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  • 2023 Volkswagen ID.4
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    Volkswagen looks to drive down costs as overhead increases

    The automaker aims to improve profitability across its brands, while also pushing early retirements and hiring freezes.

    By Aug. 2, 2024
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    Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says

    Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 1, 2024
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    Industries with in-person work more frequently tout PTO in job ads, Indeed finds

    While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.

    By Caroline Colvin • July 31, 2024
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    Sustainability reporting, ESG management roles on the rise: Deloitte

    The accounting firm’s survey of 300 executives at public companies pointed to an increase in sustainability oversight as disclosure requirements mount.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 29, 2024
  • UAW workers hold picket signs outside GM's Missouri plant
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    GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike

    UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.

    By July 26, 2024
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    Bias in hiring, performance evaluations can derail corporate DEI goals

    The Conference Board’s “Bias Interrupters” framework offers a way to foster inclusion and control for legal risk.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024
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    Mentoring programs could help automakers build a future workforce

    Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.

    By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024
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    Managers have a hard job — and it’s only getting tougher, survey says

    Luckily for employers and employees alike, coaching can have “cascading benefits,” business consulting firm Perceptyx said.

    By Kathryn Moody • July 18, 2024
  • The Stellantis sign outside the company’s North American office in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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    DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions

    Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.

    By July 12, 2024
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    Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover

    While retention continues to improve, employee experience and productivity may still need help.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2024
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    UAW members ratify new contract at BMW distribution center

    The deal includes wage increases of up to 33% at the Pennsylvania facility. 

    By July 9, 2024
  • Two Employees at the Warren Assembly Plant install the wire harness in the all-new Wagoneer on the assembly line.
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    Stellantis temporarily cuts production at 2 plants amid sales woes

    The automaker is temporarily laying off 1,600 workers in Michigan as vehicle inventories grow.

    By July 3, 2024
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    OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

    The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

    By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024
  • A working parent, surrounded by children, sits tiredly at a laptop
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    Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels

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    Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?

    Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 26, 2024
  • White building with Lucid in big gray letters and dark windows next to it on a sunny day in the desert. Three green cacti are planted in front of the building.
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    NLRB files for injunction against Lucid

    The agency claims the EV maker unlawfully discharged two employees during a UAW campaign.

    By June 25, 2024
  • Autoworkers assemble a battery pack for an electric vehicle at the Volkswagen Group's assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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    7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations

    2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.

    By Kate Tornone • June 24, 2024
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    Toyota plans new drivetrain parts facility in Texas

    The automaker is investing $531 million to add a 500,000-square-foot plant to its San Antonio campus.

    By June 21, 2024
  • The exterior of the Ultium Cells battery factory in Ohio.
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    Ultium Cells workers ratify UAW contract

    The General Motors supplier will pay workers $35 an hour by October 2027 under the ratified deal.

    By June 21, 2024
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    Worker location factors into pay decisions at roughly half of employers, Payscale report shows

    Among the strategies, nearly a quarter of survey respondents told Payscale they use geographic differentials or pay zones to manage pay by location.

    By Laurel Kalser • June 17, 2024
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    LGBTQ+ workers face a substantial pay gap, Glassdoor says

    Unadjusted, the gap is similar to the pay gap between men and women, though LGBTQ+ workers are disproportionately represented in some industries. 

    By Kathryn Moody • June 13, 2024
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    Toyota adds production lines with $282M Alabama expansion

    The Huntsville manufacturing facility will add 350 jobs as a part of the investment.

    By June 13, 2024
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    Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

    The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

    By Larry Avila • June 11, 2024
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    Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

    The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.

    By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024
  • Ultium Cells manufacturing facility in Warren, Ohio.
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    UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells’ Ohio facility

    The deal includes increased wages for Lordstown workers, which most will see immediately upon ratification.

    By June 10, 2024
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    Canada border agent strike averted, for now

    The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

    By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024