Harold Jones authors “Update on Challenges to California’s Board Diversity Statutes,” published by SHRM.
Archives for April 3, 2022
Rising Wages Are Good News for Workers but Keep Pressure on the Fed
Wages climbed at a rapid pace in the year through March and the unemployment rate dropped notably last month, signs of a hot labor market that could keep pressure on the Federal Reserve as it contemplates how much and how quickly to cool down the economy.
How Two Best Friends Beat Amazon
The company’s crackdown on a worker protest in New York backfired and led to a historic labor victory.
Google’s Ex-HR Chief Says Hybrid Work Won’t Last
Too many bosses want employees back in the office, according to Laszlo Bock.
Amazon Workers’ Union Victory Bolsters Revitalized Labor Movement
Covid-19 pandemic helps drive a rush to organize as staff shortages improve employee bargaining positions on wages and benefits
How Do Labor Unions Work?
Labor unions have a long history in the United States and across the globe. While many do not see the benefits of labor unions, for the union worker the benefits include higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions.
Amazon Workers in NYC Vote to Unionize in Historic Labor Win
Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history and handing an unexpected win to a nascent group that fueled the union drive.
Meta says employees no longer need Covid boosters to come to U.S. offices
Meta Platforms and Microsoft reopened their U.S. offices to employees this week.
How Amazon Workers in New York Became First to Unionize
Organizers’ victory in Staten Island shows how the labor effort gained momentum, but still faces hurdles
Strategies For Welcoming A Younger Workforce
Today, I believe the American workplace culture seems to change as rapidly as TikTok videos.
Getting the hybrid workplace right takes ‘radical intentionality’
We’re all questioning the value of the office. And who can blame us? We didn’t just survive remote work–we got pretty good at it, this Microsoft future of work exec says.
Helping overextended moms stay in the workforce—and thrive
After years in corporate marketing, this mom of two became a career coach, helping other women set goals at work and at home.
The Great Disconnect Between Bosses And Workers
The return to the office movement has highlighted the disconnect between executives, managers and their employees.
Amazon workers just voted to join a union — here’s what happens next
Amazon workers at a Staten Island warehouse voted to unionize, the first time that’s happened at one of the company’s U.S. facilities.
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz returns as interim leader as store workers unionize
Starbucks founder and two-time CEO Howard Schultz is coming back to the company as interim leader. His return coincides with a widespread union drive by the chain’s employees.