Amazon to cut more than 18,000 jobs in continued layoffs
This is the biggest reduction in the online retailer's history.
Employee relations
How Synchrony avoided the Great Resignation in 2022
"We talk a lot about flexibility becoming the new currency," says Claudine Hoverson, chief talent officer at financial services firm Synchrony.
Long story short: Bringing joy to the workplace
Our top stories of the week spotlight workplace cultures that are prioritizing happiness and cheer for employees.
Only 30% of workers say their employer respects holiday PTO
A recent survey reveals that many employers are making it hard for employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance — especially during the holidays.
Just 57% of women are comfortable asking for a raise
During the pandemic, women endured some of the biggest career setbacks. Now, they're bouncing back, and want to be fairly compensated.
Do you suddenly have less responsibility at work? You could be getting quietly fired
Need to let an employee go? Do the hard work and address the problem head on, this CPO says.
‘They’re pointless’: This CEO says the office is a waste of money
Companies use approximately 10% of their balance sheet on real estate. As the world becomes more virtual, is the financial strain worth it?
A return to the office could help employees avoid conflict
Working from home can poison office relations because communicating virtually requires far more empathy than meeting people in real life, according to the chief executive of the real estate group JLL.
Pursuit of happiness: Employer outlook on work is finally on the rise
Eighty-seven percent of workers have reported to ‘love’ or ‘like’ their jobs, and over half of respondents claim it’s because their work is meaningful.
10 companies where employees feel good about their future
Nearly 4.3 million people quit their jobs in January and almost half of employees are looking for a new job or plan to soon.
Getting employees to quit smoking is the latest wellness initiative for employers
The pandemic negatively impacted tobacco usage for almost half of employees, prompting 96% of them to smoke while on the job.
Remote work isn’t going anywhere soon
Two recent studies point to the long-lasting impact of work from home.
This partnership is creating a guide to onboarding immigrant employees
While immigrants make up 17% of the U.S. workforce, a lack of English language proficiency is a major barrier to employment for many.
Love contract: Why workplace romances are on the rise post-pandemic
The number of workers currently involved with a colleague is six percentage points higher than before COVID.
Netflix boosts number of Black executives and women at work
Netflix has increased the diversity of its U.S. staff as the company looks to have its workforce better mirror the broader population.
IT on the go: How remote work is making tech support more challenging
Deskless workers — like service technicians and home health aides — are missing out on important tech advancements that would make their jobs easier.
Bosses admit to ‘proximity bias,’ want workers back in offices anyway
More than four out of 10 executives ranked the potential inequities between remote and in-office employees as their number one concern.
This fintech’s paid-leave policy now includes ‘me days’ and time off for pregnancy loss
In a culture where workers often feel a stigma surrounding time off, it’s important to encourage employees to prioritize themselves.
Glassdoor names its top 25 places to work in 2022
The pandemic has put employees in control of workplace culture, and they're demanding more than just traditional benefits.
10 companies that have adopted the 4-day workweek
Check out the employers helping employees work fewer hours, while maintaining productivity.
