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Thousands of security workers for Big Tech companies are on strike in California
Security officers at some of the most prominent tech companies in Silicon Valley have been poised to walk off the job since voting to authorize a strike earlier this month. The workers have been in talks with major secur…
Starbucks, Florida AG ink deal to end lawsuit over alleged illegal DEI practices
Attorney General James Uthmeier alleged that the coffee chain excluded or disfavored nonminorities in a lawsuit that mirrored recent federal enforcement activity.
Butterball settles EEOC allegation it was liable for vendor’s failure to process ADA leave request
Employers can’t delegate their responsibility for complying with federal law to a third-party administrator, an EEOC attorney said.
Barclays workers in the U.K. demand extra pay to return to office
Barclays workers in the United Kingdom are protesting the bank’s move from two office days a week to three (with senior staff expected four days) and demanding that the firm cover costs associated with the policy. Thousa…
How to end a client relationship on good terms
A few years ago, I ended a client relationship over what I’ll call “values misalignment.” It had been steady work for many months. But the company’s public positions on several issues were in direct opposition to things…
‘Rampant pay cynicism’ threatens companies, report finds
“A depleted workforce paired with cynicism about pay creates a precarious moment for employers,” a global rewards leader at Marsh said.
AI summaries leave a paper trail recruiters might not be ready for
“A job seeker’s mistake could be recorded permanently. An interviewer’s insensitive — or even illegal — question could also be captured,” one CEO said.
This week in 5 numbers: Amazon will give grocery benefits to workers
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how many employers say artificial intelligence is actually slowing down the hiring process.
Ignoring a doctor’s note can be costly, EEOC reminds employers
Employers should “leave the work of identifying pregnancy-related risks and limitations to qualified medical professionals,” the agency said in conciliating two separate cases.
Activision Blizzard hit with new sexual assault, harassment claims in lawsuit
The video game publisher’s HR department — previously alleged to have condoned a “frat boy culture” — was dismissive of the plaintiff’s complaints, she claimed.
How to figure out which advice is worth taking
If you are ambitious in your goals for work and want to continue improving your performance, then you’re going to get a lot of advice from people. If you try to follow all the advice you get, you’ll be a like a dog chasi…
How can employers boost workers’ 401(k)s? Student loan matching.
The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 for the first time allowed employers to match eligible employee payments on student loans.
Amazon ups minimum hourly starting wage to $20
The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.
AI Exposure Isn’t Squeezing Advertised Pay in the US — It’s Boosting It
Advertised pay is rising fastest in occupations most exposed to AI.
Employers may not know how to explain their pay decisions, Aon says
Only a third of those surveyed said they have conducted a pay remediation analysis, and only 5% could say that remediation is largely complete.
Warren Buffett, Richard Branson, and Satya Nadella feel their hobbies make them more successful. Science says they’re right
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says playing cricket taught him lessons about teamwork and leadership —put your team first, and bring out the best in other people—that have stayed with him throughout his career. Richard Bran…
How to keep your job in the AI age without knowing AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, but staying relevant doesn’t require learning to code or becoming a data scientist. This guide draws on insights from career strategists and organizational psychologis…
Gen Z doesn’t trust anyone—especially their bosses, data shows
Only 13% of Gen Z say that most people can be trusted , according to a report by a political scientist at Washington University in St. Louis, while 74% think “you can’t be too careful.” “Gen Z will be the least trusting…
Amazon just raised its minimum wage to $20
Just in time for its busiest season, Amazon has raised wages for its frontline workers, bringing their starting pay to $20 per hour. The boost amounts to a $1 increase in minimum hourly wages for the hundreds of thousand…
September 2026 FOMC Reaction: Walking a Fine Line
Tackling persistent inflation is a clear priority, but price pressures beyond the Fed’s control may limit its ability to tame it without damaging the labor market.
Without saying a word, Warren Buffett successor Greg Abel just taught a powerful lesson in leadership
What’s the most powerful thing you can do to establish yourself when you’re the new CEO of a company? Not just any company, a trillion-dollar company that has existed for 187 years. The CEO you’re replacing is so beloved…
The confidence myth: Why waiting to feel ready holds women back
I’ve noticed there’s a belief that women often carry quietly: I’ll do it when I feel more confident. And it sounds perfectly reasonable on the surface. I’ve heard things along the lines of: “I’m sort of starting a busine…
New ‘LinkedIn for government’ helps Americans get into public service
After bouncing around employers for much of her career, Joya Patel says she finally felt settled when she joined the Department of Health and Human Services in 2023. That was especially true after being promoted to its d…
Are first impressions as important as we think?
Although most people see themselves as open-minded, we all tend to judge others before we truly get to know them . Prejudging people before we even properly interact with them is the norm, and the origin of the term prej…
Putting culture at the core of your business
Featuring Cherien Dabis, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Actress, Visibility Films; Sean Sherman, Founder and CEO, NATIFS and the Sioux Chef and Wilglory Tanjong, Founder, Anima Iris Moderated by Tania Rahman, Social Media…
A manager rejected a top candidate over one tool. It backfired immediately
Hiring the right person is hard . Learning to be an end user on most commercially available software is not hard. Bryan Creely, a former recruiter and currently cofounder and CEO of Soor , shared a time when he applied f…
Sabbaticals are a powerful retention tool. Here’s the research to prove it
Formal sabbatical policies are increasingly attractive for employees, but are often misunderstood by companies considering them. Giving employees more than a vacation—months, not days or weeks—provides unexpected benefit…
AQ is the new IQ
What does it take to operate, let alone succeed, in an environment where the pace is relentless, the stakes are massive, and every decision carries a risk of failure, at least on some scale? How do you orient yourself wh…
The 8 habits of great conversationalists
When people talk about being “good at conversation,” they often imagine something innate. They think of charisma, wit, or the ability to hold court effortlessly. But after hundreds of lunches with strangers, I came to se…
How to sound like a human, not a robot, in the age of AI
Last year, The Economist named “AI Slop” as its 2025 word of the year. “Slop merchants clog up the internet with drivel,” it wrote. Search Google for a health question and you’ll find endless articles filled with AI -wri…