News Roundup (1225)
GE Puts Pensions On Ice for 20,000 U.S. Employees
- Wednesday, 23 October 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
General Electric this month said it will halt the pensions for about 20,000 of its U.S. salaried workers as the mega corporation seeks to cut its pension deficit by about $5 billion to $8 billion.
Read more...Using Halloween to Lift Workers’ Spirits
- Wednesday, 23 October 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
Human resources can get a nice return on investment by spending a small amount for their office Halloween party. So reports All Business.
Read more...Vermont Lawmakers Grapple with Lack of HR Office
- Wednesday, 23 October 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
Even as lawmakers in Vermont’s General Assembly have passed laws dealing with sexual harassment, pay and other issues for private employers, the body lacks its own human resources office. So reports the VTDigger.
Read more...Managers Ill-equipped to Handle HR’s Job
- Saturday, 05 October 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
Managers are usually the first to hear from employees with gripes and concerns and who are too fearful to approach human resources. However, managers are often unprepared to help these workers. So reports CNBC.
Read more...Top HR Managers Fleeing WeWork
- Saturday, 05 October 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
Nearly 12 of WeWork’s leading human resources managers have left over the last year or are getting ready to leave the firm amid massive turnmoil at the firm. So reports Business Insider, citing The Information.
Read more...Fast Company Releases Its 'Best Workplaces for Innovators' Lists
- Friday, 20 September 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
Innovators may want to peruse 50 companies that have garnered praise for encouraging employees to stretch their capabilities. So reports Fast Company.
Read more...Ex-Under Armour Exec Files Racial Discrimination Suit
- Friday, 20 September 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
A former marketing executive for Under Armour has sued the Baltimore-based athletic apparel giant for racial discrimination and defamation. So reports The Baltimore Sun.
Read more...Ex-Tinder Exec Says Former CEO Sexually Assaulted Her
- Friday, 20 September 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
The former marketing head of Tinder, an online dating site, has sued the firm’s parent companies and its former CEO alleging she was fired after she publicly alleged sexual assault. So reports The Verge.
Read more...Marriott Turns to New App for Wellness for 730,000+ Employees
- Saturday, 07 September 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
Marriott International turned to a new app for a wellness program for its 730,000+ global workforce. So reports Forbes.
Read more...Dissecting the Hype Around 'Disruptive' Leaders
- Saturday, 07 September 2019
- News Roundup
- Written by PHRM News
So-called disruptive leaders have risen as the newest star players in the workplace for being bold. But, as the name implies, this leadership style could also mean havoc and disharmony. So reports The Wall Street Journal.
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