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Workplace Harassment Persists as Silence Undermines Policies
A study of over 3,700 employees across five nations identified three core silence behaviors—staying silent, silencing others, and not listening—that strongly predict rising harassment levels. Despite widespread anti‑harassment policies, these silence signals keep misconduct entrenched, urging leaders to tackle cultural barriers to reporting.
Encirc, a UK glass bottle maker for major beverage brands, faces strikes after announcing plans to cut 28 jobs despite reporting £191 million (≈$242 million) profit for 2025. Unite union members at the Elton, Cheshire plant scheduled walkouts March 28‑30 and April 3‑7, warning supply disruptions for popular drinks. Management’s redundancy proposal raises concerns over safety, workload, and morale. The dispute highlights tension between profitability and workforce investment.
🚀 Elsevier is hiring software engineers, data scientists, prompt engineers, and tech leaders to join its growing tech hubs in Mexico, India, the Netherlands, and beyond. 💡 Work on AI-driven products, global data platforms, and scalable solutions used by millions 🌍...
Indigo appointed Aloke Singh, former MD and CEO of Air India Express, as its new Chief Strategy Officer to drive strategic planning, operational efficiency, and international expansion. Singh brings over three decades of aviation experience and will report to Managing...
Traliant unveiled a fully redesigned Preventing Workplace Harassment course that uses a cinematic, TV‑style narrative to teach anti‑harassment laws. The platform offers industry‑specific and international editions, automatically tailoring content to a learner’s role and location, and meets mandates across U.S....
On 21 May 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence released its April 2026 civil servant diversity statistics, outlining the gender, ethnic, disability and sexual‑orientation composition of its civilian workforce. Women now represent 45% of MOD civilian staff, ethnic minorities 12%,...
Jooble’s survey of 1,756 U.S. job seekers finds that 68% of remote workers report higher productivity, despite 71.5% admitting to handling personal matters during the workday. While 42% say they work longer hours, most (52.5%) still keep a standard eight‑hour...
Starbucks faces a proxy fight as activist investors, led by the Strategic Organizing Center Investment Group, seek to oust lead director Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and nominating committee chair Beth Ford for dissolving the Environmental, Partner and Community Impact (EPCI) committee that oversaw labor...
Zurich has named Harriet Taylor as head of its Global Employee Benefits Solutions (ZGEBS) unit, succeeding Arnau Vila Llavina who has left the firm. Taylor brings more than two decades of experience at Zurich, spanning global proposition development and underwriting....
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Aptitude tests assess an individual's innate ability to perform in specific domains without prior training, and are widely used in education, hiring, and career counseling. Schools employ them for gifted placement, language potential, and curriculum guidance, while employers use them—especially...
Magnificent Noise, a leading New York‑based podcast production house, is hiring a part‑time Video Editor to translate long‑form audio conversations into compelling visual narratives. The role offers $65‑85 per hour for 15‑20 hours weekly, with a hybrid schedule that blends...
The National House Building Council (NHBC) hosted its Apprentice of the Year Awards in Milton Keynes, recognizing standout apprentices such as Jack Hart, Bailey Johnson and Corree Lamb for excellence in bricklaying, groundworks and site supervision. The event highlights NHBC’s...
Debbie Crosbie, Group CEO of Nationwide and Women in Finance Champion, discussed her career and the ongoing push for gender parity in UK financial services. She highlighted that women occupy only 18.6% of senior leadership roles, while over 400 firms...
Did you know that *joy* can be a strategic advantage? We often think of professional success as the result of grit alone, but Amy Leneker argues that both leaders and employees need joy to sustain high performance. When we find...
In February 2026 Breeze Wellbeing introduced “Insights,” a curated knowledge‑base of specialist articles and peer stories aimed at reducing workplace loneliness. The feature links directly to self‑discovery assessments, delivering personalized content on topics such as relationships, ADHD and emotional awareness....
Confirm announced the full launch of its Unified AI Agents HR Platform at Transform 2026, offering a single system that handles onboarding, performance management, manager coaching, and employee service desk functions. The solution replaces a patchwork of single‑purpose HR AI...
Accurate has launched an enhanced Identity Verification service that matches a government‑issued ID with a real‑time selfie in seconds, eliminating the need for a download‑required app. The solution covers more than 200 countries and is built for remote‑first, global employers....
Employers expanding globally face diverse restrictions on background checks. Criminal record inquiries are heavily limited, with many countries prohibiting access to spent convictions, while drug testing rules differ widely, often illegal in Europe and requiring consent elsewhere. Education verification remains...
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) has publicly demanded greater transparency after Skydance Media’s merger with CBS triggered a second round of layoffs and the shutdown of CBS News Radio. The union warned that the rapid changes, announced only...
The Remote Jobs Weekly List (Mar 23, 2026) publishes over 100 remote openings across engineering, product, data, sales, marketing, and support functions. High‑profile tech firms such as GitLab, Canonical, and Mercury dominate the roster, offering roles in the United States, Canada, Europe,...
The New Mexico Court of Appeals upheld a permanent injunction that bars union organizer Adrienne Enghouse from entering CEO Jamie Silva‑Steele’s private residence after she left a union‑related flyer at the front door. The court found Enghouse intended to trespass,...
Donohoe Hospitality Services promoted Jeremy Huvard to vice president of sales and marketing and Malcolm Mitchell to vice president of restaurants and bars. Huvard, a 25‑year sales veteran, will now steer portfolio‑wide sales, revenue and marketing strategies. Mitchell, a chef‑author...
