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'Speed & conviction' | New Pentagon memo fast-tracks firing of underperformers
The Pentagon's latest HR directive accelerates the process for removing federal workers who fall short...
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'Partisan effect' | The cost of controversial leadership: study links Musk's politics to steep Tesla sales drop
New study suggests Elon Musk's political activity has cost Tesla up to 1.26 million vehicle sales,...
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AI shake-up | Amazon's answer to Pandemic-era overhiring? 14,000 job cuts (& counting)
As Amazon moves to cut 14,000 jobs, CEO Andy Jassy says automation and AI will play a growing role in...
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‘Debbie Downers’ | Walmart CPO warns that workplace negativity limits progress
Walmart HR chief Donna Morris warns that chronic negativity—what she calls the “Debbie Downer”...
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Disability discrimination | National Grid to pay $3.1m as jury rules it wrongly denied remote work
A New York jury ruled National Grid must pay $3.1 million to two ex-employees denied remote work after...
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'Enhancing efficiency' | Online gaming firm Games Global axes jobs - including HR leadership
Games Global has initiated global job cuts following a company-wide review aimed at boosting efficiency...
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'Overlapping work' | Target cuts 1,800 head office jobs to remove organizational 'complexity'
Target has announced a significant workforce reduction that will impact 1,800 head office roles, as part...
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Robo-ratings | JPMorgan introduces AI for staff performance reviews
America's largest bank is integrating AI into performance management, allowing employees to generate...
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Reducing layers | Meta downsizes AI division, axing 600 roles
Meta's latest job cuts hit its AI teams as CEO Mark Zuckerberg doubles down on Superintelligence Labs...
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'Powerful asset' | J.Crew appoints new HR chief to align people strategy with business goals
Gena Smith, former LVMH North America HR chief, steps into the top people role at J.Crew Group to lead...
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$85m | Wells Fargo counts the cost of 'fake' diversity interviews lawsuit
Wells Fargo agrees to pay $85million to resolve claims it staged interviews with diverse candidates for...
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‘Fresh ideas’ | HR Grapevine launches US Editorial Advisory Board to cement role as HR's 'trusted voice'
The US Editorial Advisory Board deepens HR Grapevine's long-standing commitment to produce authoritative...
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Falling short | New research says most US workers believe their jobs fail 'quality' test
Despite low unemployment, a majority of US workers say their roles don't meet basic standards of job...
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Personal touch | CEOs are boosting morale by taking a surprising approach to thanking staff
While AI shapes communication and speed defines work, some executives are taking a more personal approach...
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2,000 jobs | Paramount Skydance to slash huge number of US roles after merger
David Ellison's newly-merged Paramount Skydance is cutting 2,000 jobs to reduce $2 billion in costs...
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Onboarding AI | Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI will need integrating like people
Nvidia's Jensen Huang predicts companies will hire and onboard AI “digital humans” alongside staff,...
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Insulting offer | Employee wins out after being offered 30% pay reduction
A worker's story of losing 30% of their pay and finding success elsewhere shows what happens when HR...
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Fair game? | Adobe chief welcomes use of AI during job interviews - other employers aren't so sure
Artificial intelligence is transforming recruitment. Some firms seek candidates fluent in the tools,...
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Legislation | California heightens pay transparency rules, employers urged to review compensation structures
From new pay transparency requirements to an AI bill veto, California employers face changing compliance...
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15% axed | Amazon plans sweeping HR job cuts as AI investment grows
Amazon's HR function faces deep cuts as the company doubles down on AI. The move is part of a broader...
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