Salesforce Cuts 4,000 Support Roles as AI Agents Rise Through the Ranks
As Salesforce cuts 4000 roles to create room for AI agents, the company has not given up on its human workforce entirely. ...
Nestlé CEO’s Inappropriate Relationship and Power Breach
Beyond today’s headlines reading Nestlé CEO inappropriate relationship or Nestlé CEO dismissed over affair is a hint at an imbalance that goes beyond personal indiscr...
Holding Layoffs at Bay, Avaya Offers Voluntary Exit Packages to All Employees
Avaya’s decision to offer voluntary exit packages to all its employees is certainly interesting, but is it better than targeted layoffs? ...
Is it illegal to work on Labor Day?
Learn whether most people get off on Labor Day, if you can be forced to work, and what your rights are when it comes to working on this holiday. ...
AI in hiring calls for ethical, transparency and trustworthy processes
The rapid rise of AI in hiring comes with several setbacks. More than half of these companies voiced concerns that AI might screen out well-qualified candidates. ...
The Loss of Workplace Civility Is Costing U.S. Business $2 Billion a Day
The apparent loss of workplace civility is affecting businesses in more ways than one, causing a clear dip in employee productivity. ...
Do Employers Have to Offer Holiday Pay on Labor Day?
Is Labor Day a paid holiday? A guide on whether employers must offer holiday pay on Labor Day under the US law, including FSLA requirements, state variations like premium...
What China’s Social Security Overhaul Means for Employers and HR
The overhaul of regulations surrounding China’s social security system has sparked backlash from both employers and employees. ...
Presenting the HR Perspective: Are “Bare Minimum Mondays” a Good Idea?
The “bare minimum Mondays” trend encourages employees to start their week slowly, taking stock of all the work that lies ahead. ...
Jane’s take on handling a smelly coworker
When a smelly coworker makes office life unbearable, don’t try to play deodorant detective yourself. ...
Here’s What HR Needs to Know About the Proposed H-1B Rule Changes
The H-1B rule changes will mean a dissolution of the lottery-based system in exchange for a more involved approach to visa approval. ...
Jane Harper’s advice for beating imposter syndrome in HR
In this Q&A, Jane Harper tackles Imposter Syndrome and how to push past it. Send in your HR queries with the subject line ‘Ask JANE HARPER’. ...
Bringing Burnout Down with the Netherlands’ Four-Day Workweek
The Netherlands’ success with a four-day workweek is a glowing example of how shorter working hours can help an entire population thrive. ...
Why Gen Z is swapping work from home for watercooler chats
A survey of 8,000 workers by Bupa found that 38% of Gen Z employees feel socially isolated as a direct consequence of work from home. ...
UK state pension age shifts will change how millennials plan retirement
Planning for retirement in the UK? The state pension age could move up to 70. With state pension age changes on the horizon, knowing when you’ll qualify for benefits is...
Turnaround Troubles: Nike Layoffs Come for 1% of Its Corporate Workers
Cut-throat competition and a wavering business model have led Nike to announce layoffs among its corporate staff. What does this mean for HR? ...