The California Age‑Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) faces ongoing constitutional challenges after NetChoice’s lawsuits. In March 2026 the Ninth Circuit ruled that the law’s broad coverage definition and age‑estimation requirement likely survive facial challenges, but found data‑use and dark‑pattern provisions unconstitutionally...
In August 2025 ANZ Bank informed staff of layoffs via an automated email, prompting public outrage and an apology that framed the incident as a scheduling error. The episode illustrates a broader shift as companies embed AI into decisions traditionally...
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are re‑examining traditional PBM‑centric distribution by offering direct‑to‑employer drug purchasing models. Companies like Andel charge a per‑prescription transaction fee and eliminate administrative or per‑member fees, aiming to lower drug spend for employers. Their platform centralizes prescription intake, routes...
Deel unveiled its biggest platform upgrade at Big Deel 2026, adding a fully integrated applicant tracking system (ATS) that connects hiring, compensation, and workforce planning to its global payroll engine. The company, serving over 40,000 firms, highlighted AI‑driven sourcing, real‑time budget...
From 1 April, companies are revamping compensation structures to meet a revised wage definition that mandates basic pay and linked components constitute at least 50 percent of total salary. To comply, firms are boosting basic pay while trimming flexible allowances such as...
Carefam, a conversational AI platform for healthcare staffing, emerged from stealth with a $14.5 million Series A led by Pitango HealthTech and backed by Emerge. The solution automates candidate outreach, interview scheduling, and credential verification, escalating only complex decisions to human HR...
Elsevier has been shortlisted at the 2026 Internal Communications and Engagement Awards in two categories: 🏆 Best Use of Data 🏆 Best Engagement of Employer Brand Ambassadors These awards celebrate organisations that are redefining how they connect, inspire, and engage their people, recognising...
Enterprise talent leaders are confronting a surge of AI‑assisted candidates who can produce flawless résumés, cover letters and interview answers. Fabric’s analysis shows AI‑driven cheating jumped from 15% to 35% of candidates between June and December 2025, and Gartner forecasts...
Organizations are feeling the strain of leaner teams and expanded responsibilities, creating execution gaps that full‑time hiring can’t quickly fill. Role compression overloads top performers and leaves hidden skill gaps. Meanwhile, contract and freelance talent now represents 7.4% of U.S....
A per‑diem clinic worker quit after her morning shifts were gradually moved to late‑night hours, clashing with her upcoming semester. The schedule shift, coupled with vague communication, pushed her to accept a remote position offering higher pay and predictable hours....
OpenAI plans to increase its workforce from roughly 4,500 to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, targeting enterprise‑focused ChatGPT products. The expansion follows a “code red” memo from CEO Sam Altman and aims to outpace rivals such as Anthropic...
SBI Cards and Payment Services allotted 5,530 equity shares to eligible employees under two ESOP schemes, approved on March 22, 2026. The 2019 plan issued about 3,350 shares at an exercise price of roughly $1.83 per share, while the 2023...
“It feels like Squid Game”: China’s workers scramble to keep up in the AI race Employees are rushing to learn new tools as layoffs and automation fuel widespread AI anxiety. On RedNote: “Trying to keep up with AI is more exhausting than...
Addressing the Barriers Blocking Employee Development - https://t.co/Zr5vNySH4O - https://t.co/NcdrIyeMNU by Corey Tatel and Megan Mulherin
The Canadian government has extended three temporary Employment Insurance measures aimed at workers hit by U.S. tariff disruptions until October 10, 2026, adding six months of enhanced income support. The extensions include waiving the one‑week EI waiting period, suspending the treatment of...
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Pay transparency regulations are accelerating, with 16 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. already enacting laws and the EU Pay Transparency Directive set to take effect in June. Mercer’s research shows 81% of U.S. firms have begun a transparency strategy, yet...
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: Issue #11: Root Rot – What Burnout, Friction, and Bureaucracy Are Really Telling You https://t.co/3U2dB33aSg Orgs don’t fail when people stop caring; they fail when the system makes it impossible for people...
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Tracker, an AI‑native recruitment platform used by over 1,000 staffing agencies, has broadened its offering to include back‑office operations and payroll integrations. The new suite links candidate sourcing, placement, timesheets, billing, expense management, compliance, onboarding and payroll into a single...
People usually call nurses, teachers, therapists, & social workers "caring” or "helping” professions. My acronym for them: HEAL—Health, Education, Administration, and Literacy. These HEAL jobs matter just as much as any other profession, and are essential. Getting men into these...
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Financial advisory firms are turning to personality and aptitude assessments to boost team satisfaction, productivity, and retention. The article emphasizes selecting tools that are psychometrically sound, contrastable, and focused, such as Insights Discovery, CliftonStrengths, Kolbe A Index, and Working Genius....
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Leaders who first disclose a role’s toughest challenges before highlighting its benefits help candidates form realistic expectations. By candidly outlining potential obstacles, they avoid the “reality shock” that often follows a glossy recruitment pitch. Once the negatives are acknowledged, leaders...
New @nberpubs: "What Makes New Work Different from More Work?" https://t.co/UTizy5J0Tr "new work serves as a countervailing force to automation-driven job displacement not merely by creating additional employment, but also by generating new domains of human expertise that command market premiums"
Measles cases in the United States are climbing sharply, with 2025 recording over 2,200 infections—the highest in two decades—and 2026 already reporting nearly 1,500 cases across 27 states. The CDC has identified 14 new outbreaks this year, and the nation...
