Goldman Sachs won’t budge on its return to office
Starting Jan. 10, mandatory testing will double to twice weekly at one of Wall Street's staunchest advocates of the "return to work."
COVID-19
To keep schools open (and parents at work), New York will send millions of COVID tests to kids
The state expects to distribute 3 million to 3.5 million take-home kits, with priority given to districts that have the highest transmission rates.
COVID is costing employers nearly $1 billion per week
In states where people are more resistant to COVID safety protocols, employers are bracing for higher levels of absenteeism — and higher costs.
‘That’s just how we work’: How UKG has supported working parents during COVID
David Almeda, UKG’s chief people officer, says the evolution of the company’s benefits must continue long after COVID is behind us.
What omicron means for the workforce, according to this doctor and infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Harris, an expert in infectious diseases and occupational environmental medicine, explains what the omicron variant means for the U.S. workforce.
Hospitals are being pushed to financial ruin as nurses quit during the pandemic
Across the country, hospitals are buckling under the strain of nursing shortfalls and the spiraling cost of hiring replacements.
Bank of America tells NYC staff they can WFH over the holiday
The bank is also providing free COVID-19 tests to staff and continuing to encourage employees to take precautions that will keep them safe.
Benefits Think 4 steps to help employers navigate vaccine and testing mandates
Expect challenges ahead as the pandemic nears its second year.
Bhushan Sethi
PwC
Small businesses are struggling: How to help during a make-or-break holiday season
Creating visibility for local shops and entrepreneurs is a group effort.
Recruiters get a large wage bump due to rising demand
Other occupations that saw large gains in real wages include cleaners, restaurant managers and web developers.
Google will sack staff who refuse to comply with vaccine policies
The Alphabet unit warned employees they had until Dec. 3 to declare and prove their vaccination status.
House panel asks Disney, Boeing, others for info on COVID’s impact on female employees
Companies were asked for information on their layoff criteria, leave policies and benefits adopted during the pandemic.
Ho, ho, uh-oh: Here’s how the labor shortage is threatening companies’ holiday staffing plans
There may not be enough employees, but there is no shortage in consumers looking to spend — spelling trouble for retailers everywhere.
This staffing platform launched a new tool to help nurses in the fight against COVID-19
Previously, the time taken to move a nurse from one institution to another had the potential to put patients at risk.
This company is trying to build sustainable solutions for post-pandemic caregiving
Although the majority of caregivers report receiving help with their caregiving responsibilities, over a quarter are still struggling to find support.
U.S. payrolls growth slowed in November while jobless rate fell
Job growth registered its smallest gain this year.
Renewed U.S. jobs strength confronts fresh challenge in omicron
Momentum may be tested by a new COVID-19 strain that could keep potential workers sidelined for longer.
What the OSHA vaccine mandate could mean for America’s workforce
Two experts delve into how the OSHA vaccine mandate will affect employers and employees across the U.S.
Amazon accused of underreporting COVID cases contracted at work
Of the almost 20,000 employees the company said contracted the coronavirus last year, Amazon maintains only 27 potentially caught it at work.
The most important information on your resume might just be your vax status
Nearly three-quarters of hiring managers say they want applicants to include their vaccination status on their resume.
