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99% against | Levi Strauss & Goldman Sachs shareholders reject anti-DEI proposals
Levi Strauss and Goldman Sachs shareholders have overwhelmingly voted to maintain...
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Dressing down | Starbucks broke labor laws with response to pro-union T-shirts, court rules
A US federal appeals court has upheld a ruling against Starbucks, confirming that the company violated...
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'Increases velocity' | Uber revokes remote work with 3 day return-to-office order
Uber is enforcing a stricter office attendance policy, with physical presence now mandatory three days...
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New roles | 'Every worker' will need to become an AI agent boss, Microsoft predicts
Microsoft has forecasted the rise of the 'agent boss,' a new breed of employee responsible...
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'Collective strength' | Want strong teams? Don't prioritize top performers, top AT&T exec says
Business leaders aiming to drive team performance and engagement may need to rethink...
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'Too many people' | AI reshaping expectations for HR leaders & teams - Josh Bersin
Human resources departments are under growing pressure to rethink their operations as AI adoption accelerates...
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Lovin' it | McDonald's appoints new CPO to strengthen 'employer of choice' reputation
New CPO Pat Myers brings experience from Mars and Target, with a 'track record of driving culture ch...
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'Breathing room' | Musk's DOGE departure to bring relief & doubt across Federal agencies
Elon Musk's claim that he is stepping back from his role in the Trump administration's DOGE initiative...
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Political pressure | FCC using proposed Skydance merger to leverage Paramount over DEI commitments
FCC officials have raised concerns over Paramount's corporate approach to diversity, equity and inclusion...
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'Visible divisions' | American workplaces have a serious favoritism problem, employees reveal
Nine in ten employees say they have witnessed workplace favoritism, according to new survey data...
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Three days | Return to office or risk termination, Google tells remote workers
Google has informed certain remote employees that failure to switch to a hybrid schedule...
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'Significant impact' | New Microsoft CPO outlines stricter rules for underperformance
Microsoft is rolling out a new set of performance management measures aimed at swiftly...
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20% cuts | New Intel CEO announces major layoffs to streamline operations
Intel is preparing to cut more than 20% of its workforce as part of a sweeping effort...
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40,000 emails | Staff back Marriott International's stance on maintaining DEI initiatives
Marriott International, recognised as having one of the world's largest and most...
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‘Go to HR’ | Tesla settles racial discrimination suit claiming manager said 'welcome to the slave house'
A Black employee alleged she faced harassment and racial discrimination at Tesla's...
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‘Paranoid’ | Automattic watermarked internal comms to catch out press leaks, employees claim
One employee said the alleged watermarking has left staff paranoid and demoraliz...
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Bricking it? | Lego drops diversity terms from annual report amid anti-DEI pressure
Terms such as diversity, LGBTQ+, and people of colour were removed from Lego's...
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'Perfectly normal' | Podcaster Mel Robbins defends Gen Z from 'lazy' worker stereotypes
Millionaire podcaster and former CNN legal analyst Mel Robbins has called for greater...
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'Flying blind' | DOGE axes gov HR data team covering 2 million federal workers
A team that handled HR data for over 2 million federal workers has been subject to...
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'Wrongful dismissal' | Disney faces legal action after firing employee for keeping phone on
The ex-employee said she kept her mobile phone switched on to stay connected to her...
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'Culture of blame' | Amazon worker death raises yet more concerns over safety protocols
A fatal accident at an Amazon fulfilment centre in Staten Island has reignited questions...
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61% bump | Boston Water CHRO paid & promoted despite fraud allegations & multiple lawsuits
The Boston Water & Sewer Commission spent nearly $30,000 on external investigations...
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HR protocol? | Government official reportedly 'forcibly removed' from his office amid DOGE data dispute
A physical confrontation ensued after a senior Social Security Administration (SSA)...
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Hiring | Mastercard screens candidates on a 'decency quotient,' outgoing CPO reveals
Mastercard's former CPO said the firm looks to hear 'humanity' during interview...
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'Interrogate data' | Amazon founder Bezos warns leaders against overreliance on 'faulty' performance metrics
Jeff Bezos has revealed he once personally dialled the company's customer service...
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'Illegally fired' | Trump DEI dismissals raise legal and workforce concerns
A group of federal workers removed under Trump's executive orders targeting DEI...
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'People-first' | HP's new CPO to prioritize 'culture, innovation, and inclusion'
Stacy Dillow, HP's new CPO, named culture, innovation and inclusion as her 'top...
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Mr Beast lawsuit | YouTube star's company alleges employee stole trade secrets & staff data
YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson, better known as Mr Beast, has filed a lawsuit against...
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Landmark settlement | Apple lawsuit prompts nationwide labor rights reset on confidentiality
Apple has agreed to a wide-reaching settlement with the National Labor Relations...
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Non-competes | Google gives departing AI staff up to a year's paid leave - report
Google DeepMind's use of non-compete agreements is drawing attention...
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'Span of control' | Possible Microsoft job cuts may target middle management
Microsoft is reportedly evaluating further workforce reductions to rebalance team...
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Ambiguous threats | Employee indecision undermines workplace safety, Harvard Business Review data reveals
Organizations that respond swiftly to immediate dangers and risks, often find themselves...
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Meeting etiquette | Extraordinary letter by JPMorgan CEO Dimon tackles culture, conduct, & Ted Lasso
Dimon's wide-ranging letter said staff reading emails or texts during meetings is...
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