January 23rd was Maternal Health Awareness Day - but if it passed you by, the message is the same: getting thinking about how you can support employee … Read more
Employers say Bah Humbug! this Christmas; Amazon staff say they want wages not trinkets
In our final news round-up before Christmas: companies are showing their Scrooge side; Amazon workers respond to financial help 'insult'; but Verizon staff … Read more
How convertible PTO helps HR teams meet demand for flexibility
Employees want greater flexibility, and convertible PTO gives them this by allowing them to convert unused holiday into other perks - like pension … Read more
‘Tis the season to rethink charitable giving as a workplace benefit
With the festive season in full swing, now could be the time to re-evaluate your charitable giving strategy, suggests Tayo Ogunnaike: Read more
What can HR teams learn from employee demand for fertility benefits?
According to Rob Whalen, at a time when greater flexibility is top of mind for employees, HR teams need to be more creative and holistic about the ways … Read more
Starbucks to raise wages by 3%; women’s representation in federal roles needs to improve
In this week's HR news round-up: Starbucks offer staff 3% pay rise; women's representation in federal jobs needs to improve; calls come for HR to develop … Read more
As Covid-19 cases rise hourly worker experience must be top-of-mind
As Covid-19 start ramping up again, Traci Chernoff says it's even more important HR professionals improve the employee experience of hourly workers: Read more
Toyota gives US workers surprise pay rise; Walmart extends doula benefit nationwide
In this week's HR news round-up: Toyota takes what is widely seen as a preemptive move to ward against unionization; Walmart extends doula benefit … Read more
Staff don’t think AI will erase their jobs (but CEOs do); misclassified staff win $208k
In our news round-up this week: CEOs and employees have very different views about AI reducing headcount; auto workers and Walgreens staff continue … Read more
Why HR should be talking about ‘conversational AI’
Conversational AI is the branch of AI that HR folk really need to start talking about, argues Serkan Ibrahim: Read more