Yesterday was World Skills Day - but what is it that employers actually want from young people? And should HR be just as involved in determining what … Read more
World Skills Day: What do employers want?
Are American employers ageist still?
A bad few weeks for Joe Biden starkly reveals the presence of ageism in corporate America, claims one workplace expert. But are HR professionals also … Read more
New rules proposed to protect outdoor workers; job applicant wins dreadlocks removal case
In this week's round-up of the HR stories catching our eye: new rules aiming to making working in heat safer; dreadlocks are covered by religious … Read more
Case Study: The biggest little thing: Recognition
For Tate Hackert, co-founder of ZayZoon, recognition is a powerful and transformative force. He says more CHROs should be unlocking the benefits this … Read more
Dell staff prioritize working from home over career; Nike doubles parental leave benefits
In this week's HR news round-up: Dell employees emphatically reject WTO calls; Nike beefs up paternity benefits; workers sue Disney over relocation: Read more
At-work loneliness: Are you doing enough to curb it?
Earlier this month was Loneliness Awareness Week. And according to Anna Eliatamby, at-work loneliness is its own (and growing) epidemic, and CHROs need to … Read more
The honeymoon’s over! Why staff are now feeling disengaged a lot earlier
The honeymoon period of high engagement that new joiners show is getting shorter and shorter - down to just six months according to new research: Read more
Wells Fargo fires staff for pretending to work; SMEs yet to embrace AI
In this week's round-up of the HR news catching our eye: Wells Fargo fires staff for pretending to be working; SMEs aren't embracing AI; visa costs are … Read more
The cost of ‘workplace injustice’ revealed; Walmart promises bonuses to all hourly-staff
In this week's HR headlines round-up: The cost of 'workplace injustice' is revealed; Walmart pledges bonuses for hourly staff; Trumps promises to ban tax … Read more
Nellie Borrero: “We need courageous conversations about diversity more than ever”
She was Accenture's first ever diversity director, and 30 year's on she says that while much has been achieved, we can't afford to take our foot off the … Read more