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Lost in translation | Layoffs, 'rightsizing'... 'promotions outward'? The hidden cost of corporate HR doublespeak
Companies that insist on calling layoffs 'rightsizing' or terminations 'promotions outward' may be impacting...
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Ghostbusters | Why the game is up on ignoring candidate applications
According to hiring platform Greenhouse, more than 14 million job applications went completely ignored...
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‘Mindset shift’ | Target vs Lululemon: Two lawsuits that show DEI won't die, but must evolve
DEI will not die; but it must find a new lease of life in 2025 and beyond to be as valuable as possible...
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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 after a flurry of...
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AI anxieties | Nvidia CEO claims there's 'no question' we'll work alongside AI colleagues - should we be excited or scared?
Warning signs about the prospect of engaging with AI agents instead of employees are not just coming...
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‘Strongly dissatisfied’ | Amazon employees run anonymous survey about RTO mandate - the results are damning
“We are seeking honest, constructive feedback on the recent decision to require a 5-day return to the...
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'What flavor soup are you?' | Do viral billionaire interview tricks really work?
Do the left-field interview techniques supposedly deployed by the world's most successful people actually...
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Supreme Court | Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reveals the “nightmares” she suffered as a working mom - employers must do more
Justice Jackson's journey is a powerful example of all that can be achieved as a working mother. But...
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Gold standard | Musing flexible work? Listen to Paralympian Brian Larsen not Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary
The story of Paralympian Bryan Larsen and his understanding employer makes a powerful case for greater...
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Supercommuting | Starbucks' new CEO will commute 1,000 miles by private jet. Who thought that was a good idea?
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol will be expected to travel to the Seattle HQ three days per week, despite...
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‘Work-love-life balance’ | Hinge offers staff a stipend for dating - call me a romantic, but I love the idea
Both Hinge and Tinder have recently revealed some variation of an employee benefit designed to encourage...
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Support | Charles Barkley & the 82-year-old McDonald's employee: Why employers must help staff navigate retirement
Whether it is through giving workers the confidence they need to continue work, or the financial tools...
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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 off work. Should...
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‘A complete disconnect’ | P&G's sabbatical program shows why it's a wellbeing non-negotiable
Sabbaticals can help your long-term staff disconnect, recharge, and find new inspiration.
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Post-PTO blues | Isn't it time we stopped expecting employees to return from vacation re-energized?
Encourage your workers to take vacations and make the most of their time off. But don't pressure them...
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48% of US workers | Worried your employees are "quiet vacationing" for 4th July? Sounds like a you problem
Nearly half of US workers admit that they practiced 'quiet vacationing' - sneaking off work without...
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‘Growth-oriented’ Greece? | The six-day workweek is making a comeback. HR should steer well clear
The Greek Government's six-day workweek has been met with criticism, with experts arguing it is harmful...
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72 hours to decide | Relocate or leave: Are Patagonia's people not included in its famous pledge for "purpose"?
90 employees were told on Tuesday to confirm whether they could relocate by Friday, or to leave the company....
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$3,000 stipend | Be like Bath & Body Works: Why offering an employee tuition program is a no-brainer
Bath & Body Works rightly asserts that 'Investing in you' will foster the “growth, development...
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“Dangerously hot conditions” | HR must be wary of worker safety as first heat waves hit US sooner than expected
As temperatures reach record highs, and heatwaves arrive earlier than expected, HR teams must advocate...
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