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
Disney World staff get their perks back; hopes rise that Hollywood writers strike will end
In this week's HR new round-up: a government shutdown looms; Hollywood could soon be back making movies again, and Disney staff get their perks back: Read more
The great union paradox: Why membership should be rising…but isn’t
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