CDC Halts Telework for Disabled Workers: Implications of the Policy Shift for HR
The CDC has reportedly halted telework for disabled workers, bringing the ADA’s requirement of reasonable accommodations into question. ...
Unpacking Amazon’s Pay Raises and Updated Benefits for Workers
Amazon has promised pay raises along with an updated healthcare plan that amounts to a total $1 billion investment in its workers. ...
AT&T Eases Attendance Tracking as Discussions on Workplace Surveillance Grow
The AT&T attendance tracking system is being reined in after mounting complaints from frustrated employees and concerns about accuracy. ...
Ford Germany Job Cuts Announced: Layoffs Lead the Automotive Industry
Ford has announced job cuts in Germany, with falling EV demands pushing the company to scale down production in Cologne. ...
AI Won’t Replace Human Agents in Fortune 500 Companies: Will this Prediction Hold?
The predictions are in: AI won’t replace human agents across Fortune 500 companies. An agentless future is not on the cards. ...
Google AI Contract Workers Fired amid Disputes over Pay and Working Conditions
New reports revealed that over 200 Google AI contract workers were fired amidst disputes over pay and grueling working conditions. ...
Opendoor’s Workforce Is Bloated, Says Chairman Rabois: Are Layoffs on the Way?
Opendoor’s workforce is bloated, according to Chairman Rabois, and plans for downsizing from 1,400 to 200 employees could be on the horizon. ...
Musk’s xAI Layoffs Suggest a Shift in Favor of Specialist Roles
Elon Musk’s xAI has turned to layoffs, axing 500 jobs this weekend with the promise of continued hiring for more specialized data annotators. ...
What the FTC Noncompete Warning Means for Healthcare HR
The FTC issued warning letters on non-compete agreements to several healthcare businesses as a reminder to review their employee contracts. ...
Navigating Japan’s Disabled Employee Quota: The Future of Inclusive Hiring
Japan’s disabled employee quota is a way to promote inclusivity in hiring, but an upcoming increase in the statutory minimum rate has businesses worried. ...
After Layoffs, Novo Nordisk Announces RTO Mandate for Employees
The Nordisk RTO mandate could be a strategy to encourage attrition, but if community-building is the goal, additional policy changes are crucial. ...
Korean Investors May Hesitate to Invest in the US: What the Visa Issues Mean for Business
Korean investors may hesitate to invest in the US after a Georgia factory raid brought up visa issues that affect businesses at large. ...
The Sheen of Oracle’s Stock Gains Dulls in the Face of Recent Cloud Layoffs
Oracle’s stock gains added $244 billion to its market cap, but its employees aren’t celebrating, some of whom were recently laid off. ...
Microsoft Layoffs Announced for the Fifth Month in a Row as Employee Woes Mount
The latest round of Microsoft layoffs, now the fifth month of consecutive cuts, may be small, but employees are growing weary of the uncertainty. ...
How to Increase PTO Participation Among Employees Afraid of Taking a Break?
Taking time off is treated as taboo, but increasing PTO participation can be very crucial to improving the health of the organization overall. ...
What Is Workplace Survivor Syndrome and How Can It Affect Your Employees?
Layoffs are hard on employees who are let go, but the experience of workplace survivor syndrome can be hard on those who remain. ...
