This week the nation's largest employer announced big upgrades to its health benefits package; meanwhile, the loss-making Washington Post has begun … Read more
Walmart expands virtual health benefits; Washington Post offers buyouts to cut headcount
The ‘Great DEI Resignation’ – why are so many diversity heads calling it quits?
Why are so many chief diversity officers quitting - is it lack of support internally, or is the role too political now? Read more
HR AI tools reviewed #4: Oyster’s ‘Pearl’ AI
Can AI answer HR's questions about different international sickness rules, holiday pay or pensions contributions differences? We test Oyster's 'Pearl' to … Read more
Ex-Chipotle employee sues for discrimination; staff want bosses to stay out of woke issues
In this week's HR news round-up: claims of religious discrimination; more strike action; poor growth in new payrolls, and why staff want employers to stay … Read more
Are there downsides to promoting diversity and inclusion?
New research suggests there is a 'dark side' to promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives to employees - and HR professionals need to overcome it: Read more
Disney World staff get their perks back; hopes rise that Hollywood writers strike will end
In this week's HR new round-up: a government shutdown looms; Hollywood could soon be back making movies again, and Disney staff get their perks back: Read more
‘Quiet cutting’ – is this the new name for ‘job reassignment’?
Quiet cutting is the latest HR buzz-phrase. But it signals, say some, the return to reassigning roles rather than properly cutting them. It's a strategy … Read more
AI – it’s actually a reskilling thing
AI actually requires a massive need for HR to reskill employees rather than prepare for their imminent departure, according to new research by IBM. Read more
Retailers reveal their holiday hiring plans; Senators get new dress code
In this week's HR news round-up: Major retailers reveal their holiday hiring numbers; Senators get a new dress code and tipped minimum wages come under scrutiny: Read more
Could menopause accommodation be a specific legal requirement for employers?
Could providing menopause support become a legal responsibility - like the PUMP Act now requires firms to provide space so women to lactate? TLNT finds out: Read more