February 27, 2025 3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs Career experts weigh in on how laid-off federal employees can translate their skills to the private sector. BY Lily McDonald Federal workers are facing uncertainty as President Trump and Elon Musk have already given notice to around 30,000 employees, with no … Continue reading 3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs
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These are the legal risks of bringing workers back to the office
February 15, 2025 These are the legal risks of bringing workers back to the office Legal experts say that as RTO policies become more stringent, employers could open themselves up to many more discrimination claims. Leading up to 2025, major companies like Amazon and JPMorgan did away with remote work altogether, requiring employees to … Continue reading These are the legal risks of bringing workers back to the office
Trump administration asks federal agencies for lists of underperforming workers
February 07, 2025 Trump administration asks federal agencies for lists of underperforming workers The Office of Personnel Management directed federal agencies to submit names of every worker who has received less than a ‘fully successful’ performance rating in the past three years and to note if any have been on performance plans. BY Associated Press … Continue reading Trump administration asks federal agencies for lists of underperforming workers
What’s going on with Trump’s proposed buyouts for federal workers? Nobody knows
January 29, 2025 What’s going on with Trump’s proposed buyouts for federal workers? Nobody knows The Trump administration offered two million federal workers eight months of pay in exchange for their resignation, sparking confusion about what the buyouts mean for workers and whether they’re even legal. BY Pavithra Mohan On Tuesday, President Trump issued a … Continue reading What’s going on with Trump’s proposed buyouts for federal workers? Nobody knows
Whole Foods workers at this store become the first to unionize
January 28, 2025 Whole Foods workers at this store become the first to unionize Employees at a Philadelphia store voted 57% in favor of joining a local chapter of The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. BY Associated Press Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Pennsylvania voted to unionize on Monday, becoming the first … Continue reading Whole Foods workers at this store become the first to unionize
Workers are being called back to the office full-time. Can Gen Z handle RTO?
January 19, 2025 Workers are being called back to the office full-time. Can Gen Z handle RTO? Just one week into 2025, JPMorgan announced a five-day return-to-office mandate. Mere months before, AT&T, Dell, and Amazon did the same, despite employee pushback. The era of hybrid work appears to have come to a sudden halt for … Continue reading Workers are being called back to the office full-time. Can Gen Z handle RTO?
These 3 types of workers contribute to toxic drama. Here’s how leaders can reframe for positive change
January 12, 2025 These 3 types of workers contribute to toxic drama. Here’s how leaders can reframe for positive change By translating pervasive discontent into constructive action, leaders can dismantle the drama and turn it into a virtuous circle of positive, productive energy. BY Yonason Goldson Passionate John Lennon devotees may ardently visualize a utopian future, … Continue reading These 3 types of workers contribute to toxic drama. Here’s how leaders can reframe for positive change
Cargill is laying off thousands of workers
The food production company said that the cuts were part of a long-term strategy ‘to strengthen Cargill’s impact,’ which includes realigning resources. BY Associated Press Agribusiness giant Cargill is laying off thousands of its employees. Cargill confirmed this week that it would be reducing its global workforce by about 5%. In a statement sent to The … Continue reading Cargill is laying off thousands of workers
Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike
The walkout on Black Friday, which starts one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, was repeated at Amazon warehouses in other countries. BY Associated Press Amazon staff in India have joined strike action calling for better wages and working conditions as the company prepares for one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. … Continue reading Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike
Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge
November 18, 2024 Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge The Labor Department estimated that an additional 4 million lower-paid salary workers would become eligible for overtime protections in the first year under the new rule. BY Associated Press A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from … Continue reading Overtime pay for millions of workers has been blocked by a Texas judge