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Allegations of unsafe working conditions at Amazon come to a head with Senate probe, strike threat
“Our employees’ safety is and always will be our top priority,” an Amazon spokesperson said Monday.
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 16, 2024 -
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This week in 5 numbers: RTO driven by office leases
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the percentage of workers who say diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives matter to them personally.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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TrendlineA deep dive into the future of work
With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.
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1 in 3 companies are enforcing RTO due to office leases, report finds
As lease agreements come up for renewal, though, some leaders may reconsider how their work arrangements fit with their space needs.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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Employers still struggle to achieve ‘healthy balance’ with in-office requirements, WTW says
Despite a “gentler approach” to on-site work, “a lack of clear structure around designated office days will hinder progress towards improved team collaboration,” a WTW senior director said.
By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ScottMaddenDon’t just manage change—develop leaders who enable it
By empowering employees with the trust, skills, and mindset to thrive in a dynamic environment, leaders enable change by fostering a culture of readiness and resilience.
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Health insurers remove executive bios, images from websites after UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
UnitedHealth, Elevance and some BCBS plans have deleted senior leadership pages from their corporate sites, while Centene and CVS scrubbed images of their executives online.
By Rebecca Pifer • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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SHRM challenges New Jersey’s ‘right to disconnect’ bill
A “one-size-fits-all” workplace policy “limits the autonomy” of employers and HR pros, SHRM and Garden State Council-SHRM said.
By Ginger Christ • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Effective L&D strategies focus on the future rather than now, advisory firm says
L&D will be critical to provide career development opportunities, avoid skills gaps and boost performance, McLean & Co. said.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Survey: Employee volunteerism on the upswing ahead of GivingTuesday
The trend signals a slight reversal after years of decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals.
By Ryan Golden • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Musk, Ramaswamy suggest federal RTO to spur ‘voluntary terminations’
The billionaires tapped by President-elect Donald Trump characterized remote work as a “Covid-era privilege.”
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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GLP-1 drug coverage for obesity making inroads with large employers: Mercer
In 2024, coverage for obesity drugs increased to 44% among employers with 500 or more workers, compared to 41% last year, a new survey found.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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HR hurricane preparedness: Focusing on safety at work — and at home
The leadership team at Limbach contacts every employee before and after a storm to make sure they are safe, the company’s people leader said.
By Ginger Christ • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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NLRB: Grindr retaliated against unionizing workers by forcing a return to office
Grindr announced the RTO plan in early August 2023, shortly after workers publicly announced plans to unionize, the complaint alleged.
By Ginger Christ • Updated Nov. 14, 2024 -
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5 stories on what HR can expect from another Trump presidency
Employers may see a wide swath of changes as the executive branch swaps to a GOP agenda.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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3 tips for handling election emotions in the workplace
Managers can be trained not only to handle this event but other hard conversations that more commonly spring up in the workplace, one expert said.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PearsonThe learning curve: How training supports recruiting and retaining cleared talent
By emphasizing learning and development (L&D) opportunities, recruiters and talent acquisition teams can recruit qualified candidates and retain valuable employees.
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BLS jobs reportDespite only 12K jobs gained, economists remain optimistic about ‘soft landing’
Hurricanes Helene and Milton affected “potentially tens of thousands of jobs,” one Indeed economist said, while workers in another 44,000 roles were on strike during the month.
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Workplace incivility on the rise as the election approaches, SHRM researchers find
Incivility spiked 27% from Q2 to Q3, researchers found, with nearly half of workers naming political viewpoint differences as a key contributor.
By Emilie Shumway • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Assess character alongside competency for hiring and promoting, MIT Sloan report says
Evaluating character can lead to greater returns, more effective leadership, greater psychological safety and better engagement, the report noted.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Retailers stock up on staff for holiday surge
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how retailers plan to meet labor demands this holiday season.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Q&ATop Ramen manufacturer’s new CHRO wants to enrich company culture
Karen Robinson hopes to keep a local flavor in the culture at each of Nissin Foods’ U.S. sites.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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DOL guidelines for workplace AI center on employee needs, job quality
The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.
By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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MailbagHow should we handle an employee who hates HR?
The goal is to uncover the root cause of the dissatisfaction, according to McLean & Co. experts.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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This week in 5 numbers: Workers want free rein
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including the share of employees who say they want untethered work.
By Ginger Christ • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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A 6-step plan to improve the HR department’s image
McLean and Co. analysts weigh in on how HR can be recognized for the strategic function it is.
By Kate Tornone • Oct. 17, 2024
