In this week's HR news: US workers in Tennessee are set to join the United Auto Workers Union; Dell tells staff that if they want to stay working remote, … Read more
Easier unionization rule blocked; enforced DEI training ‘violates religious freedoms’
In this week's round-up of HR news catching our eye: NLRB rule making it easier to unionize is blocked; enforced DEI training could violate religious … 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
Walmart managers get bumper 9.4% pay rise; eBay slashes 9% of its workforce
Walmart workers managers to get bumper pay rises America’s largest private employer, Walmart, has announced it will be offering its managers pay rises of … Read more
Employee who filmed herself getting fired prompts CEO apology; pay rises limited this year
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