Employee videoing herself getting fired goes viral – and forces CEO to say sorry A TikTok posting by Brittany Pietsch, filming herself getting fired from … 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
Video games company agrees to let staff guide use of AI; Hasbro cuts 20% of its workforce
In our round-up of HR news this week - not even Christmas can save employees at Hasbro; video game staff will decide how AI is implemented; Microsoft says … Read more
Aramark scores perfect 100 score for LGBTQ+ initiatives; Spotify slashes 17% of staff
In this week's round-up of the HR stories making the news: Aramark scores a perfect 100 for equality; Spotify slashes headcount, while the states with the … Read more
Sports Illustrated accused of publishing AI-written articles; Walmart farewell goes viral
Sports Illustrated has been chided by its union for reportedly publishing articles written by AI. Also in the news: a rise in employee volunteering plus a … Read more
400 Macy’s workers to go on strike; 60% of Americans live pay-check to pay-check
In this week's round-up of the top HR stories: employee strikes; financial worries; back-wages recovered, and the all of the drama in a sensational week at … Read more
The union debacle
The decline of the unions is a paradox, but with many still mired by current and past cases of corruption, what doesn't help is their image problem, says … 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
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