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UK state pension age shifts will change how millennials plan retirement

Compensation - August 29, 2025

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...

New Zealand’s Work-Life Balance Presents a Teachable Moment for Us All

New Zealand’s work-life balance sets the standard, showcasing how it is still possible to prioritize employees in the modern world. ...

Managers Beware—AI-Written Emails Might Erode Employee Trust

Featured - August 25, 2025

Manager emails that rely heavily on AI could erode employee trust, particularly in messages where authenticity is expected. ...

Shadow AI Is on the Rise—Here’s Why You Need to Prepare Your Organization

Featured - August 23, 2025

Shadow AI usage is on the rise, with many employees turning public chatbots into personal workplace assistants. ...

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. ...

Workers Are “Job Hugging” to Keep the Fears of Unemployment At Bay

Featured - August 19, 2025

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. ...

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. ...

Are We About to Witness a Spike in Gen Z Dropouts Exploring Entrepreneurship?

Featured - August 08, 2025

We may soon see more Gen Z dropouts turn side hustles into businesses of their own, considering the declining lack of faith in college degrees. ...

AT&T’s Full-Time RTO Policy and Stance on Workplace Loyalty Stuns Employees

AT&T’s full-time RTO policy was already being met with resistance, but the CEO’s message of a market-based culture has disappointed workers. ...

The 996 Culture Debate: Are 72-Hour Workweeks The Future?

Drawing from China’s outlawed “996 culture,” Silicon Valley startups debate switching to 12-hour workdays, six days a week. ...

Standard Chartered’s Hybrid Work Policy Promotes Individual Responsibility

Standard Chartered’s hybrid work policy sets the financial institution apart from competitors who are turning to RTO policies with vigor. ...

What to do when candidate only wants remote work?

Employee Benefits - August 03, 2025

HR expert Jane Harper addresses a rising trend of candidates accepting onsite jobs, then demanding remote work. Learn how to handle it with clarity. ...

Intel layoffs in 2025: A cultural overhaul or a risky reset?

Employee Benefits - July 25, 2025

Unlike previous Intel layoffs, which offered severance or buyouts, the 2025 job cuts provide no such safety net. ...