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An Unpleasant First—Volkswagen Looks into Factory Closures

Featured - September 05, 2024

VW Germany plant closures would damage the spirit of its workers’ and sour relationships with union members who have previously been able to broker reasonable deals wit...

Hotel Workers Strike Across America—Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt Affected

Featured - September 04, 2024

Over 10,000 hotel workers set out to demand better wages, fair staffing, and reasonable workloads from their employers. They also aim to negotiate a reversal of COVID-era...

Boeing Faces a Union Strike—Another Domino Threatens to Fall

Featured - September 03, 2024

The Boeing workers strike would be a first for the company in 16 years. Workers are demanding better wages and improved job security but Boeing has not been able to offer...

Making Measured Moves: How to Handle Difficult Coworkers

Featured - September 01, 2024

Need expert strategies on handling annoying coworkers who ruin your experience and hinder your productivity? We might be able to help. ...

Got the Drive to Survive? Presenting Career Advice for Gen Z Workers

For Gen Z workers trying to settle down in their workplace, here are 10 career tips that can help build a more stable future in the workforce. ...

Fred Meyer Employees Strike Against Unfair Labor Practices

Featured - August 30, 2024

The Fred Meyer union strike is expected to extend beyond Labor Day. Over 4,500 workers are expected to be on strike across 28 stores in Portland. ...

Apple Announces Job Cuts in Its Digital Services Group

Featured - August 29, 2024

Apple services division layoffs have not been confirmed by the company but over 100 employees are rumored to have been affected. ...

Is Shorter Better? Exploring the Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Workweek

Featured - August 27, 2024

The 4-day workweek schedule can be very beneficial for organizations, but the cost of planning and implementation poses the biggest challenge to testing it out. ...

Some “Please Find Attached” Alternatives to Liven up Your Emails

Featured - August 25, 2024

Traditional email attachment phrases may offer an easy solution on how to frame your communications, but they are often outdated and don’t convey the right tone in your...

5 Steps to Managing Polarizing Workplace Conversations

Handling sensitive discussions within the workplace requires a supervisor to have a calm demeanor and a single-minded focus on de-escalation. ...

Employee Productivity Is on the Rise as Workers Put in Longer Hours

Workplace Culture - August 23, 2024

Boosting workplace productivity is the goal of every organization, but the unseen cost of productivity also needs to be kept in mind. ...

Non-compete Agreement Ban Blocked, FTC Expresses Disappointment

Featured - August 22, 2024

The FTC exceeded its authority by banning non-competes is what Judge Ada Brown had to say in her court ruling while presiding over the case. ...

Mastercard Layoffs—3% of the Workforce Will Leave by Sept 30

Featured - August 21, 2024

Despite impressive Q2 revenue results, Mastercard is moving forward with its workforce reduction plans to free up resources for other investments. ...

Sonos Layoffs Announced After Extensive Problems with Its App

Featured - August 17, 2024

Sonos’ layoffs have affected 100 employees across various departments as the company struggles with fixing their app and returning the business back to normal. ...

Round Two—Paramount Job Cuts to Affect 15% of the Workforce

Featured - August 16, 2024

As Paramount moves closer to a possible merger with Skydance Media, the company is gearing up to lay off 15 percent of its workforce. ...

Tips on Addressing Gaps in a Resume to Take Control of Your Career

Interviews - August 15, 2024

Employment gaps on resumes are not rare and they will not permanently ruin your chances of finding work again. It’s time to get more confident about marketing yourself ...