Many NFL teams have struggled to hire minorities in positions of influence, but implementation of the Rooney Rule, which mandates interviews of minority applicants, has improved the landscape, Vincent Bonsignore writes. Bonsignore dissects controversy surrounding the Oakland Raiders' search for a head coach and why the team shouldn't be lumped in with others that have circumvented the rule.
Hiring ex-offenders can pose challenges for employers, but these people often appreciate the opportunity and are willing to work hard in difficult jobs, writes Jerry Goodstein, a professor at the Washington State University Carson College of Business.
After NBC replaced Matt Lauer with network veteran Hoda Kotb, news broke that she and co-host Savannah Guthrie are paid $18 million less than what Lauer had been paid. Such gender disparity is prevalent across industries, and the National Women's Law Center says seniority is often used as an excuse to keep women's pay low.
Companies increasingly want tech-savvy HR employees who understand cloud-based platforms, cybersecurity, global HR systems and analytics, HR leaders and analysts say.
Encourage good mental health at work by keeping employees' hours under control and offering support before workers show signs of wellness problems, writes Mary McGuire. Also important are anti-bullying policies and emphasizing the importance of good nutrition and exercise.
