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Office mandate | AstraZeneca refused to pay full bonus to US remote worker, lawsuit claims

Pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca is being sued over claims it refused to pay a worker nearly $130,000 in promised bonuses because she worked from hom...
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Senator argues for reduced working week due to advancements in AI
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Bernie Sanders | Senator argues for reduced working week due to advancements in AI

Senator Bernie Sanders this week voiced his support for a substantial reduction in the working week, suggesting that the ongoing artificial intelligence and robotics boom could pave the way for increased leisure time for American workers...
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U.S. employers outline their priorities for the year ahead
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Burnout & the war for talent | U.S. employers outline their priorities for the year ahead

Two-fifths of multinational employers believe their employees have experienced increased burnout over the past year, according to the findings of a new...
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HR manager sent penis-shaped chocolate with lewd message to co-worker
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'Eat a d***' | HR manager sent penis-shaped chocolate with lewd message to co-worker

A HR manager at a property company has been accused of sending a phallic-shaped chocolate to an employee's house as an act of racial discrimination and...
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Ex-Morgan Stanley exec says he was fired because he is white
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D&I clash | Ex-Morgan Stanley exec says he was fired because he is white

A white former Morgan Stanley & Co managing director has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired to make way for a less-qualified Black employee...
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Diversity & inclusion

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N-words and nooses among vile abuse incidents at major U.S. firm, lawsuit states
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Racial abuse | N-words and nooses among vile abuse incidents at major U.S. firm, lawsuit states

A lawsuit accuses a construction firm of fostering a hostile environment for Black workers...
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Here's how you navigate the cultural differences between overseas workers
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Global HR | Here's how you navigate the cultural differences between overseas workers

Business expansion is what founders dream of. If a company has multiple offices across the world, it usually means it is thriving. The reasons for choosing...
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Employee reward and recognition

Worker confidence drops as unease grows
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Pay and promotions | Worker confidence drops as unease grows

The recent Worker Confidence Index (WCI) reveals a growing sense of unease among American workers about their present and future job prospects, echoing the persistent economic uncertainty gripping the...
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Employee gains $400k after 'paltry' corporate recognition goes viral
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Burger King blunder | Employee gains $400k after 'paltry' corporate recognition goes viral

A Burger King employee's decades-long loyalty to the fast-food chain has sparked a crowdfunding sensation, and a debate around reward and recognition...
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HR software

Will AI be the benefit that workers hope for, or will it be a hindrance?
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Future of working | Will AI be the benefit that workers hope for, or will it be a hindrance?

The impact of AI on American workers remains a complex terrain that demands proactive adaptation...
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If AI is here to stay, what are the jobs of the future?
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ChatGPT | If AI is here to stay, what are the jobs of the future?

In the wake of the huge advancements in AI, concerns have been mounting about the impact of automation on the workforce...
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Americans are cautiously optimistic about the future of robotics in business
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Untapped potential | Americans are cautiously optimistic about the future of robotics in business

Whilst the AI revolution is a daunting prospect for some, the majority of Americans are extremely hopeful about the further integration of robotics in...
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Is AI really set to 'break' the U.S. workforce?
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Fundamental changes | Is AI really set to 'break' the U.S. workforce?

It's clear that AI is going to have a significant lasting impact on the world of work. Yet, to what extent is it actually going to change the day to...
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The use of divisive monitoring tools is booming in the US
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Necessary or immoral? | The use of divisive monitoring tools is booming in the US

From monitoring keystrokes, gaining access to webcams or being able to see a live feed of a computer screen, the rise of the employee monitoring tool is...
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Americans are terrified that AI will steal their jobs
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ChatGPT & future of work | Americans are terrified that AI will steal their jobs

The leap forward in AI technology has for months been the subject of divisive discussion among professionals...
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Learning & development

Green jobs transition leaves older and blue-collar workers behind
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ESG | Green jobs transition leaves older and blue-collar workers behind

As environmental and social governance continues to gain attention from the workforce, a swift shift to greener jobs is taking place. However, a notable number of older and blue-collar workers are being left on the sidelines, according to recent research findings...
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The benefits of AI are boundless, so why aren't US workers using it?
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Chat GPT | The benefits of AI are boundless, so why aren't US workers using it?

