There comes a point in every organization’s growth, where it has to reflect on the chaotic jobs it provides and consider the benefit of creating new roles to reorganize resources. When an organization grows from a start-up or small business to one that’s larger and more diversified, it begins to […]
Investing in the well-being of employees is the most efficient way to build a lasting relationship with them, and a good example of this is the new Bath & Body Works education benefits for its associates. Titled the “Investing in You Program,” Bath & Body Works announced a tuition program […]
We’re now getting a closer look at how artificial intelligence is permeating into the workplace setting with news of Target’s generative AI endeavors to support store workers. Target’s AI chatbot, the Store Companion, is scheduled to benefit thousands of the company’s workers, arriving across 2,000 stores in the region by […]
On June 18, the EEOC released a harassment prevention guide for the construction industry to follow, bringing attention to the unrest rampant among workers in the field. The EEOC contractor guidelines titled Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment in the Construction Industry include recommendations to combat systemic harassment and the undesirable […]
The discussion of Gen X’s retirement struggles has reached a breaking point as many claim it will take a “miracle” for them to ever retire. Despite being touted as the golden years of their life, the future looks anything but glorious for the Gen Xers who will soon be reaching […]
People management is a critical consideration for any organization, and although effective people managers are not easy to come by, they offer up a new standard of support wherever they go. A showcase of people management skills and strategies is expected from every manager but few are trained in the […]
As we debate the benefits of switching to a three-day or four-day workweek, Greece is adopting a six-day workweek to deal with the economic pressure that has been mounting in the country. Greece’s new workweek policy will allow employees to work six days a week with flexible working hours, opening […]
Amazon Labor Union members have voted to join the Teamster union with a resounding 98.3 percent vote in favor of the move. Amazon’s public image has been put through the grinder after its recent $5.9 million USD fine over unspecified workplace productivity quotas in addition to existing concerns about the […]
Workplace etiquette rules are constantly evolving and it’s harder than ever to keep up with what is and isn’t allowed within a workplace. Office behavior norms keep evolving as popular trends come and go, and these norms dictate what is preferred within a particular organization. Unfortunately, there are no daily […]
California recently fined Amazon for labor law violations at two warehouses, one in Redlands and another in Moreno Valley. Amazon was fined $5.9 million USD in total after the Labor Commissioner’s Office determined that the company was violating California’s warehouse quota laws. Amazon warehouses have frequently been brought up for […]
U.S. banking behemoth Wells Fargo recently fired employees for faking keyboard activity to create the illusion of working without actively being at their desks. The staff members were fired for “mouse jiggling,” which refers to the use of technology to imitate activity that keeps the computer alert by mimicking a […]
We’re squarely in the middle of Pride month and we’ve seen LGBTQ+ inclusion in business marketing campaigns take on a more downplayed approach this year. Instead of the vast, colorful, month-long advertising campaigns we’ve seen over the last few years, things have been more understated due to societal pressures and […]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the decision in favor of Starbucks on Thursday in a challenge against a labor ruling by a federal judge. This Starbucks union ruling makes it more difficult for a key federal agency to intervene when a company is accused of illegally suppressing labor organizing. <img […]
Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk getting $56 billion pay package, the electric vehicle-maker said on Thursday, Jun 13. This record-breaking salary is a big thumbs-up to Musk’s leadership and an incentive to keep his focus on his biggest source of wealth. (Image Credit: shutterstock) The Tesla shareholder approval underscores the support […]
Citi’s parental leave policy has restarted the discussion around parental leave within the workplace, establishing the standards for the kind of accommodations employees can expect. The Citi leave policy update sent out to employees states that all new parents will have 16 weeks of paid leave to care for their […]
Amidst all the chaotic workplace news we’ve witnessed recently, we see a spark of sunshine in Love’s employee education program, announced in partnership with Guild. Love’s Travel Stops is all set to help employees work on their career aspirations with a program to support part-time and full-time employees in accessing […]
