Deep Dive
来自我们记者的行业洞察
The Tension Between Retailers' Union Attitudes and Their ESG Commitments
A decade ago, the collapse of the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh prompted the retail industry to focus on labor rights, with ESG reports gradually becoming a key basis for investor assessments. However, experts point out that many US retailers' actual practices on issues such as collective bargaining contradict their ESG statements, a contradiction that has become increasingly prominent with the resurgence of the labor movement. This article examines cases such as Amazon and Target to dissect the conflict between corporate human rights commitments and anti-union positions, and explores shifts in investor and consumer attitudes.
A Guide to Immigration Compliance Risk Prevention in the Era of Hybrid Work and Remote Work
Although employment immigration laws have not changed over the past two years, the rise of remote work and the backlog in the immigration system have presented employers with new challenges. Based on insights from multiple management-side attorneys, this article analyzes key risk points such as H-1B employees working remotely from different locations, changes in salary standards, virtual I-9 form reviews, and consular delays, and offers compliance recommendations.
Does the office return-to-work plan cover visually impaired and hearing-impaired employees?
Hybrid work models are increasingly common in return-to-work plans, but the reasonable accommodation needs of visually impaired and hearing-impaired employees may be overlooked. Experts point out that employers need to provide personalized support in equipment configuration, virtual meetings, recruitment processes, and other areas, and comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' May Put Corporate DEI Training into a 'Strategic Pause'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 'Stop WOKE Act' on April 22, 2022, which takes effect on July 1, prohibiting public and private employers with 15 or more employees from teaching eight categories of concepts based on race, color, sex, and national origin in workplace training. Legal expert Cindy-Ann L. Thomas stated that businesses with operations or employees in Florida are subject to the law, and its vague wording may prompt employers to adopt a 'strategic pause' strategy. Meanwhile, plaintiffs, including DEI consultant Tami Hodo, have filed lawsuits, with a preliminary injunction hearing scheduled for June 21.
Employers still overlook job seekers with resume gaps despite urgent hiring
U.S. federal regulators focused on workers with employment gaps on Thursday. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Charlotte Burrows noted that this diverse group faces "greater difficulty" in achieving equal employment opportunities. During an online event on April 28, officials and experts discussed employment barriers faced by four groups during the pandemic—caregivers, older workers, people with disabilities, and those with criminal records—and proposed measures companies could take to improve.
How to Provide Truly Effective Workplace Support for Autistic Employees
In an interview with HR Dive, Zoe Gross, Director of Advocacy at the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), pointed out that employers should abandon derogatory terms such as "deficits" and truly support autistic employees through inclusive language and reasonable accommodations. The article explores systematic improvement paths from recruitment interviews to the office environment.
Guess Board Deep in Paul Marciano Controversy: Corporate Governance in the Spotlight
Ahead of the April 22 shareholder meeting, Guess's board is backing co-founder Paul Marciano's re-election, but lawsuits over sexual misconduct allegations, opposition from activist investors, and insurers' retreat have put board governance issues in focus. Legal experts note that the board's 2019 decision to reinstate Marciano could constitute 'aiding and abetting sexual harassment,' while brand monitoring data shows the public does not closely associate the Guess brand with Marciano himself, contradicting the board's claim that 'Paul is Guess.'
SEC Targets Human Resources Field: What Does This Mean for HR Departments?
As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares new rules for 2022, human resources (HR) may become a focal point. In 2020, the SEC revised rules requiring companies to disclose 'human capital resources,' but lacked specifics. This year may bring more concrete requirements, including board diversity and human capital management disclosures. Investors are increasing pressure on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, and the role of the CHRO will undergo fundamental changes.
Despite 'Unprecedented' Outage, Customers Say They Will Continue Using Kronos
In December 2021, Kronos Private Cloud was hit by a ransomware attack, causing payroll and attendance disruptions for multiple employers. Although the outage was described as 'unprecedented,' most surveyed customers said they would continue using Kronos, but the incident also sparked discussions about vendor dependency, backup plans, and legal risks.