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Time For HR to Hit Reset Amid Covid-19?

As companies adjust to the new normal created by the coronavirus pandemic, their human resources teams need to reevaluate how they size up talent. So reports The Financial Times.

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Adidas HR Head Leaves Amid Racial Discrimination Allegations

The head of human resources for sportswear giant Adidas has retired following complaints from some employees over alleged racial discrimination. So reports CNN.

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Firms with Racial Diversity in Management More Productive: Study

Companies that reflect racial diversity in both their upper and lower management ranks prove to be more productive. That's according to a new report from the Academy of Management.

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Ex-Morgan Stanley Diversity Head Files Discrimination Suit

The former head of global diversity for Morgan Stanley sued the banking giant last month, alleging the firm discriminated against black employees. So reports The Washington Post.

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Worker Mental Stress Skyrockets During Pandemic

The workplace has been a huge source of mental stress over the years with an increasing rate of drug abuse, employees who are always on the clock and concerns about a future recession. Then came the coronavirus pandemic. So reports Employee Benefit News.

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HR Head: What COVID-19 Means for Businesses Moving Forward

A top human resources executive for one of the largest U.S. Catholic healthcare systems says that COVID-19 has heightened the urgency for businesses to value their workers. So reports Gallup.

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Andrew Yang Touts 4-Day Workweek Amid Pandemic

Advocating for a four-day workweek became a big part of former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s brand during the campaign and he is once again urging companies take it seriously as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic. So reports Newsweek.

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HR Employee Disciplined for Anti-Black Lives Matter Post

A popular New York camera and electronics retail business disciplined one of its human resources workers after that person posted a dismissive comment about Black Lives Matter on his public social media page. So reports PetaPixel.

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Black Lives Matter Matters Big with Businesses

The killing of George Floyd by four Minneapolis police officers has sparked protests across the world and prompted many corporations to come to terms with systemic racism that impacts their employees and customers.

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Pandemic Highlights Five Employee Needs

The coronavirus pandemic has forced employers to tackle new and complicated challenges with little to zero warning, but has also heightened five long-standing practices that have become even more crucial now. So reports Quartz at Work.

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