The four-day workweek received a notable boost recently when Spain announced a pilot project for employers interested in a trial run of the concept. Companies in other countries, including Japan and New Zealand, also have tested four-day workweeks.
A rail union has criticised West Midlands Trains for sending staff an email that falsely promised bonuses in an attempt to test their cyber security awareness.
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In the wake of protests and social unrest following the killing of George Floyd Jr. on May 25, 2020, organizations ramped up their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Here are tips for keeping those commitments.
Workplace conflict costs UK employers £28.5bn a year, according to a new report from conciliation service Acas.
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A Chartered Management Institute survey finds that many managers have not spoken to staff about their working preferences.
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President Joe Biden's $1.9tn stimulus package has had initially disappointing results, say economists, as US employers hired fewer workers than expected last month.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is facing a $150 million lawsuit for allegedly violating New York City's predictable-scheduling law at the fast-casual restaurant chain's 80 to 90 locations in the city.
COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available in many parts of the country. By encouraging employees to get vaccinated, employers can help achieve herd immunity—which occurs when enough people become immune to a disease to halt its spread.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is officially withdrawing the prior administration’s independent-contractor rule, which would have made it easier for businesses to...
Employers are rethinking their health plan networks, leave policies and other benefits to make sure their offerings reflect the needs of remote workers.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, state unemployment insurance (UI) funds were exhausted. As a result, employers' UI payroll taxes could double over the next two to...
