There have been innumerable discussions among HR executives about how to get a seat at the table (or just gain more influence generally).
Archives for April 28, 2024
Workplace violence costs as much as $56 billion annually, researchers estimate
No industry is free of violence, but the problem is prevalent in the service sector.
17 states sue EEOC over new employer abortion accommodation rule
A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over a new rule that requires employers to provide abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Kanye West’s Former Security Guard Sues Him for Discrimination Against Black Employees and Wrongful Termination
A new complaint claims West subjected Black employees to “less favorable treatment than their White counterparts”
How to design a volunteering program in your workplace
More workplaces are bolstering their volunteer programs, especially as employee demands grow for socially responsible employers and engagement. Nearly three in five companies surveyed by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals reported increased opportunities for group volunteering last year.
Seeking engagement and purpose, corporate employees turn to workplace volunteering
Employees increasingly find that robust workplace volunteer programs meet their desires for in-person connections, professional growth and altruistically inclined employers — career objectives that might be missing in conventional corporate atmospheres
FTC’s noncompete ban could reshape the US workplace
The Federal Trade Commission’s decision this past week to outlaw nearly all noncompete agreements is a high-stakes shift in US law that could restructure the balance of power between businesses and workers.
Rage vs wage: Bosses battle Gen Zers over workplace rights
With Gen Z soon to make up a third of our workforce, how will they balance their ideologies with the harsh reality of today’s job market? Kevin Norquay and Virginia Fallon report.
Frustrated Sephora workers say their makeup freebies and hours are drying up
Sephora employees have spoken out about a change they said has led to a lack of hours and perks.