In this issue

In this edition, we delve into a pressing workplace issue that often goes unnoticed: playing offensive music and its implications as sexual harassment. We shed light on the importance of maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment for all employees.

We present insightful articles on cutting costs while preserving morale, tackling the challenges posed by overbearing emailers, and profiling influential HR leaders who are transforming the world of work.

This issue also highlights the recently enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, providing expectant employees with enhanced rights and protections. Furthermore, we explore the power of cultural connection, combatting e-presenteeism among remote workers, and Netflix's unconventional HR strategies.

We conclude with a discussion on the vital role each individual plays in building a strong company culture, along with a comprehensive overview of essential HR tools that can optimize your HR management skills.

Fast-Food Workers May Soon Have Scheduling Rights

Recently, New York City became the third and largest major U.S. city to give fast-food workers scheduling rights.

1 min

UK Workers Feel Frustrated By Flatlining Pay

Workers in the UK feel frustrated because their pay has been flat lined for a decade.

1 min

Want To Be An Engineer For Jaguar? Play games!

Recruiters are coming up with innovative ways to test the eligibility of their employees but the automaker Jaguar leaves behind others in this field.

1 min

the growing problem of united states youth unemployment

for the first time in last few decades, the united states’ unemployment rate is steadily dropping - hovering below six percent.

4 mins

Make 2017 One Of The Best Years Ever!

A list of fun social activities to do with your workmates!

3 mins

That's What She Said!” Are You Ready To Handle Millennials Office Affairs?

You may say, it’s a brave new world for office romance, especially among young millennial cubicles. Almostonethird believe it is acceptable to dip your pen in company ink.

7 mins

Should Employees Receive Compensation For Off-The-clock Phone Use?

A majority of European Union (EU) employers struggle to make sense of the mandatory vacation entitlements. In the EU, the law provides employees with mandatory levels of vacation. For instance, in the UK, a full-time employee is entitled to take 28 vacation days, while in France, employees are entitled to 5 weeks of vacation (in addition to public holidays).

1 min

Daca – Employers And What Is Means For Employees

President Donald Trump has announced the decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which has provided removal protection and temporary work permits to nearly 800,000 undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as children.

1 min

Furry Creatures Going Around Your Workplace

When this concept of bringing pets to work was initially brought up, it seemed like a fun activity to do once in a while to lift up the spirits at the workplace. This gave rise to the celebration of a special day wherein the employees would bring their pets to work.

1 min

Modern Workplace Problems

Immigrant Workers’ Rights.

5 mins

Can A Country Like The U.S. Afford To Have Shorter Workdays?

Because happy worker is a better worker!

5 mins

general electric's unique employee rating system

general electric, founded by none other than the inventor thomas edison, is into its second century of existence.

3 mins

obama urges to act on paid sick leave

the dol has issued a rule regarding president obama’s executive order 13707, wherein federal contractors will need to provide up to 7 days of paid sick leave to all of their employees starting january 1, 2017.

1 min

companies: yes, we care about america's $1 trillion student-loan debt problem

facebook offers laundry services, airbnb gives employees a yearly $2,000 bonus to travel the world, google offers massage credits, and evernote offers twice-a-month house cleaning services.

3 mins

companies with the highest csr reputation

when it comes to a percentage of pre-tax profits donates, some companies, big or small, lead the way.

5 mins

You Can Now Tip The Uber Driver Who Made Sure You Reached Safely!

Currently, Uber is undoubtedly one of the topmost ride-hailing giants in the entire world.

1 min

Experience Or Efficiency?

Should I promote the loyal, experienced employee or fresh talent?

1 min

Seniority As A Unit Of Measurement For Efficiency

On a general basis, seniority is defined as the time spent by the particular employee in the given company.

2 mins

Physical Disparity No Bar!

5 Companies which Encourage Differently-abled Employees

2 mins

Cyborgs At Work

A roundup of the latest news and insights on the human resources to keep you informed on issues at the forefront of the industry.

1 min

UK Workers Feel Frustrated By Flatlining Pay

Workers in the UK feel frustrated because their pay has been flat lined for a decade. Low pay has contributed to low interest rates, which will remain low for a long time.

1 min

One More Equal Pay Lawsuit Against Google

Google, Inc. is embroiled in lawsuit that alleges systemic discrimination in pay against women.

1 min

EU Employers Cannot Monitor Employees' Personal Email Sent on Company Servers

The European Union is way ahead of the United States when it comes to protecting employees online privacy rights. An upcoming ePrivacy regulation will limit employers’ ability to employee electronic communications.

1 min

Furry Fiesta! The Benefits Of Taking Your Pet To Work

We usually discuss that a highly competitive world has given rise to immense pressure and need for efficiency among the employees. But we fail to notice that it is not just the employees who are facing the pressure of competition but also our employers.

1 min

The Evolution Of Office Christmas Parties!

The outlandish, drunken office Christmas party used to be a staple of popular culture, namely television, books, and movies. Now it has dropped out of the imagination; the only example I can think of recently is Office Christmas Party, a goofily ridiculous comedy from 2016 starring Jennifer Anniston and TJ Miller. Are office holiday parties a thing of the past? Or have we simply stopped noticing?

4 mins

Bottom Line, A Better Value

Are You 100% HONEST with Your Employees?

5 mins

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