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Employers willing to pony up for in-office work, Robert Half says
Companies are offering return-to-office premiums of up to 20% for new hires, the consulting firm’s recent managers’ survey found.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2024 -
More than half of older US workers say ageism hinders their hiring
Few workers over age 50 feel optimistic about their job search in coming months, a new report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Growth mindset culture drives workplaces forward, report says
While executives think they lead growth mindset by example, more than half of workers surveyed said they don’t see evidence of that.
By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet
Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2024 -
FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit
This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.
By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2024 -
The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Stellantis files multiple lawsuits against UAW
The automaker claims the union filed “sham” grievances and publicly misrepresented parts of the collective bargaining agreement.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Nearly half of emerging leaders say they struggle to manage workplace conflict
Managers tend to recognize this weakness in themselves, and effective training could help them address concerns and build better teams, DDI says.
By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 7, 2024 -
ILA port strike ends through tentative deal
The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.
By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024 -
Layoffs mount amid low manufacturing demand: September PMI
The presidential election, an East Coast port strike and the impact of Hurricane Helene are creating a flurry of challenges for manufacturers this fall.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 2, 2024 -
ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports
Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Ford reaches tentative union deal with tool and die unit
The UAW said Local 600's agreement would strengthen job security at the Dearborn, Michigan, facility by protecting against the impacts of advancements in 3D printing.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Stellantis lays off seasonal workers at Michigan plant
The automaker cut 177 supplemental employees as well as 14 full-timers at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, citing multiple reasons.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Companies are investing less time and money in women: study
McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2024 -
Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty
Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Amid political talk at work, employees say they want resources for psychological safety
Employers can facilitate open and respectful dialogue, as well as offer policies and resources to address employees’ concerns and needs, Randstad says.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Balancing AI tools with human talent remains challenging for most companies, report says
Businesses are investing in AI-enhanced HR systems, as well as upskilling employees on AI-related subjects, according to CompTIA.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2024 -
Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW
The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Manufacturing production hits 4-year low: August PMI
Increasing inventories and cratering demand are creating “one of the most worrying signals witnessed since the global financial crisis,” according to S&P.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Preemptively, Ford responds to DEI slowdown
The automaker clarified it does not use “hiring quotas” or link compensation to “the achievement of specific diversity goals.”
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday
While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024 -
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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide
The ruling comes just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024 -
‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says transport carriers won't have vehicles to deliver without the railroads moving them out of the Annacis Auto Terminal.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2024