1 in 5 Japanese Workers Use Resignation Agencies to Quit Jobs
The most common cited reason for using resignation agencies, at 40.7% was that companies outright refused to let employees quit. ...
Does JP Morgan’s 5-Day Office Mandate Mark the End to Remote Work?
The memo regarding the full-time office rule at JP Morgan was met with resistance, however, the company remains committed to bringing workers into the office full-time. ...
These 10 Work-from-Home Tips Should Help You Master Remote Work
It’s time to put your best foot forward even in a remote work setup with these 10 work-from-home tips that prioritize your productivity. ...
McDonald’s DEI Changes Continue the Trend that Began in 2024
McDonald’s has announced DEI changes in its business model but remains committed to safeguarding inclusivity across the organization. ...
Has the Port Workers’ Labor Strike in the U.S. Been Resolved?
The issues behind the looming threat of the port workers’ labor strike have been resolved with a tentative agreement now awaiting ratification. ...
21 U.S. States Are Raising the Minimum Wage in 2025—Here’s What We Know
Reports indicate that 21 states have raised the minimum wages in January 2025, and the change is expected to help over 9 million workers. ...
CFPB Sues Walmart, Branch Messenger Over Illegal Deposit Accounts
CFPB sues Walmart and Branch Messenger over allegations of opening up deposit accounts for workers without their authorization. ...
Starbucks’ Five-Day Worker Strike Expands to More Cities
The Starbucks strike has expanded across 12 cities, affecting 300 U.S. stores with over 60 of them reporting temporary store closure. ...
Amazon and OSHA Reach a Settlement Weeks Before Scheduled Trails
The Amazon-OSHA settlement will result in a $145,000 penalty with Amazon expected to adopt “corporate-wide ergonomic measures.” ...
Salesforce Is Hiring for Its AI Team—2,000 New Jobs on Offer
Salesforce’s hiring for its AI team stems from a need for salespeople for the company’s digital AI agent platform, Agentforce. ...
Walmart Employees Don Body Cameras at Select Stores
Walmart employees are wearing body cameras for a new pilot program exploring in-store security measures against theft and violence. ...
Starbucks’ Parental Leave Policy Doubles the Paid Leave for New Parents
Starbucks’ parental leave policy is expanding to provide new birth parents who work 20-hour weeks with 18 weeks of paid leave. ...
Amazon Union Workers Threaten to Strike as Negotiations Stall
Amazon Teamsters union members have voted to authorize a union strike against the company for failing to begin contract negotiations. ...
Employers with RTO Mandates Are Losing Skilled Employees
The link between RTO mandates and the loss of employees is growing more evident as workers continue to look for hybrid and remote work. ...
Changes to Netflix’s Landmark Parental Leave Policy Have Been Spotted
Netflix’s parental leave policy is changing slowly, although the company has not explicitly stated that it is pulling back the benefit entirely. ...
What are the Top 10 U.S. Cities with Shrinking Household Incomes?
A study, based on the data from the Census Bureau from 2022 to 2023, found that Marysville was among the top cities with shrinking median household incomes. ...
