations of sexual assault by her supervisor drew widespread condemnation. So reports CNBC.

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Video Gaming Giant Prez, HR Head Leave Amid Gender Bias Suit  

Activision Blizzard confirmed earlier this month that the executive who runs its Blizzard Entertainment unit and its senior human resources executive had left the California-based video gaming giant as it contends with a gender bias lawsuit. So reports The Washington Post.

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Bank of America Eases Up on COVID-19 Health Check Protocols  

Bank of America in late July ended an earlier requirement for it employees in most states to submit COVID-19 health assessments that allowed them to go into their offices. So reports Reuters.  

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