Generous perks equals happy workers? Not always. Here"s what employees really want
Many Australian companies offer a range of benefits and perks to workers, hoping to attract top talent and strengthen employee loyalty......»»
Yanfeng to close Missouri plant, lay off 444 workers, as GM ends Malibu production
Yanfeng International in November will close its plant in Riverside, Mo., around the same time GM plans to end Chevrolet Malibu production at a nearby assembly plant, according to a recently posted layoff notice......»»
VW stops sale of ID4 over faulty door handles, halts output and furloughs employees
As a result of a stop-sale, VW is pausing ID4 production in Chattanooga with some employees set to be furloughed......»»
Why 80% of CEOs aim to bring their workers back to the office
Why 80% of CEOs aim to bring their workers back to the office.....»»
Landmark AI deal sees Hollywood giant Lionsgate provide library for AI training
Runway deal will create a Lionsgate AI video generator, but not everyone is happy. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Malte Mueller via Getty Images) On Wednesday, AI video synthesis firm Runway and entertainment company Li.....»»
Young professionals are struggling to socially adapt in the workplace; how educators can help
Despite ongoing worries about how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, research shows that employers increasingly value something that only human workers can provide—soft skills. These include knowing how to communicate with co-workers, put ot.....»»
Backlash over Amazon’s return to office comes as workers demand higher wages
Pressure increases for Amazon to raise wages amid return-to-office turmoil. Enlarge / Warehouse workers at the STL8 Amazon Fulfillment Center marched on the boss Wednesday to demand a $25 an hour minimum wage for all workers. (cr.....»»
More governments are promising a "right to disconnect"—but psychology affects how well we can unplug from work
The idea of a "right to disconnect" from work is gaining traction worldwide, with countries like France and Spain enacting laws to protect workers from the demands of the digital age. The UK government has also indicated it will do the same......»»
Cisco"s second layoff of 2024 affects thousands of employees
Cisco"s second layoff of 2024 affects thousands of employees.....»»
GM, Unifor reach tentative deal at CAMI BrightDrop EV van plant in Ontario
The deal, if ratified by rank-and-file members, will cover about 1,300 hourly workers at GM Canada’s CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario......»»
Service tip: Engage with staff to combat employees feeling disconnected
To improve service department culture, listen and engage with staff to build their trust......»»
Overwatch 2 is now on Xbox Game Pass, and it comes with perks
Yes, Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, but Game Pass subscribers can now play it there and get a few extra perks for doing so......»»
Amazon kills remote working, tells workers to be in office 5 days a week
Hot-desking is out, assigned floor plans are in. Enlarge / Amazon fulfillment center in Las Vegas, Nevada. (credit: Getty Images | 4kodiak) Amazon has told staff they must return to the office five days a week from the s.....»»
Sony-Honda venture shows off Afeela prototype to Amazon employees
The display and demonstrations are yet another way Sony Honda Mobility is hoping to build brand awareness......»»
Get back to the office, Amazon tells its workers
Amazon has told its employees to come to the office five days a week as it seeks to end the hybrid working style brought in as a result of the pandemic......»»
Don’t miss this limited time Disney Plus new subscriber deal
There's a great Disney Plus deal going on right now for just $2 per month for three months along with some great perks to enjoy as well......»»
Boeing risks losing billions as 33,000 workers vote to strike
Workers refused to waste leverage as Boeing deals with $45 billion debt. Enlarge / Union members cheer during a news conference following a vote count on the union contract at the IAM District 751 Main Union Hall in Seattle, Wash.....»»
New research finds employees feel pressure to work while sick, which has been shown to cost companies billions
Employees often feel pressure to work while sick, leading to lost productivity, deviant behaviors such as theft and mistreatment of coworkers and intent to leave the organization, according to new research led by University of South Florida Assistant.....»»
Study: Managers can boost everyone"s productivity by praising successful workers in company-wide messaging
Workplace communications platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams are sometimes accused of reducing productivity by distracting workers with constant messages and the need to respond to them......»»
Why are so many of England"s care workers migrants?
Care homes in England are warning they may have to close, as the sector's longstanding staffing crisis faces further trouble due to changes in immigration policy......»»
Xbox lays off 650 people, says that won’t lead to canceled games
Microsoft is conducting its second round of Xbox layoffs this year, with 650 workers impacted......»»