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HR Burnout the Worst During Pandemic Years: Industry Veteran

A 20-year human resources veteran says nothing compares to the mental and emotional toll the profession has endured than over the last two years. So reports Time.

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CEO Who Virtually Fired 900+ Employees Sued for Allegedly Conning Investors

Vishal Garg became infamous after he fired more than 900 workers over Zoom last year and now is facing allegations that he misled investors. So reports CNN.

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HR Executives Aim to Boost Pay to Blunt Rising Inflation

More human resources executives are planning to increase worker compensation as a way to fight against increasing inflation. So reports Human Resource Executive, citing a survey.

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National Pizza China Sued By Ex-Employee for Discrimination  

A Seattle, Washington-based pizza restaurant chain that had won praise for inclusive hiring is facing discrimination allegations by a black former employee. So reports Axios.

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Tesla Spied On Its Workers’ Facebook Platforms Amid 2017 Union Drive

Elon Musk's Tesla tapped a public relations firm in 2017 and 2018 to monitor its employees on Facebook during a time when some workers looked to launch a union at its Fremont, California factory. So reports CNBC, citing invoices and documents it reviewed.

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Making the Case for Agile Methodology to Head Off Employee Burnout

As traditional ways of engaging employees prove insufficient post-pandemic, some human resources teams are looking at so-called agile methodology to improve employee wellbeing. So reports Human Resource Online.

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Activision Blizzard Workers Form Group to Fight Sex, Gender Discrimination at Firm

A dozen Activision Blizzard workers started a group to address sex and gender discrimination at the company despite a recent settlement over similar concerns. So reports The Washington Post.

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Salesforce Workers Urge Company To Ditch Biz Ties With Gun Lobby

Salesforce is facing major pressure from thousands of its employees to sever its business ties with the National Rifle Association following the deadly Uvalde, Texas, elementary school shooting. So reports SF Gate.

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Women’s Soccer League, Payroll Provider Team Up to Tackle Gender Wage Gap

The National Women's Soccer League Players Association has teamed up with UKG, a national payroll provider, to address the enormous gender wage gap. So reports Employee Benefit News.

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How to Engage Camera-Shy Employees to Show Face on Video Calls

Managers frustrated over workers who shut the camera off during Zoom or video conference calls can deploy creative ways to keep their staff engaged. So reports Society for Human Resource Management.

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