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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kroger, the automated warehouse near Detroit’s workers came together to vote to join the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Kroger workers vote would make it the first fulfillment center run by the grocer to unionize, the labor organization announced on May 20. (Image Credit: kroger) The 289 drivers or workers at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