In the US, we’re currently in the midst of an AI boom. The visibility of artificial intelligence and automation is at an all-time high, as companies such as Google and ChatGPT release incredibly powerful publicly-available chat-bot tools...
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A huge amount of Americans are upskilling, in fear of layoffs
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Panic | A huge amount of Americans are upskilling, in fear of layoffs

The a huge amount of American workers are currently in the process of focussing their efforts on upskilling themselves, to improve their chances of being able to change jobs...
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The trends set to shape the workplace in 2023
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Gartner HR insight | The trends set to shape the workplace in 2023

The 2023 working year is now well underway. After a few days of catching up on emails and getting back up to speed, the wheels are now fully in motion, and many HR leaders will be turning their attention to the challenges that lie ahead in 2023...
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Organisational culture

Nikki Humphrey, CPO at Virgin Group
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Interview | Nikki Humphrey, CPO at Virgin Group

"Our purpose is changing business for good, that is our north star" says Nikki Humphrey, Chief People Officer at Virgin World.
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B-Corp giant shares how ESG and D&I have transformed business
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'It works' | B-Corp giant shares how ESG and D&I have transformed business

There's been much talk about the B-Corp movement in recent years. Despite a backlash in the US over the prominence environmental and social governance...
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Canada's latest move to attract foreign workers in the U.S. seems to be working
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Immigration | Canada's latest move to attract foreign workers in the U.S. seems to be working

Canada's bold move to attract skilled foreign workers in the United States is resonating powerfully with disillusioned individuals caught in the quagmire...
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Trump loyalists propose campaign to slash employee rights
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Project 2025 | Trump loyalists propose campaign to slash employee rights

A recently unveiled project, Project 2025, spearheaded by loyalists of former President Donald Trump, has exposed a comprehensive plan to significantly...
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Workplace wellbeing

The most common sick day in America
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'Big sick out' | The most common sick day in America

It's official. August 25 has emerged as America's leading sick day, surpassing even traditionally low attendance days like the day after Super Bowl...
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Three in four U.S. workers have suffered from burnout - here's what's causing it
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Wellbeing | Three in four U.S. workers have suffered from burnout - here's what's causing it

Nearly three in four workers across the U.S. have suffered from burnout and the associated symptoms as a result of their current role, new research has...
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More and more workers are turning to cannabis to treat work injuries
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Concern for HR? | More and more workers are turning to cannabis to treat work injuries

A growing trend has emerged among U.S. workers seeking alternative solutions to manage work-related injuries, and it comes in the form of cannabis...
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Burger chain faces backlash as employees barred from wearing COVID masks
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In-N-Out | Burger chain faces backlash as employees barred from wearing COVID masks

In-N-Out, the popular fast-food chain known for its burgers and iconic yellow-arrow logo, has found itself at the center of controversy following reports...
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Video Features

N-words and nooses among vile abuse incidents at major U.S. firm, lawsuit states
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Racial abuse | N-words and nooses among vile abuse incidents at major U.S. firm, lawsuit states
A lawsuit accuses a construction firm of fostering a hostile environment for Black workers...
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Eventbrite's VP of Global Talent Acquisition on the success of their new wellbeing initiative
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'Britebreak Friday's' | Eventbrite's VP of Global Talent Acquisition on the success of their new wellbeing initiative
In this Leader Series interview, Maisha Gray-Diggs, Ph.D, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Eventbrite highlights the...
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Workplace vaccine mandates - here's what you need to know
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Citigroup & Biden | Workplace vaccine mandates - here's what you need to know
Last week, Citigroup did a seeming u-turn on its vaccine policy, in a bid to get staff back to offices for 2022...
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