Why is it that unions continue to decline – despite having some of the most favorable conditions right now to thrive? Raghav Singh investigates: Read more
Amtrak recognized for diversity; Amazon ranked best workplace for career development
This week two big American companies are recognized for their HR initiatives Read more
The job ad that was too much of a ‘hit’; IT workers refuse to implement staff monitoring
In this week's HR news round-up, a spoof job ad could land one respondent in very hot water; plus why IT staff aren't playing ball with staff monitoring requests Read more
Boeing staffer wins 747 (million dollars); firms accused of hiring just to hit DEI targets
This week's round-up of HR news that caught our eye includes the incredible story of one lucky Boeing employee. Plus: Why US office occupancy rates are way … Read more
Google issues desk-share edict as Disney staff demand return to office U-turn
Google demands staff share desks… In a bid to improve its “real estate efficiency” – in other words, to spend less on office space – Google has announced … Read more
19 million threw a Super Bowl sickie; only one-in-five have a work ‘bestie’
Nearly 20 million called in sick after Super Bowl An estimated 18.8 million people called in sick this Monday morning – the day after the biggest night in … Read more
GM staff to pocket record profit share; calling veterans ‘heroes’ limits their careers
GM staff set to pocket record profit share A union-negotiated formula that requires General Motors to give a profit share to workers at a rate of $1,000 … Read more
Job hunters seek pro-LGBTQ firms; Georgia sued for transgender discrimination
Job seekers more likely to join pro-LGBTQ organizations… Americans say they are more likely to join companies that are publicly pro-LGBTQ, according to a … Read more
Musk creating at-work sleeping areas; Apple accused of ‘psychological warfare’
Musk reportedly installing bedrooms in Twitter HQ Controversial Twitter owner, Elon Musk, has reportedly converted office space into bedrooms, to enable … Read more
Amazon shows off newest delivery drone; South Dakota bans staff using TikTok on federal de…
Amazon shows off urban ‘driverless’ delivery drone The spectre of technology killing off jobs came a little bit closer this week, as Amazon showed off its … Read more