Beyond a Holiday Treat—Walmart Expands Worker Discount Year-Round
Improving on a previously limited benefit, Walmart expands its worker discount to a wider range of groceries, now available all year round. ...
Final Termination Notices for 600 CDC Employees Expected This Week
The CDC is expected to complete 600 employee terminations after a court ruling initially blocked some of the cuts from unfolding. ...
CSL Layoffs Set to Shake up 15% of Its Global Workforce
CSL has announced layoffs at its organization along with plans to spin off its vaccine wing, CSL Seqirus, into a separate entity by June. ...
Duolingo CEO Defends Its AI-First Strategy Against Backlash Once More
Duolingo’s AI-first strategy drew considerable backlash, but the CEO states that his lack of context and clarifications was to blame. ...
The Sobering Truth: 95% of AI Pilots Fail to Deliver on Promises
A new report from MIT’s NADA suggests that 95% of AI pilots fail, with only 5% resulting in rapid revenue acceleration. ...
Workers Are “Job Hugging” to Keep the Fears of Unemployment At Bay
Workers are “job hugging” over job hopping, but the trend is a result of fear rather than active engagement at work. ...
Are Companies Merely Reframing DEI Policies to Keep up with the Times?
The S&P 100’s DEI shift is apparent in their disclosures, however, companies may be reframing DEI without abandoning it. ...
A Rocky Landing—Qantas Fined AU$90 Million for Illegal Pandemic Layoffs
Qantas has been fined heavily for the “illegal” layoffs conducted during the pandemic, when 1,800 workers were fired in exchange for outsourced labor. ...
Air Canada Strike Escalates as Workers Defy Return-to-Work Mandate
Air Canada union workers continued to strike over the weekend, defying a government-backed labor board’s order to return to work. ...
From Colleagues to Community: Workplace Friendships Offer Many Benefits
Workplace friendships offer benefits to both employers and employees, but it appears these bonds are declining in 2025. ...
Get Comfortable, Get Confident—Learn How to Say “No” at Work When Required
Knowing how to say “no” at work is an essential skill when it comes to setting boundaries and looking out for your own well-being. ...
China Youth Unemployment Crisis Is Leading Many to “Pretend” to Work
Due to issues of unemployment, the youth in China are paying to attend fake workspaces where they can pretend to be employed. ...
Stepping Beyond Silos: How Merging HR and IT Can Redefine The Workforce
Organizations are slowly merging HR and IT departments to create a unified approach to the workforce and the technology that powers it. ...
Oracle Layoffs Reshape Its OCI Teams as AI Investments Ramp Up
Reports of Oracle layoffs indicate cloud business units in the US and India have primarily been affected, with reports emerging from Canada as well. ...
More Than Just a Bad Day: The Growing Crisis of Workplace Violence
Incidents of workplace violence are growing in number, making it critical for HR to address employee safety and well-being at once. ...
Peloton Layoffs to Come for 6% of Its Staff Amidst a Shift in Business Strategy
The Peloton layoffs are a part of the company’s cost-cutting strategy to bring down operating costs and prepare for the pursuit of a new business model. ...
