Management Matters—How to Avoid Micromanaging at Work
Anyone can fall prey to micromanagement tendencies but managers need to trust that employees understand their role. Creating space for employees to do their jobs is an es...
Discrimination at Decatur—Caterpillar Hiring Case Settled
The Caterpillar-DOL racial case has resulted in a $800K settlement after the manufacturing company was accused of racial discrimination against black workers who had appl...
Kroger’s CEO Takes a Pay Cut—Salary Falls to $15.7 Million
CEO Rodney McMullen was left with a pay cut after his bonus fell from $4.1 million USD in 2022 to $673,000 in 2023. The company’s annual performance incentive arrived b...
NLRB’s Civility Policy Decision Stumps Starbucks
Starbucks’ civility policy led to an employee being fired for “yelling” but the policy was found to be overly broad. The case concluded that the employee was fired ...
The Secret to Being a Good Mentor Lies in the Intent to Help
Learning how to mentor correctly can feel like quite a task but there are many ways to work with the mentee to discover what wisdom you have to impart and what works best...
The Big Stay Phenomenon Prompts Low Attrition Rates in 2024
Post-Great Resignation trends appear in favor of setting roots at one job in lieu of job hopping. It’s unclear how long the trend will last but employers need to ac...
Americans Foresee a Decline in the Value of a College Degree
The public opinion on college degrees has shifted as four in ten Americans do not believe they need a college degree for a well-paying job. These degrees may be useful bu...
Top-Tier Transparency—How to Discuss Promotions at Work
Talking to employees about promotions can feel overwhelming but it is not a conversation you should ignore. Be honest and transparent about your decision and create a cul...
The DOL’s AI Principles Suggest Involving Workers in AI Plans
The Labor Department’s AI advice is insightful, prompting employers to think about how they can be transparent in the use of AI while also being considerate of their wo...
Colorado’s AI Discrimination Law Leads the Way Towards Regulation
Colorado’s AI regulations go into effect on Feb 1, 2026, and they aim to promote transparency in the use of any decision-making AI services, bringing attention to a...
UAW Mercedes Vote Goes Awry—Workers Vote Against Unionization
The Mercedes Alabama union vote results denied unionization efforts with a 56 percent majority. The UAW will now have to reorganize efforts and plan for its next step bef...
Tesla Layoff News Confuses as Teams Are Let Go Even as Investments Grow
The number of employees affected by the Tesla layoffs in 2024 is on the rise as the company slices off 10 percent of its workforce. Tesla’s charging network investm...
Revive Your Reputation—Avoid These Common Hiring Mistakes
If you find your hiring systems are not giving you the results you’re looking for, you might want to consider internal promotions and assess whether you’re making the...
Consider a Garden Leave Policy as a Replacement for Your Noncompetes
There are many benefits to garden leave policies such as protection of data and retention of client relations, but they do come with an expensive price tag. ...
Putting Your Best Foot Forward—Understanding Phone Screen Interviews
A phone interview screening is conducted with the intention of clearing up some essential details before you are considered for a particular role. These brief conversatio...
Nike Layoffs Announcement to Affect 740 Employees by June 28
In February, Nike announced its layoff strategy to eliminate 2 percent of its workforce in order to aid towards their goals of generating $2 million USD in savings over t...
