The pandemic might be starting to wind down now, but the ‘Great Resignation’ is still very much in full swing. Around 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
Microsoft announces it will also help pay employees’ abortion costs Hot on the heels of Amazon announcing that it would reimburse travel costs for … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
Return to office is ‘racist’ say Apple employees A furious group of 200 Apple employees – part of a newly-formed group, ‘Apple Together’ – have written to … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
City lowers minimum employment age for employees Administrators in the city of Effingham, Illinois, really do believe you’re never too young to start work. … Read more
We must dig out the roots of dissatisfaction
There’s no doubt about it; workforce transformation is fueling a global war for talent, as businesses wrestle for skilled staff. Last summer, seven in ten … Read more
The most interesting HR stories of the week
A third of the workforce earn less than $15 per hour… America might well hold the crown as commanding the world’s largest economy (experts predict GDP of … Read more
Most interesting HR stories of the week
Economists warn of impending recession According to a number of sources reported in the Financial Times, U.S. economists are said to be predicting a … Read more
Most Interesting HR stories of the week
And they call it, puppy love… We all know that by 2025, millennials (those born between 1980-1994), will comprise the largest proportion of the US … Read more
Most Interesting HR stories of the week
Young workers enjoy the biggest pay boost The country’s youngest workers are securing the fastest wage rises of any age group, according to new data … Read more
Is the labor market in a wage-price spiral?
Cast your mind back (if you can), to 1978. Grease was the top-grossing movie; there were only three TV networks, and Laverne and Shirley was the most TV … Read more
Create ‘purpose’ and you’ll be loved by your employees – Forbes
It’s that time of the year again when Forbes magazine publishes its rankings of America’s best large and small employers. Often, the results can be … Read more
Nothing Motivates Employees More Than Money When Learning New Skills
Data and artificial intelligence professionals are intent on learning new skills and advancing their careers. However, in many cases, organizations are … Read more
Who Eats Hot Dogs on Work Video Calls?
On episode 93 of the HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee, and Kris Dunn come together to discuss eating on video … Read more
The Year of the Tiger and Worker Sentiment
2022 is the year of the tiger in the Chinese zodiac. People born in the year of the tiger are thought to be competitive, self-confident, and brave. They … Read more
The Case for Not Paying Leaders of Employee Resource Groups
Recent news outlets (Axios, Forbes, and more) have been reporting the latest decision by LinkedIn to pay their employee resource group (ERG) global … Read more
Zillow’s New Remote Comp Strategy
On episode 83 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Halloween at … Read more
This Company Makes All Employees’ Salaries, Appraisals, and Promotions Public
“He makes how much?” Discovering that a co-worker handsomely outearns you — even though you have the same job title and years of experience — leaves a … Read more
Today Is Women’s Equality Day — but Are Women Equal?
Today is National Women’s Equality Day. Of course, you know that women aren’t really equal to men. They’re underrepresented in boardrooms, they earn less … Read more
Why Did Google Cut Pay for Remote Workers?
On episode 76 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to discuss back-to-school … Read more
Higher Salaries and Bigger Skills Gaps Plague the Labor Market’s Recovery
Inflation continued to surge in July with prices rising 5.4% from a year earlier, the highest 12-month rate since 2008. Despite continued statements by Fed … Read more