In this week's HR news round-up: In 2023 engagement levels dipped dramatically; US Bank issues a RTO mandate; most workers witness incivility at work, plus … Read more
Remote workers more likely to get laid off; server sacked over $10,000 tip
In this week's round-up of the top HR news stories: data shows remote workers 'are' the most likely to get laid off; how one worker was 'sacked' over a … Read more
Gig worker strike hits Valentine’s Day reunions; Dept of Veterans affairs defends HR pay
In this week's HR news round-up, striking hail-ride workers spoil Valentine's meet-ups; HR pay gets special treatment at The Department of Veterans … Read more
Get ready – it’s Superbowl ‘sickie’ time (as layoff ‘anxiety’ also grips Americans)
In this week's roundup of HR news - employers are urged to brace themselves for more than 16 million 'Superbowl Sickies' next Monday - plus lots more: Read more
A WARNing – What you don’t know ‘can’ hurt you
If you’re reducing headcount this year, what you don’t know about the federal WARN Act really can hurt you, says Sarah Rodehorst Read more
2024 strikes predicted to be less disruptive; but layoffs and unionization continue
As 2024 kicks off in full, unionization and job cuts continue - but the outlook is deemed not to be so bad when it comes to the potential for disruptive … Read more
Job Hunting Sourcing Tips for Recruiters Looking for Work
Recruiters should prospect the hidden job market by smartly soliciting referrals and targeting companies in growth mode. Read more
LinkedIn Slashes 3% of Workforce
The company announced that it is eliminating 668 employees, its second round of mass layoffs this year. Read more
Walmart expands virtual health benefits; Washington Post offers buyouts to cut headcount
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
‘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