A majority of surveyed U.S. employees — 62% — lack high-quality work schedules, which can lead to decreased productivity and higher turnover, according to a June 10 report from Gallup. The organization defined “high-quality” as having three attributes: Predictability: The employee ...

Dive Brief: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet must face claims alleging gender and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation from a manager, a judge ruled Tuesday. The lawsuit, Leavines v. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., alleged quid pro quo sexual harassment — demands ...

Dive Brief: The former finance chief of Miami-based Real Brokerage alleges she was discriminated against based on her gender and pregnancy status, and ultimately fired to “clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor,” according to the complaint filed in ...

More than half of surveyed chief financial officers said they’re weighing changes to their defined benefit plan designs in 2025 and are considering creative plan design; respondents said they’re exploring hybrid structures and flexible arrangements such as cash balance plans, ...

More adults recommend trade school for new high school graduates than those who recommend college, according to a June 5 report from the American Staffing Association. When considering the “ideal post high school path” for today’s graduates, 33% of U.S. ...

Dive Brief: Due in part to changing workforce demographics, costs associated with workplace injuries are climbing, even while the number of injuries continues to decline, according to a June 3 report from workers’ compensation insurer Travelers. The report compared workers ...

Dive Brief: A former Costco hourly sales employee may proceed with his lawsuit alleging that the retailer violated California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act when it failed to accommodate his need to care for his wife, who had cancer, a ...

Dive Brief: A 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decision last week took issue with how Virginia carrier Garten Trucking dealt with employees seeking to form a union. A September 2022 post by Garten on an internal message board was ...

Dive Brief: A judge of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed on Monday compensation vendor Payscale’s attempt to enforce a noncompete agreement against its former director of sales because the agreement was overbroad. Per the court, the defendant in Payscale ...

Employers are increasingly focused on soft skills during the job hunt, with 60% saying soft skills are more important today than five years ago, according to a June 9 report from TestGorilla. More than 70% of employers said evaluating the ...