Conference Board Announces CEOs Plan to Increase Wages by a Minimum of 3%
This trend of utilizing technology in education has been beneficial, providing students with more opportunities to learn and engage with the material. ...
Pharmaceutical Giant Eli Lilly Sued for Age Bias
Recent reports suggest that Eli Lilly, a prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer, has been embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory hiring practices agai...
Soundtrack to Success: The Role of Music in Enhancing Workplace Productivity
Discover the transformative power of music in the workplace. Learn how curated playlists harness the power of music to boost productivity, engagement, and create a dynami...
Will a Jury Decide if a Five-Day Workweek Was ‘Vital’ for a Costco Cashier?
On September 23, 2022, a Costco store could be seen in Monterey Park, California. A jury should decide whether the employer failed to offer an adjustment for an employee ...
Maven and Amazon Partnership to Offer Reproductive Care to More than 1 Million Employees
Through a strategic partnership with Maven Clinic, Amazon is committed to providing reproductive care and support to its employees across the globe. ...
The New Normal for Employee Raises: What to Expect in 2024
In 2023, the labor market was a wild rollercoaster ride for both employers and employees. According to a salary budget survey conducted by Payscale, more than three-fourt...
Microsoft Job Cuts 2024: A Closer Look at the Workforce Reduction News
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, Microsoft has recently announced a new round of job cuts as it enters the 2024 fiscal year. These cuts come ...
Evernote Undergoes Major Layoffs and Shifts Operations to Europe
Evernote, the popular note-taking app, recently announced significant changes to its operations, including major layoffs and a shift towards a more focused business strat...
The Age Discrimination Battle: Honeywell Settles HR Director Lawsuit
Once upon a time, in the realm of corporate giants, there was a battle brewing. A former senior HR director, Scott Baker, took on international conglomerate Honeywell Int...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: A New Era for Expectant Employees Arrived on June 27
The Working World had been abuzz with anticipation, as the date June 27, 2023, inched closer. This marks the day when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into e...
UBS Prepares to Implement Massive Credit Suisse Job Cuts
As we navigate these turbulent times, it’s crucial to remember that behind every statistic and headline, there are real people experiencing real impacts. The indust...
The Great Resignation Takes a Toll on Employee Morale
In a concerning revelation, a recent report from Gallup has unveiled that job unhappiness has hit an all-time high. The study, based on data from Gallup’s State of ...
Tech Workers Resist the Office
In a recent survey by Blind, a workplace app for anonymous feedback, a significant 64% of tech workers expressed their opposition to full-time in-office work. Notably, ev...
Breaking Up the Japanese Way
In Japan, there is a strong cultural stigma associated with quitting your job. The culture of loyalty to one’s employer is strong – and quitting can be seen as a sign...
Uber’s “Don’t Call Me Karen” Events: Tone-Deaf or Important Discussion?
Is it possible to have an open and honest conversation about race without being insensitive to people of color? ...
Playing Offensive Music in the Workplace Can Be Sexual Harassment
If you’re going to play music in the workplace, make sure it’s not so suggestive that it makes your coworkers feel sexually harassed. Otherwise, you’ll be singing t...
