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Deep Dive
Cars are king of the commute. But employers may have a once-in-a-generation chance to change that.
A perhaps overlooked element of the return-to-office conversation: How employees get to work in the first place.
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Why employee experience matters for customer experience
Front-line workers shape customer experiences with a brand every day, making them an invaluable source of insight.
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Labor Dept. responds to Republican AGs appeal of ESG 401(k) rule
Liberty Energy, which also is challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s climate disclosure rule, joined 26 states in the appeal.
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UFC to pay MMA fighters $335M for allegedly suppressing pay
The agreement resolves two class-action suits alleging that UFC locked fighters into “exploitative” contracts.
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5 stories on the state of AI upskilling
As has been the case for many technological advancements, employees of every position and background may need training, experts have said.
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Opinion
AI literacy: The new global imperative for tomorrow’s workforce
The workforce faces a transformative shift, where AI skills will become as fundamental as literacy and numeracy once were, writes CompTIA’s Hannah Johnson.
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New Jersey healthcare company introduces upfront tuition coverage for employees
Healthcare organizations are offering new L&D opportunities to attract and retain workers after post-pandemic turnover rates rocked the industry.
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Mandalorian actor’s lawsuit against Disney invokes unique California law
California Labor Code protects workers’ right to participate in political events outside of work.
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Need development ideas? Consider job shadowing, McLean & Co. says
A job shadowing program may improve internal mobility and be a low-cost alternative to other training methods, the report said.
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Dillard’s pays $70K to worker who claimed retaliation for reporting race, pregnancy bias
A store manager rescinded the employee’s existing accommodation and punitively transferred her, EEOC alleged.
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Women are reshaping the AI talent landscape but often get less recognition
Women receive 30% less visibility as their careers progress, leading to a loss of talent within the AI field, according to Zeki Research.
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Gartner: 71% of finance leaders plan for raises to outpace inflation in 2024
CFOs’ plans indicate “how tight the labor market is right now and how important it is to find and retain top talent,” a Gartner chief researcher said.
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NLRB alleges SpaceX maintained illegal arbitration, severance agreements
The company previously sued the Board over a separate unfair labor practice charge, arguing the agency’s structure is unconstitutional.
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Psychological safety is not one-size-fits-all, report says
Companies are increasingly expected to ensure psychological safety as a part of employee well-being.
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Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees
The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits.
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Survey: When workers don’t feel valued, their productivity drops
Mental health has become a pillar of benefits discussion in recent years, especially as younger workers increasingly expect support from employers in this area.
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Want happier employees? Create a community, business scholars say
Pay is great, but simple measures like showing kindness and recognizing workers go a long way, too, speakers said at a recent Academy of Management event.
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Ohio’s Cedar Point settles age discrimination suit, pays $50,000
The amusement park previously barred some older workers from its seasonal housing accommodations, EEOC alleged.
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Subway faces $50M suit for sexual abuse at franchisee
The lawsuit claims Subway’s restaurant inspections and other forms of control over operations make it a joint employer with franchisee GRB Investments.
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Majority of US workers say they lack awareness of workplace neurodiversity
Few employees receive training on working with or managing neurodivergent workers, a new report indicates.
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Tending to Gen Z’s mental health can bring rewards, Aflac CHRO says
Jeri Hawthorne breaks down her three-pronged approach of supporting Generation Z’s mental, physical and financial well-being.
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AI job postings are on the rise, notably in software development, Indeed says
Although still a small share of U.S. jobs, the demand for generative AI talent has soared over the past year, an Indeed economist said.
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Employees want more benefits support amid ‘permacrisis,’ MetLife survey finds
Employees who felt supported at work were 60% more likely to say they intended to stay at the company, per the survey.
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Employees cite lack of productivity, high commuting costs as return-to-office barriers
While 73% of respondents reported that they feel more connected to their company when they are in the office with their colleagues, 76% said a lack of equipment limits their productivity.
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How menopausal and other reproductive health benefits can help retain women
Data shows that fertility treatments are extremely valuable to workers who need them. Here’s why one people officer is working on integrating them.