(The Center Square) – A bill that would require Illinois workers to be provided more protections from excessive temperatures made progress in the state’s General Assembly this week. House Bill 3762, a…
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Workers everywhere feel very bad about their job security
Just 28% of US workers strongly agreed their position was safe from being cut in ADP’s global survey of 39,000 people in 36 markets.
Hard-up workers are raiding their 401(k) in record numbers — here’s why, plus how to avoid it and preserve your savings
Beware the hidden cost of retirement account withdrawals.
Workers aren’t quitting their jobs. Here’s why that’s a problem for the labor market.
In an economy that’s hardly sustaining any payroll growth outside of the healthcare sector, and amid persistent fears of AI-induced layoffs, those with jobs are clinging to them for dear life.
More workers are taking a phased approach to retirement — and employers are starting to help
Formal phased retirement programs that offer a reduced or flexible schedule and a lighter workload have been few and far between. That’s changing.
Trump proposes new retirement accounts for workers without 401(k)s
President Trump pledges to give private-sector workers without an employer-sponsored retirement plan access to new tax-advantaged accounts similar to those for federal employees.
3 documents that decide what HR can and can’t do when ICE arrives in the workplace
ICE raids are now an HR problem.
Shoeless workplace policy is trending in some office environments
A New York City startup company has taken a new approach to the working environment.
EEOC rescinds LGBTQ-inclusive guidance on workplace harassment
Activists and Democratic politicians are outraged.
Home Depot Reshapes Workforce While Betting On AI And Sustainable Growth
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) is cutting about 800 corporate jobs as part of a broad restructuring. The company is requiring corporate staff to return to the office five days a week. Home Depot is rolling out a Material List Builder AI tool aimed at professional customers. The retailer is expanding sustainable offerings with a nationwide launch of organic seeds. For you as an investor, these moves touch both the front and back of the Home Depot story. The company is a major US home improvement…
Layoff notices sent to thousands of federal government workers
OTTAWA — Thousands of workers across the federal public service have received notices that their jobs may be cut, many of them just in the last week.
3 Reasons Younger Generations Aren’t Ready for the Workforce — and the Skills They Need To Get There
Plus, what’s some actionable advice for both Gen Z job-seekers and employers to bridge the readiness gap?
More employers are sending workers shopping for their own health coverage
A small, growing number of employers are putting health insurance decisions entirely in the hands of their workers. Instead of offering traditional insurance, they’re giving workers money to buy their own coverage in what’s known as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or ICHRAs. Advocates say this approach provides small companies that couldn’t afford insurance a chance to offer something.
The problem with forcing employees to list workplace achievements
Asking employees to compile a weekly progress report can be counterproductive for businesses.
Coffee Badging Is The New Workplace Trend Where Employees Go In To Grab A Coffee, Say Hi and Avoid A Full Day At The Office
A relatively new buzzword is making the rounds in workplaces: coffee badging. This trend is reshaping how people engage with office culture and if you’re a hybrid worker, you might be part of this movement without even realizing it. So, what exactly is coffee badging? It occurs when employees visit the office just long enough to prove their presence. After saying hello to some coworkers, getting a coffee and swiping their badge, they return home to finish work. Coffee badging gives workers the f