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World of HR: South Korea ranks #1 for paternity leave pay, new report finds
More than two-thirds of countries offer paternity leave, which can have a positive impact on mental health for new dads.
Kristen Parisi is a senior reporter for HR Brew, specializing in workplace DE&I issues. She has been featured with other outlets including NPR, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and CNN. Kristen began her media career in public relations, and spent nearly a decade coordinating media and messaging campaigns across business, technology, and consumer clients. She is also a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and representation in media, and earned a Gracie award in 2019 for these efforts.
DEI
Inclusion leaders need to evolve as AI takes center stage
AI fluency and a seat at the table alongside AI executives will be key to ensuring humans remain at the center.
Compliance
World of HR: UK mandates bereavement leave for miscarriage and abortion
The new legislation also extends bereavement leave rights to adopted and step family members.
DEI
75% of Americans believe diverse workforces are more profitable
US adults feel increasingly positive about DEI, according to a new survey.
Compliance
World of HR: Japan eases overtime regulations for some employers
The country has struggled to address labor shortages in recent years.
DEI
Accenture agrees to $25 million settlement with Department of Justice over its diversity efforts
The consulting firm is the latest federal contractor to make a deal with the government over allegations that it violated the False Claims Act through DEI programs.
Recruitment & Retention
Salesforce announces new fellowship for US service members
The 12-week program is in coordination with the Department of Defense to help transition veterans into civilian life.
DEI
Department of Labor changes disability hiring rules for federal contractors
The government is ending a 7% representation goal and will no longer collect disabled worker data, concerning advocates.
HR Strategy
Employers can be a safe support for domestic violence survivors
HR can increase awareness, provide training, and offer survivors security, experts told HR Brew.
Compliance
World of HR: Employment tribunal in the UK overturns pay gap ruling
The court found that some pay gaps could be justified based on an organization’s recruitment and retention needs.