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Michael J. O'Brien

Michael J. O’Brien is former web editor with Human Resource Executive®.
Compensation

Diving into the Gender-Pay Gap

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Women continue to be paid less than men, but a recent court ruling offers hope to equal-pay proponents.
Talent Management

Communication Breakdown

Michael J. O'Brien -
We need to talk about what's going wrong with workplace communication.
Leadership

CHROs: Companies Are Unprepared to Replace Us

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Only half of CHROs believe that their companies have a "ready-now" successor to replace them.
Compensation

Saying Goodbye to Salary-History Questions

Michael J. O'Brien -
Banning salary-history questions for job candidates may be easier than employers thought.
Compensation

Men and Women Agree: Employers Must Do More

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A new survey finds workers aren't satisfied with employers' diversity and inclusion efforts.
Compliance and Policy

Court Upholds Workplace LGBTQ Protections

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Employers are now "on notice" that Title VII is being interpreted more expansively, legal expert says.
Talent Development

The Upskilling Disconnect

Michael J. O'Brien -
Upskilling employees is a trend that should be embraced by HR leaders, but a survey's findings conclude otherwise.
Compliance and Policy

OT Dispute Over Comma Settled

Michael J. O'Brien -
How much is a comma worth? In the case of a recently settled overtime-pay lawsuit, the answer is $5 million.
Compliance and Policy

Maine Bans Marijuana Discrimination

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Maine is the first in the nation to protect workers from adverse employment action based on their use of marijuana outside the workplace.
Employee Benefits

A ‘Disruption’ in Healthcare

Michael J. O'Brien -
Three major employers just announced they are partnering to create an independent company aimed at reining in healthcare costs for their employees.
Events

HRE Expands Footprint in Asia

Michael J. O'Brien -
Human Resource Executive®, producer of the HR Technology Conference, acquires HRM Asia.
Compliance and Policy

Illegal Immigration Raids Increasing

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The Trump administration is taking its tough talk on immigration directly to the workplace.
Compliance and Policy

Immigration Reform’s Effect on Employers

Michael J. O'Brien -
The Trump administration's immigration reform may soon affect more than just foreign workers.
Performance Management

Reducing Burnout in 2018

Michael J. O'Brien -
The beginning of a new year may seem like an odd time to think about employee burnout, but it may be the perfect time to start addressing it.
Employee Benefits

Top Flexing Jobs for 2018

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According to a recent study, 86 percent of job seekers believe flexible jobs would help them be less stressed. So what jobs are easily flexed?
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