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Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty
Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Amid political talk at work, employees say they want resources for psychological safety
Employers can facilitate open and respectful dialogue, as well as offer policies and resources to address employees’ concerns and needs, Randstad says.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Balancing AI tools with human talent remains challenging for most companies, report says
Businesses are investing in AI-enhanced HR systems, as well as upskilling employees on AI-related subjects, according to CompTIA.
By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Ultium Cells workers in Tennessee join UAW
The GM battery supplier agreed to recognize the union after a majority of the Spring Hill plant’s employees signed union cards.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Manufacturing production hits 4-year low: August PMI
Increasing inventories and cratering demand are creating “one of the most worrying signals witnessed since the global financial crisis,” according to S&P.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Preemptively, Ford responds to DEI slowdown
The automaker clarified it does not use “hiring quotas” or link compensation to “the achievement of specific diversity goals.”
By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday
While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024 -
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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide
The ruling comes just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says transport carriers won't have vehicles to deliver without the railroads moving them out of the Annacis Auto Terminal.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit
The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike
The labor union said “tens of thousands” of workers are ready to file grievances over the company’s failure to keep product and investment commitments.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Stellantis plans mass layoffs at Warren Truck Plant
The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption
Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey suggests
Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient and automating processes, a new report finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024
Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a recent report shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Volkswagen looks to drive down costs as overhead increases
The automaker aims to improve profitability across its brands, while also pushing early retirements and hiring freezes.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says
Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Industries with in-person work more frequently tout PTO in job ads, Indeed finds
While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.
By Caroline Colvin • July 31, 2024 -
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Sustainability reporting, ESG management roles on the rise: Deloitte
The accounting firm’s survey of 300 executives at public companies pointed to an increase in sustainability oversight as disclosure requirements mount.
By Zoya Mirza • July 29, 2024 -
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GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike
UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.
By Haley Cawthon • July 26, 2024 -
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Bias in hiring, performance evaluations can derail corporate DEI goals
The Conference Board’s “Bias Interrupters” framework offers a way to foster inclusion and control for legal risk.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024 -
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Mentoring programs could help automakers build a future workforce
Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.
By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024 -
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Managers have a hard job — and it’s only getting tougher, survey says
Luckily for employers and employees alike, coaching can have “cascading benefits,” business consulting firm Perceptyx said.
By Kathryn Moody • July 18, 2024
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