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Why 2025’s Pharma Layoffs are hitting so hard

Workplace Culture - September 11, 2025

Pharma layoffs in 2025 have surged, with thousands facing job cuts as companies like BMS and Novartis streamline operations. ...

How to Increase PTO Participation Among Employees Afraid of Taking a Break?

Employee Benefits - September 10, 2025

Taking time off is treated as taboo, but increasing PTO participation can be very crucial to improving the health of the organization overall. ...

Klarna IPO windfall, employees cash in on $15.1 billion valuation

Compensation - September 10, 2025

Klarna’s $1.37B IPO at $40 per share unlocks significant wealth for employees, with early hires potentially gaining $600,000 to $2.5M ...

What Is Workplace Survivor Syndrome and How Can It Affect Your Employees?

Workplace Culture - September 10, 2025

Layoffs are hard on employees who are let go, but the experience of workplace survivor syndrome can be hard on those who remain. ...

How Spotify’s WFA policy boosted retention and diversity

Employee Benefits - September 07, 2025

Long before remote work was even a pandemic necessity, Spotify rewrote the rules of working with its unique “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) policy. This so-called WFA poli...

Do Employers Have to Provide Benefits to Part-Time Employees?

Employee Benefits - September 05, 2025

The rules surrounding benefits for part-time employees can be a little unclear, but understanding the legalities can help ensure compliance. ...

Big paydays await Klarna employees amid IPO

Employee Benefits - September 03, 2025

As Klarna Group IPO gears up for its NYSE listing, employees holding stock options could see significant financial gains. ...

Is unlimited PTO a scam?

Employee Benefits - September 03, 2025

Is unlimited PTO a Scam? Far from a scam, unlimited paid time off boosts talent retention for employers when clear guidelines prevent abuse. ...

Promoting Culture During RTO Transitions Is One Way to Handle Retention

Workplace Culture - September 02, 2025

Prioritizing company culture during RTO shifts can boost engagement and retention despite employee resistance to in-person work. ...

Why Gen Z Is Ditching the 9-to-5 for ‘Micro-Retirement’

Workplace Culture - September 02, 2025

Our resident HR advisor Jane Harper weighs in on the micro-retirement movement that’s taken the modern workplace by the storm. ...

The Loss of Workplace Civility Is Costing U.S. Business $2 Billion a Day

Workplace Culture - September 01, 2025

The apparent loss of workplace civility is affecting businesses in more ways than one, causing a clear dip in employee productivity. ...

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. ...

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. ...