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 […]
NLRB’s decision on a civility policy enforced at Starbucks has concluded that the coffee chain was found to be in violation of labor laws. Time and again, we keep getting drawn into reports of Starbucks clashing with workers and creating a restrictive work environment, especially in association with unionization efforts […]
Being a good mentor is not easy because no one really teaches you how to teach someone. There are many different ways to approach mentorship and every individual seeking a mentor requires something different. Despite the differences, there are some general considerations that all mentors could benefit from, mentorship best […]
Pharmacy staff at two CVS retail stores in Rhode Island voted to join a new national pharmacy union on Friday. The CVS pharmacies unionize signals a growing momentum in a movement to help thousands of U.S. workers to address what they allege are unsafe working conditions. CVS Pharmacy workers wants union at locations […]
The “Big Stay” phenomenon has quickly replaced the Great Resignation and employees are choosing stability over job hopping once more. The workforce stability trends are a good sign and low attrition rates in 2024 have made more than one employer happy, but these numbers may not be as permanent as […]
The importance of higher education is repeatedly stressed in school but the value of a college degree is on the decline for some. According to a study by the Pew Research Center, four in ten Americans do not believe there’s a need for a college degree for a well-paying job. […]
Wondering how to discuss promotions without overpromising while still embracing an optimistic tone? You might want to normalize having regular workplace promotion conversations and establish a step-by-step promotion path so you can be on the same page as your employees. Talking to employees about promotions can be a very awkward […]
The DOL’s AI principles are an interesting start to embracing AI in the workplace correctly. Earlier this month, the Department of Labor released a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers” that set forth guidelines on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence while ensuring that no one is […]
Getting set to tackle the indiscriminate use of AI, Colorado’s AI discrimination law is a landmark moment in the work being done in favor of AI regulations. The use of artificial intelligence has brought major changes into the work setting and while not all of them are bad, they are […]
Despite the wins leading up to the UAW Mercedes vote, unionization efforts have fallen apart at the Mercedes plant in Alabama. The UAW Mercedes rejection was solidified recently as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced the results of the elections held last week, stating that 56 percent of the […]
Any leader who believes in a gentle, supportive approach to management must pause to ask themselves, “What is positive leadership?” Effective leaders today must cultivate an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and inspired to excel. This is where the concept of positive leadership comes into play–a transformative approach that […]
If there’s one thing we know about employee-centric investments, it’s that you can never go wrong with a good competency development plan. Empowering employees to develop and hone their skills is not just a nice-to-have, but a strategic imperative for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. At the […]
