Hollywood writers, represented by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), went on strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers way back on May 2, 2023. It’s still going on, and on July 13, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Union
Nearly 80% of working adults in the US have started looking for a new job in the past year. It’s more important than ever for HR teams to understand what motivates their employees and contributes to their happiness and productivity. You may have good benefits and a focus on employee wellbeing,
I’ve been working in HR for more than 20 years, but I’ve also worked in media for a long time, which makes me uniquely positioned to help you go viral as an employer! Of course, nothing can guarantee virality, but there are many things you can do to
If you want to attract more candidates, LinkedIn has a suggestion: Focus your job description on skills. LinkedIn looked at its data and found that a “skills first” approach to job descriptions can increase applications by 11% — which can make a huge difference for companies that struggle to find
It’s super frustrating when an employee quits or, worse, walks out mid-shift. According to a picture that’s been going around the internet, a McDonald’s is trying to stop it by prohibiting quitting. I don’t know if it’s real. My best guess is that it was the bright idea of a
I’m a brand-new HR director, and I recently discovered that an employee earns $13K more than her director, who oversees a team of 10. The highly paid employee, Jane, signed her offer letter in 2021. The finance team explained to me that the employee’s higher pay was due
According to a new initiative between the Society for Human Resource Management and the Charles Koch Foundation, skills-based hiring is the future of work. “Businesses looking to succeed going forward must continue to evolve their hiring practices,” said Wendi Safstrom, president of the SHRM Foundation. “The U.S. has entered a
I frequently get pictures from Pixabay to illustrate posts. I used the search term “America,” and it did not disappoint. Here’s just a brief snapshot of what it returned. I’ve been living in Switzerland for 14 years and I do love it here. But, my heart is still
The American Trucking Association estimates that by 2028 there will be a 160,000 person truck driver shortage. So you would think that discrimination against any group would be the last thing on the mind of any business that needs truck drivers. When there is a shortage, you can’t afford
Gerald Groff, an evangelical Christian postal worker, specifically took a job at the US postal service because he wouldn’t have to work on Sundays. Enter Amazon, which signed a contract with the USPS to deliver on Sunday. While this was a financial benefit for the USPS, it meant
