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Hyundai to invest billions in South Korea to boost EV production
The automaker will also advance the development of software-defined vehicles and other technologies.
By Michael Brady • March 28, 2024 -
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GM loses 2 more execs as software shakeup continues
The resignations come just two weeks after the automaker’s software and services head left the company.
By Eric Walz • March 28, 2024 -
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Men and women see gender pay and promotion gaps differently, survey says
Despite overall progress for women in the corporate world, perception gaps still exist, indicating a disconnect in cultural communications.
By Carolyn Crist • March 27, 2024 -
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VW plant in Tennessee to hold UAW vote in April
It’s the first nonunion auto plant to hold a United Auto Workers election since the union won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall, according to the UAW.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
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Fisker’s future in doubt after deal with major automaker falls through
The fledgling automaker had reportedly been in talks with Nissan Motor Corp.
By Michael Brady • March 25, 2024 -
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3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements
“The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” TechSmith CEO Wendy Hamilton said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 25, 2024 -
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Stellantis to lay off 2% of its nonunion US employees
The layoffs are part of long-term cost-cutting efforts and will affect engineering and software roles.
By Eric Walz • March 22, 2024 -
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GKN Automotive to shutter North Carolina facility
The closure, part of the auto parts maker's reorganization plan, will impact 247 workers.
By Sara Samora • March 21, 2024 -
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In the US, companies may lead the ‘right to disconnect’ movement, leaders say
Ultimately, “right to disconnect” laws are about company culture, said Alan King, president and CEO of Workplace Options.
By Ginger Christ • March 20, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz to pilot humanoid robots in its manufacturing facilities
The auto manufacturer plans to use the robots to perform physically demanding or repetitive tasks that are often more hazardous to humans.
By Eric Walz • March 20, 2024 -
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SHRM: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work
Managers are often left out of the conversation and don’t receive formal training on pay equity, the organization reports.
By Carolyn Crist • March 19, 2024 -
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Lack of career development holds back women from leadership, survey says
When women don’t receive the support they need, they are 1.5 times more likely than men to leave their companies to advance in their careers, DDI said.
By Carolyn Crist • March 18, 2024 -
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VW plant in Tennessee seeks UAW vote, union says
It’s the first non-union auto plant to ask for a union election since the United Auto Workers won major concessions from the Detroit Three automakers last fall.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
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Biden administration boosts EV supply chain with $2B lithium loan
The money will fund processing facilities at Lithium Americas’ upcoming Nevada project. General Motors has exclusive purchasing rights to all lithium production for up to 15 years.
By Kate Magill • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Mazda North America
Mazda names new design head for North America
Company veteran Jacques Flynn was on the team behind the current generation of MX-5 sports car.
By Michael Brady • March 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of Continental AG
Continental CFO announces departure
Katja Garcia Vila will continue in the role until the auto supplier hires a replacement.
By Michael Brady • March 15, 2024 -
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Uncertainty reigns as talent leaders grapple with flexibility, AI
A whopping 98% of employers are planning “work design changes” for 2024, Mercer said in its report.
By Caroline Colvin • March 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of General Motors
GM’s software head steps down for health reasons
Mike Abbott joined in May 2023 from Apple to lead the automaker's end-to-end software organization.
By Eric Walz • March 13, 2024 -
Courtesy of Schaeffler
Schaeffler to open $230M Ohio auto manufacturing plant
The Dover facility will produce parts like electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles and is expected to be finished by 2025.
By Joelle Anselmo • March 13, 2024 -
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Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, the Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.
By Carolyn Crist • March 12, 2024 -
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Autoworkers are trying to unionize a Toyota plant in Missouri, UAW says
The Troy facility is the first Toyota plant to publicly announce its organizing efforts since the United Auto Workers launched its nationwide campaign, the labor union said.
By Eric Walz • March 11, 2024 -
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Ford, dealers offer $2M in automotive technician scholarships
The auto industry is facing a shortage of techs, with over 400,000 needed by 2027, according to the automaker.
By Eric Walz • March 7, 2024 -
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Tesla loses top interior designer to aviation startup Skyryse
Peter Blades oversaw the design of the minimalist interiors in the Model 3 and Model Y.
By Eric Walz • March 6, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group.
Hyundai moves up Georgia EV factory timeline
The new plant will now begin production in Q4 of this year, months earlier than expected.
By Sara Samora • March 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Motional
AV startup Motional to cut non-technical staff by 5%
It’s the latest autonomous vehicle company, including Cruise, to face financial challenges as the technology comes under increasing scrutiny.
By Eric Walz • March 1, 2024
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