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
Employers say Bah Humbug! this Christmas; Amazon staff say they want wages not trinkets
In our final news round-up before Christmas: companies are showing their Scrooge side; Amazon workers respond to financial help 'insult'; but Verizon staff … 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
‘Tis the season to rethink charitable giving as a workplace benefit
With the festive season in full swing, now could be the time to re-evaluate your charitable giving strategy, suggests Tayo Ogunnaike: 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
The Big Green Elephant On the Call: Salary and How To Discuss It
Welcome back to the fourth and final part of a four-part series, where I provide sourcers with strategies to navigate candid conversations about company … Read more
Apple in $25 million settlement with US Department of Justice over hiring irregularities
In this week's round-up of the HR news making the headlines: Apple to pay $25 million fine for favoring hiring immigrants over US citizens, while Honda … Read more
As Covid-19 cases rise hourly worker experience must be top-of-mind
As Covid-19 start ramping up again, Traci Chernoff says it's even more important HR professionals improve the employee experience of hourly workers: 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