TikTok, it seems, is starting to infiltrate the world of HR – and not in a good way. And now it’s created another buzzword: ‘rage applying’ In any sensible … Read more
Rage applying: worry trend or passing fad? (Plus how to spot it)
Googlers demand more ‘humane’ layoffs; Amazon and Disney set to axe even more staff
As Google, Amazon and Disney are all poised to axe more staff, Google employees demand to be laid off more compassionately: Read more
In the ‘soft’ vs ‘hard’ skills debate, soft skills are winning
A tipping point is being reached, where more employers want soft skills over hard skills Read more
Family friendly benefits: What’s offered and where there’s still room for improvement
New data reveals which family-friendly policies are offered the most, and where employers could still do better. Read more
Uber wins right not to treat drivers as employees; paid time off isn’t salary, says court
The courts have been busy this week - ruling tht contractors are 'not' employees, while also finding paid time off is 'not' part of workers' salary. Read more
Are you having a laugh? (and if not, why not?)
It’s often said laughter is the best tonic – which is why one comedian is on a mission to convince HRDs that they should be building in official chuckle … Read more
Boeing staffer wins 747 (million dollars); firms accused of hiring just to hit DEI targets
This week's round-up of HR news that caught our eye includes the incredible story of one lucky Boeing employee. Plus: Why US office occupancy rates are way … Read more
Are HR professionals managing their own burnout?
With six in ten US workers admitting they experience at least moderate levels of burnout – a figure that is up by 52% compared to the previous 12 months – … Read more
Fed staff told to delete TikTok from work devices; Paid sick leave is ‘good for business…
In this week's HR news round-up, federal staff are given 30 days to delete TikTok from their work devices, while new data supports the value of paid sick leave. Read more
Google issues desk-share edict as Disney staff demand return to office U-turn
Google demands staff share desks… In a bid to improve its “real estate efficiency” – in other words, to spend less on office space – Google has announced … Read more
Meet the company with the most ‘EPIC’ HQ (and it’s not who you think)
It’s Epic by name, and some say it’s ‘epic’ in nature. Meet the company you might never have heard of with arguably the coolest HQ: It’s 12 miles from … Read more
Is your HR policy really ‘human-centric’?
In an article for Fortune magazine in late 2021, Rasmus Hougaard, CEO of Potential Project and co-author of “Compassionate Leadership: How to do Hard … Read more
19 million threw a Super Bowl sickie; only one-in-five have a work ‘bestie’
Nearly 20 million called in sick after Super Bowl An estimated 18.8 million people called in sick this Monday morning – the day after the biggest night in … Read more
January job surge confounds experts; another big week for tech layoffs
Job surge confounds recession predictions… A surge in job creation in January is confounding those who believe the country is headed for recession. New … Read more
Clean slate legislation: Are you ready for it?
In a couple of months time, any ex-offender living in Michigan with a ten year conviction-free record and a seven year clean slate for certain misdemeanors … Read more
Case Study: Why having more skills (not working more hours) boosts productivity
When it comes to describing what employers are trying to get out of their staff, perhaps the phrase ‘trying to get a quart into a pint glass’ needs to be … Read more
Revealed: States and cities with the most toxic co-workers
Let’s be honest. Workplaces have been, are, and will always be ‘toxic’ to some degree. Whether it’s the playing out of top-level office politics or the … Read more
GM staff to pocket record profit share; calling veterans ‘heroes’ limits their careers
GM staff set to pocket record profit share A union-negotiated formula that requires General Motors to give a profit share to workers at a rate of $1,000 … Read more
Is your HR policy really ‘human-centric’?
In an article for Fortune magazine in late 2021, Rasmus Hougaard, CEO of Potential Project and co-author of “Compassionate Leadership: How to do Hard … Read more
Is DE&I really change management?
With today marking the start of Black History Month, there’s one thing HRDs won’t want less of in 2023: focus on diversity and inclusion. With statistics … Read more