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More Complaints of Tone-Deaf Uber HR

Uber’s human resources department is again facing more heat after a former employee alleged the firm fired him last year when he spoke up on behalf of female co-workers who complained to him of sexual harassment. So reports Reveal

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Fox News HR Head Part of New Racial Allegation Suit

Fox News hired Kevin Lord as its human resources head late last year after a sexual assault scandal that led to the ouster of its former chairman Roger Ailes. But Lord now finds himself in the middle of a new racial allegation complaint. So reports Entertainment Weekly

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HR Director Alleges Mayor Assaulted Her

A human resources director in Alabama has alleged in a claim that the mayor of her city assaulted her in December during a meeting. So reports Gulf Coast News Today.

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HR Becoming Less Human

Human resources will always need real humans, but technology is taking over some traditional responsibilities. So reports CareerBuilder.

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HR Head at Top Wall Street Bank Gives Tips for Making It

The head of human resources at RBC Capital Markets said a trait she admires in job candidates is an excitement to learn and not be afraid to take on others. So reports Business Insider.

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Culture Needs to Be HR Top Focus

The chief human resources officer for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is encouraging his counterparts to elevate culture as a top priority. So reports Forbes.

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Are Gender Neutral Policies the Way to Attract and Retain Women Workers?

Making all workplace policies gender neutral is an approach firms can take to attract and retain more women. So reports Entrepreneur India.

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HR Efforts to Attract More Women Truck Drivers

Lack of awareness is a big hurdle for human resources departments as Canadian trucking firms contend with attracting, recruiting and retaining female drivers. So reports Today’s Trucking.

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GM Korea Workers’ Union Demands Hugh Bonus Despite Big Losses

GM Korea’s labor union is insisting on a 500% performance-based bonus even as the auto giant lost nearly $475 million last year. So reports Business Korea

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More Employers Hiring College Grads to do Jobs Once Slotted for HS Grads

A college degree doesn’t command the same prestige it once did as more employers look to those candidates to fill roles that once went to high school graduates. So reports CareerBuilder.

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