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PepsiCo Layoffs Are on the Way as the Company Explores a Major Overhaul

Featured - December 09, 2025

The PepsiCo layoffs are part of the business strategy to cut costs and product lines for a more nimble and strategic approach in 2026. ...

ADA Insights: EEOC Clarifies Hiring Practices for Methadone Users In Recovery

Featured - December 08, 2025

The EEOC has filed a lawsuit against a company for refusing to hire a methadone user relying on it as a treatment for opioid addiction. ...

The SHRM Discrimination Lawsuit Ends with a $11.5 Million Verdict

Featured - December 08, 2025

A former employee’s discrimination lawsuit against SHRM has ended in a big win for the worker, but SHRM is hoping to appeal the verdict. ...

How 1.1 million layoffs in 2025 are rewriting employee-employer relationships

Featured - December 08, 2025

As company layoffs cross 1.1 million in 2025, employee trust collapses. Learn how HR communication can rebuild organizational trust and workplace morale. ...

Air Transat Strike in 2025 Confirmed as Pilots Stand Firm on Contract Negotiations

Featured - December 08, 2025

The Air Transat union strike in 2025 is a result of slow progress on contract negotiations between the company and ALPA, the union representing its pilots. ...

Channeling Our Energy Towards Resolving Workplace Complacency

There are many dangers to workplace complacency that need to be addressed for an organization to perform at its best. ...

Revisiting 2026 State AI Laws That Aim to Regulate AI in Employment

Featured - December 06, 2025

Let’s break down US state AI laws that will take effect in 2026, designed to ensure that employees are protected from AI-based discrimination. ...

Compliance Considerations: California’s Updated Employment Laws for 2026

Featured - December 05, 2025

California’s list of new employment laws goes into effect in 2026, and they provide key changes for employers and HR teams to review. ...

Do Meta’s Metaverse Budget Cuts Signal Incoming Layoffs?

Featured - December 05, 2025

Meta has announced budget cuts to its metaverse plans for 2026, expecting to eliminate 30% of its operating costs with regard to the Reality Labs unit. ...

Starbucks To Pay $35M Settlement to NYC Workers Over Fair Workweek Law Violations

Featured - December 04, 2025

The Starbucks settlement comes as a result of alleged violations of NY Fair Workweek laws, which govern matters of scheduling and fair pay. ...

How do you retain employees who are only here for the paycheck?

Q & A with Jane - December 04, 2025

Today’s workplace is being reshaped by an unusual trend. Many employees are no longer aiming for awards, promotions or applause. They are working just enough to meet ex...

AT&T Ends Its DEI Programs In Compliance with FCC Regulations

Featured - December 03, 2025

AT&T ends its DEI programs, joining a list of its competitors in submitting to FCC regulations in order to seek approval for a major transaction. ...

What Makes a Good Workplace Great? 8 Qualities for Your Business to Consider

What makes a great workplace? Understanding the characteristics of a good employer is a key aspect of attracting talent and boosting retention. ...

4,000 Jobs Are Put on the Line as Omnicom’s Post-Merger Layoffs Take Shape

Featured - December 03, 2025

The Omnicom layoffs are a result of the company’s acquisition of IPG, and the company is looking to retain the most qualified talent as others are let go. ...

Bridging the Gap: Why Women Lack Confidence in Their Retirement Plans

Less than 1 in 5 women report confidence in their retirement plans and the ability to stay financially secure in their later years. ...

The Starbucks Baristas Strike Continues Into the Peak Holiday Season

Featured - December 02, 2025

The Starbucks baristas’ strike shows no signs of halting as the union remains determined to organize the biggest protest in the company’s history. ...