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 […]
Shawn Fain has enjoyed great success since taking on the role of a union leader, but the UAW president is facing an investigation by a federal monitor over allegations of retaliation against other union leaders. The federal investigation into the UAW has shattered the image of a united front that […]
In a slightly dystopian turn of events, TJ Maxx, Homegoods, and Marshalls store workers are being equipped with body cameras to discourage shoplifters from targeting the store. Thankfully, not all retail workers are required to wear body cameras. Instead, the TJX companies are assigning shoplifting cameras to their “loss prevention […]
Samsung Electronics union staged its first walkout on Friday, signaling more assertiveness among workers just as South Korea’s most powerful conglomerate races to catch up in chips used in artificial intelligence (AI). The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), whose roughly 28,000 members make up over a fifth of the firm’s workforce, […]
A lawsuit has been filed against General Mills, the manufacturer of Cheerios and other well-known cereals. General Mills, is being sued by eight Black employees working at a Georgia plant who say it’s rampant with racism under the control of its white managers. (Image Credit: generalmills) In the federal lawsuit […]
The New York Post recently turned the spotlight on Gen Z’s “telephonophobia” and while we’re inclined to agree with the generation’s dislike of phone calls, we still need to explore it further. Gen Z’s fear of talking on the phone is nothing new and carries on the Millennial preference for […]
Microsoft’s tally of job cuts in 2024 is going up as the company announces plans to lay off employees from their mixed reality department. Microsoft HoloLens’ layoffs are unsurprising considering how the company has not invested too heavily in its mixed reality services over the last few years. The HoloLens […]
Yes, employees have a right to pray at work, but there’s more to it than that.
Read on to find out what you need to know about your employees’ rights regarding religious expression in the workplace.
Yes, you can use a health savings account, or HSA, for cosmetic surgery, but only in specific circumstances as outlined by your insurance and medical requirements.
For example, some cosmetic surgeries, like some types of dental work, can be covered by HSA funds. However, an elective aesthetic surgery that does not determine the quality of life may not fly with a medical insurance provider.
MANY medical expenses qualify for HSA spending or reimbursement, but the line is not always so clear regarding cosmetic procedures and treatments. So, which treatments or surgeries can you use an HSA on, and are there limitations? Let’s cover all your HSA and cosmetic procedure FAQs.
As expected, employers perceive the return-to-office trends to be a good thing while employees are resisting being forced back to their office buildings. The distinct divide between employers and employees has never been as wide as it is on the matter of returning to the physical workspace and the divide […]
Want to know how to avoid micromanaging so you can focus on the development of managerial skills instead? There are a few signs of micromanagement that you might be able to identify and address early, to ensure it does not disrupt your role as a leader. It’s true that managers […]
The U.S. Department of Labor has concluded the Caterpillar hiring discrimination lawsuit with an agreement that states the manufacturing company will pay $800,000 in back wages and interest to affected job applicants. Caterpillar’s racial discrimination case was centered around a facility in Decatur, Illinois where a routine review had found […]
Managers may be playing an important role in employee experience, but while managers have a significant impact on the employee experience, they hardly receive any feedback on their own performance. This is as per a survey by Gallup. Very few employees have been able to provide feedback on their manager. As […]
Kroger’s 2023 financial report recently revealed that the Kroger CEO took a pay cut with a compensation package that was 18 percent less than in 2022. Rodney McMullen, Chairman and CEO of the company since 2014, took a pay cut to match the decline in operating profits and identical sales […]
Indeed Inc. is planning to layoff about 1,000 employees on Monday, or roughly 8% of its workforce. This is Indeed, the job-search website’s second layoff in two years as it seeks to simplify its business in a cooling labor market. The cuts come after Indeed slashed 2,200 positions last year […]
