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
Corporate Wellness – What are this year’s big trends?
“What’s trending in the corporate wellness space?” This is a question I’m hearing more and more about the moment – especially as we’re well past the … Read more
Happy New Year! It’s time for HR to ‘flip the script’
Happy New Year! Remember when we kicked off the New Year in 2020 with so much optimism? In this relatively short space of time, it’s fair to say most … Read more
‘Tis the season to be branded ‘Scrooge’; ‘Return to office’ is Word of the Year
King County accused of being First Amendment “Scrooges” It wouldn’t be Christmas without mentioning beloved fictional character, Scrooge! And so it is that … Read more
Why unlimited PTO actually undermines employees’ work-life balance
Over the past two and a half years, it’s fair to say workforces from all sectors have undergone a rapid and fundamental transformation. Employees expect … Read more
‘Tis the season to help staff manage festive stress
The advent calendars are out; radio stations are digging out the Christmas classics; and the shops are in full-blown selling mode. It can only mean one … Read more
It works for me #3: Creating a ‘destination office’
Regular visitors to TLNT.com will know that we are unabashedly proud about the power of progressive HR. But to really be the voice of the HR sector, it’s … Read more
Has the ‘Great Resignation’ peaked?
The last two years have taken their toll on employers in many ways, but what’s arguably impacted them the most is the sheer number of resignations … Read more
Musk denies moving the goal posts; big rise in unemployment looms
Elon Musk forced to clarify new working from home mandate As news broke last week that new Twitter owner, Elon Musk, was renouncing the company’s permanent … Read more
Out with the axe: Zuckerberg to cut headcount by 13%; Twitter to lay off 50%
Zuckerberg apologizes for ‘getting it wrong’ as 11,000 jobs are axed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week announced one of the biggest layoffs of the year, … Read more
It works for me #2… Offering European-standard benefits to US staff
Regular visitors to TLNT.com will know that we are unabashedly proud about the power of progressive HR. But to really be the voice of the HR sector, it’s … Read more
Should taking holiday be mandatory?
It’s a well-known fact American workers endure some of worst employment terms and conditions globally – not least of which is holiday entitlement. But … Read more
Burnout is not just overworking
It’s official. A scary tipping point has now been reached – one that says more Americans are ‘burned-out’ than not – a staggering 52% of them according to … Read more
We need to have new conversations about culture
Depending on your point of view, we’re either two and a half years into the Covid-19 pandemic or two and a half years out of it. What isn’t up for debate … Read more
Sharp rise in ‘political affiliation bias’; Twitter staffs’ ‘frazzled’ nerves as Musk deal is ‘back on’
Workers report rising ‘political affiliation’ bias Workers are being subjected to rising negative treatment because of the political beliefs they hold, … Read more
HRDs reveal how to prevent burnout in HR
You probably know it already: HR professionals are great at looking after other people’s health and wellbeing. But when it comes to looking after their … Read more
The right to disconnect – sticking plaster or silver bullet?
Across the pond in Europe, it’s getting more and more likely that there will be a EU-wide expectation (backed up by law), that employees have a ‘right to … Read more
EY error leaves staff overdrawn; Amazon questions its office space needs (while its warehouses get investigated for safety)
Payroll error hits 55,000 EY staff in US More than 55,000 US staff working for EY had a nasty surprise when they woke up on Tuesday morning and found their … Read more
Why we need to overhaul workplace belonging
It’s no secret HR is a particularly challenging profession to be working in right now. Remote and hybrid work are here to stay, and employees continue to … Read more
Hospital pays employees’ gas; West Virginia offers $20,000 to attract workers; Google boss says staff need ‘more hunger’
Louisiana hospital tells staff ‘gas is on us’ With inflation topping nearly 9%, it’s no surprise the cost of living is beginning to be the number one … Read more