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‘Authentic storytelling’ | Starbucks ramps up employee-generated content with launch of TikTok scheme
Starbucks says staff social media posts bring the company to life by 'creating...
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'Threatened' | USPS worker allegedly suspended for social media criticism of storm safety protocols
USPS safety concerns emerge after a mail carrier's suspension during a historic...
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42 employees | OnlyFans CEO reveals unusual approach to hiring & talent management
OnlyFans CEO Keily Blair has revealed how its 42-person team supports millions of...
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'Deeply troubling' | Cinnabon worker fired after racist outburst at customers
Cinnabon fired a Wisconsin worker after a racist confrontation with customers circulated...
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'Terrible person' | NBA suspends employee for policy breach over Charlie Kirk posts
The NBA has suspended an employee for two weeks without pay after social media posts...
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'Caught celebrating' | Companies fire staff over 'unacceptable' social media reactions to Charlie Kirk assassination
Microsoft, Nasdaq, the Carolina Panthers, and more move swiftly to discipline staff...
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Unverified | Fake LinkedIn CEO stunt raises questions about candidate credentialing
The stunt raises questions of how employers can ensure accuracy in validating professional...
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‘Normalize Indian hate’ | Musk confirms rehiring of DOGE staffer who resigned over racist social media posts
'To err is human,' Musk said in response to a post by Vice President JD Vance...
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‘No longer employed’ | CBS affiliate fires meteorologist for social media posts criticizing Musk 'salute' - is that ok?
Channel 58 sent a memo to staff stating that a search for the employee's replacement...
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'Wellbeing is a top priority' | Jobs and pay are 'secure' despite threat of ban, TikTok tells US staff
TikTok has reassured its 7,000 US-based employees that their jobs, pay, and benefits...
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'Get the f*** out' | Musician's Club CEO goes viral after firing 99 employees via Slack for missing meeting
The CEO of an online musical instrument marketplace has triggered a backlash after...
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'Negative work culture' | Are ex-employee's claims about YouTuber MrBeast proof of negligence - or is he experiencing growing pains?
YouTube "sensation" Jimmy MrBeast Donaldson is undergoing a reputational realignment...
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‘A refreshing place’ | HR on Bluesky: Why is social media's hottest platform so popular with people professionals?
One CPO told HR Grapevine that Bluesky is a “new, healthy platform where we can...
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Survey suppression | Apple faces Federal complaint for silencing workers through confidentiality policies
Apple is under scrutiny from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which has...
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#corporatehumor | Employee memes could be good for culture - but only if handled by HR properly
The recent IT outage sparked a flurry of memes with employees 'celebrating' time...
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US flags only | Delta amends employee uniform policy after Palestinian flag pin backlash
Pins other than US flags are banned under Delta's new rule after a controversial...
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“The alternative to firing” | Employee misbehavior outside of work - what, if anything, should employers do about it?
Conduct outside of work does not typically constitute grounds for dismissal, but...
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Employer brand blunder | Chick-fil-A bans employee from making viral review TikToks - HR couldn't have got it more wrong
Chick-fil-A worker Miri was told her videos 'break a rule in the employee...
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'Catastrophic' consequences | TikTok ban bill passed by U.S. house - What could it mean for employees and HR?
The House passed the bill on Wednesday March 13 on a bipartisan 352-65 vote...
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#CareerTok | Why TikTok is a valuable fountain of knowledge for HR
A surprising new tool has emerged as a game-changer in the HR industry: TikTok. The...
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