Can America make the 4-day week work?
Recent research finds the concept making headway around the world. Will it work here? The four-day work week is catching on in places like Japan. Could it work here too? A three-day weekend is usually a welcome respite for American workers. But what would happen if...
Does the presence of employees on corporate boards help companies?
The newly revived Toys "R" Us will feature a "mirror board" composed entirely of employees. In what could be something of a first, a group of employees will meet with top executives as part of a “mirror board” — similar to a board of directors, only in this case it’s...
What employers often forget during a layoff
Morale and productivity can take a hit when companies neglect the employees who were retained after a layoff. Massive layoffs may be the new business norm. Earlier this year, Deutsche Bank began slashing 18,000 global jobs while, in 2018, General Motors laid off...
Partnership aims to help vets succeed in their next ‘mission’
Shift and Lambda School teamed up to arm veterans with new tech skills. With thoughts of Veteran’s Day still fresh, one unfortunate aspect of being a veteran remains: It’s tough landing a good job after leaving the military. In fact, post-service life has been a...
Why instant pay benefits are showing growth
Employers are using the tech as an advantage to increase productivity and reduce employee turnover. Financial insecurity is having a dramatic effect on the workplace: The vast majority (69%) of workers are stressed over their finances, according to financial firm John...
Are exercise and the economy connected?
A new study makes a direct link between a small amount of extra physical activity and economic growth. The value of employer-sponsored wellness programs has been debated ever since the first employer offered to pony up with the goal of making workers healthier—and, by...
Can ‘earn and learn’ apprenticeships lead to ‘family-sustaining’ careers?
President Trump's administration says it has pumped more than $300 million into apprenticeship programs. allocated more than The Trump administration says it has allocated $300 million toward apprenticeships in 2019. President Donald Trump has proclaimed Nov. 11-Nov....
Facebook employees say company tolerates racism
A group of Facebook employees recently published a post on Medium alleging that the company tolerates bias against its black, Hispanic and female employees. “Racism, discrimination, bias and aggression do not come from the big moments,” the employees wrote. “It’s in...
Are you a design thinker?
Lots of HR professionals talk about design thinking—but perhaps not that many understand it well. The phrase “employee experience” has become nearly inescapable in HR circles these days. Last month’s HR Technology Conference was no exception. During his opening...
The disturbing new findings about discrimination at work
A new global Glassdoor survey ranks the U.S. highest in workplace discrimination. Sixty-one percent, or about three in five employees responding to a Glassdoor survey, reported they have either witnessed or experienced discrimination involving age, race, gender or...