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Google HR Leader Says Acknowledging Vulnerability Is Good for Your Team  

While it may seem counterintuitive for leaders to admit vulnerabilities to their subordinates, doing so can go a long way in fostering a team that could propel a business to greater heights. So reports Human Resource Executive.

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Southwest Airlines Holiday Travel Debacle Imparts Lessons for HR

Southwest Airlines’ technological collapse led to the cancellation of almost 17,000 flights during a holiday week in December, but that failure highlights the important role across different industries that human resources can play in transforming digital capabilities. So reports Human Resource Executive.

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PLEASE GO HOME: Tech Firm Pushes to Employees to Log Off

An India-based technology company drew worldwide attention after a human resources specialist shared a message that flashes on employees’ screens. So reports NBC News.

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Working Weekends Becomes More Common Post Pandemic  

While remote work remains a prominent feature of the labor market three years after the COVID-19 pandemic, workers are also clocking in more hours on weekends. So reports Yahoo Finance.

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Disney To Slash Global Payroll With 7,000 Job Cuts

Disney is cutting a big chunk of its global workforce of about 220,000 with the goal of saving $5.5 billion. So reports CNN.

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Apple Hires Its First Chief People Officer

Apple has created its first chief people officer role that will result in a 30-year veteran of the company turning over her human resources responsibilities to the newcomer. So reports Apple Magazine.

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Another Pandemic Casualty: Black, Latina Women Gone from Workforce  

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 200,000 Black and Latina women are no longer part of the workforce, according to a workplace inequity survey. So reports Fast Company.

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Boeing Targets HR In Plans to Cut 2,000 Jobs  

Despite Boeing’s announcement at the end of January that it plans to hire 10,000 this year, the company had bad news for non-union employees in its human resources and finance divisions. So reports The Seattle Times.

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Work Intruding on Dating Scene  

Many find balancing work and their personal life challenging. In fact, more than 50% of survey respondents acknowledge checking up on their work during a date. So reports Employee Benefit News.

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JPMorgan CEO Shoots Down Remote Work for Young Workers

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon took another swipe at remote working, but did make an exception for women. So reports Bloomberg.

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