Is There a Difference between a Layoff and a Furlough?
Layoffs and furloughs can both occur as a result of reorganization efforts within a business but they take different forms and have slightly varied outcomes. ...
Tinkering With Teamwork Within the Workplace
There are many benefits of building teamwork so if you’re stuck with a poorly coordinated team, there are many changes you can make to help them improve. ...
So Close, Yet So Far—GMB Loses Amazon Workers’ Union Vote
The landmark union vote in Coventry, UK was lost by an agonizingly short margin of 28 votes, and GMB claims it occurred as a result of extensive union-busting efforts by ...
Tackling Technology—Social Security Account Updates Announced
Customers who created their “my Social Security” accounts before Sept. 18, 2021 are required to link their accounts to Login.gov for access to the full scope of SSA s...
Diversity Takes a Backseat as a Microsoft DEI Team Is Laid Off
The DEI team laid off at Microsoft is the latest to join the string of employees who have been let go from the organization this year. ...
Safety First—OSHA-Dollar General $12 Million Settlement Reached
Last year, OSHA added Dollar General to the “Severe Violator Enforcement Program” for its poor workplace safety, and all the accumulated infractions have now resulted...
Far From Over—NSEU Announces Indefinite Strike at Samsung
Union workers at Samsung have turned a three-day strike into an indefinite one, demanding that Samsung agree with their terms and change the conditions of work. ...
The Ins and Outs of Responding to a Resignation Letter
Formulating a reply to a resignation letter requires you to take on a sensitive approach and carefully word your acceptance of their decision. ...
Should you be Friends with Coworkers? Mapping the Pros and Cons
Socializing with coworkers is essential to maintain a healthy work environment but it is also good to establish some boundaries when you do. ...
Survey Finds New HR Professionals Make Up 46% of the Industry
A new survey suggests that almost half of the HR professionals are new to their role and C-Suite executives are unsatisfied with their ability to support the management t...
Intuit Layoffs Set to Move Forward—AI Ambitions Lead The Way
Intuit’s AI focus has prompted layoffs at the company where underperforming employees are being let go along with executives and those whose roles are being consolidate...
Didlake’s Settlement With the EEOC Results in a $1M Fine
The disability discrimination lawsuit pursued by the EEOC claimed Didlake was in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act after it failed to support deaf workers....
In Pursuit of Better Pay, Samsung Workers Strike In South Korea
The Samsung union’s demands include simple elements like better pay, improved bonus systems, and an additional day of leave annually. ...
Job Scams Surge in 2023—Employment Cons Exploit Hopeful Job Seekers
Safeguarding against job scams needs to be a top priority as scammers get more creative with their attempts to swindle people out of their money and identity. ...
Quick Tips on How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions Like a Pro
Answering behavioral and situational interview questions may appear to be challenging but they are easier to answer than you think. ...
Revitalize Your Team: Boost Workplace Inclusion to Tackle Burnout
Inclusion doesn’t matter only from the perspective of diversity—employees who feel like an active part of the organization are less likely to find themselves at their...
