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Anuradha Mukherjee

Reviewing DEI Trends in 2025—Some Scale Back as Others Double Down

In 2025, attitudes towards DEI trends have shifted, with 1 in 8 businesses considering cutting their investments in existing DEI initiatives. ...

Whole Foods Workers Vote to Unionize But the “Fight Is Far from Over”

Featured - January 28, 2025

With a 57% majority Whole Foods Workers in Philadelphia have voted to unionize, becoming the first store in the chain to secure a win. ...

Target Ends Its DEI Initiatives, Other Businesses Are Likely to Follow Suit

Featured - January 27, 2025

Target has ended its DEI initiatives, concluding its three-year diversity goals and Racial Equity Action and Change (REACH) plans. ...

Job Seekers Reveal Their Biggest “Icks” When It Comes to Job Hunting

From minimal leave policies to absent-minded interviewers, job seekers share their biggest “icks” when it comes to job hunting. ...

Addressing a Coworker’s Friday Absences in a Remote Work Environment

Q & A with Jane - January 25, 2025

Ever had to struggle with handling a coworker’s frequent absences where all their work falls to you? There are a few ways to manage such situations. ...

Costco Shareholders Vote in Favor of Maintaining Its DEI Policies

Featured - January 24, 2025

Costco shareholders vote to retain DEI policies, rejecting the anti-diversity proposal made by a think tank that threatened risk to the company. ...

Cable Journalism Takes a Hit, CNN Announces Job Cuts for 2025

Featured - January 23, 2025

CNN is cutting an undisclosed number of jobs this month, with the goal of lowering costs and expanding into the digital space more actively. ...

Is Your Resume Ready? Here Are the Most In-Demand Skills for 2025

Recruitment - January 22, 2025

A new study has brought forth some of the most in-demand skills that employers could be looking for in 2025. ...

BP Layoffs Announced in Pursuit of $2 Billion in Savings

Featured - January 20, 2025

The BP layoffs are expected to affect over 5% of the company’s workforce, with the cuts mainly taking place among office workers. ...

Employee Engagement in the U.S. Hit a 10-Year Low in 2024

The U.S. employee engagement numbers have fallen lower than expected, dropping down to 31%. Such numbers were last seen back in 2014. ...

Global Pay Transparency Trends Emphasize Employer Unpreparedness

Compensation - January 18, 2025

Global data shows that only 19% of companies have pay transparency strategies in place, although many are working on changing that. ...

Taking Stock of the Pros and Cons of a Shorter Workweek

Featured - January 14, 2025

There are many pros and cons of adopting a shorter workweek but its effectiveness depends entirely on how the transition is made. ...

Does JP Morgan’s 5-Day Office Mandate Mark the End to Remote Work?

Featured - January 13, 2025

The memo regarding the full-time office rule at JP Morgan was met with resistance, however, the company remains committed to bringing workers into the office full-time. ...

PepsiCo’s People-First Revolution: A Blueprint for HR Success

Featured - January 12, 2025

PepsiCo’s HR team has found success through a multi-pronged approach that many organizations can learn from. ...

These 10 Work-from-Home Tips Should Help You Master Remote Work

It’s time to put your best foot forward even in a remote work setup with these 10 work-from-home tips that prioritize your productivity. ...

McDonald’s DEI Changes Continue the Trend that Began in 2024

Featured - January 10, 2025

McDonald’s has announced DEI changes in its business model but remains committed to safeguarding inclusivity across the organization. ...