June 22, 2024

Working Weekends—Greece Approves a Six-Day Workweek

As we debate the benefits of switching to a three-day or four-day workweek, Greece is adopting a six-day workweek to deal with the economic pressure that […]
June 21, 2024

Amazon Union Joins Teamsters—Will Negotiations Finally Begin?

Amazon Labor Union members have voted to join the Teamster union with a resounding 98.3 percent vote in favor of the move. Amazon’s public image has […]
June 20, 2024

Confused about Workplace Etiquette Rules? You’re Not Alone

Workplace etiquette rules are constantly evolving and it’s harder than ever to keep up with what is and isn’t allowed within a workplace. Office behavior norms […]
June 19, 2024

Amazon Labor Law Violation in California Lands a $5.9M Fine

California recently fined Amazon for labor law violations at two warehouses, one in Redlands and another in Moreno Valley. Amazon was fined $5.9 million USD in […]
June 18, 2024

Productivity vs. Privacy—Wells Fargo Fired Employees For Faking Activity

U.S. banking behemoth Wells Fargo recently fired employees for faking keyboard activity to create the illusion of working without actively being at their desks. The staff […]
June 17, 2024

Authenticity in All Things—Exploring LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Businesses

We’re squarely in the middle of Pride month and we’ve seen LGBTQ+ inclusion in business marketing campaigns take on a more downplayed approach this year. Instead […]
June 16, 2024

Supreme Court Decision in Favor of Starbucks in Unionization Case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled the decision in favor of Starbucks on Thursday in a challenge against a labor ruling by a federal judge. This Starbucks […]
June 15, 2024

Tesla Shareholders Greenlight Elon Musk’s $56B Pay Package

Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk getting $56 billion pay package, the electric vehicle-maker said on Thursday, Jun 13. This record-breaking salary is a big thumbs-up […]
June 13, 2024

Family Comes First—Citi’s Parental Leave Policy Sets the Standard

Citi’s parental leave policy has restarted the discussion around parental leave within the workplace, establishing the standards for the kind of accommodations employees can expect. The […]