CEO Joel Holland wants to hire a 'chief retirement officer'. It's a job that requires immediately retiring to do. Confused? Don't be. And what's more, he … Read more
From Boomers to Zoomers: Why we need to up-skill our next generation of leaders
America is about to be hit by a wave a greater-than-expected levels of retirement. According to Michelle Westfort, this mean CHROs need to start developing … Read more
New overtime rules rubber-stamped; workers win right to have their gender ID respected
In this week's round-up of HR news: a slew of new rules means workers will get better protections; overtime and gender recognition. Also, more than … Read more
Embryos are children ruling could hit IVF cover; jobs rise blamed on need for second jobs
In this week's HR news round-up, Alabama's 'embryos are children' ruling could see employers face larger costs to provide IVF benefits; the rise in jobs is … Read more
Employee ownership: The secret to attraction and retention?
The Great Resignation; Quiet Quitting; Quiet Firing. Whatever the buzzwords, there’s no doubt about one thing: companies are struggling to find enough … Read more
‘Tis the season to be branded ‘Scrooge’; ‘Return to office’ is Word of the Year
King County accused of being First Amendment “Scrooges” It wouldn’t be Christmas without mentioning beloved fictional character, Scrooge! And so it is that … Read more
UPS workers demand air-con in vans; ex Twitter employee found guilty of spying
UPS workers demand air-conditioned vans They’re known the world over for driving their often opened-doored vans, but UPS delivery drivers now want proper … Read more
We have 4,000 weeks on Earth: How should work fit into this?
According to British journalist, psychologist, author and productivity guru, Oliver Burkeman, our time on this planet is distinctly short – some 4,000 … Read more
Phased Retirement: Talent Gold Mine or Impossible Dream?
Thirty years ago, visionaries Barney Olmsted and Suzanne Smith published what became the bible of the movement toward more flexible ways of working: … Read more
Boomers Are Leaving and Taking Everything They Know With Them
I’m a Linkedin hound, keeping track of people’s comings and goings, and suddenly I am noticing a lot of goings. People I’ve known for 30 years are saying … Read more