Fewer employees want to work a four-day week now than before the Covid pandemic, says research Summary New research from Chloe Dixon at the University of Southampton analysed Labour Force Survey data covering 30,335 UK respondents from 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023, plus 21 follow-up interviews. Contrary to the idea that Covid sparked a lasting […]
Just a moment… Summary The requested page returned a 403 Forbidden / CAPTCHA response, so the original article content could not be retrieved directly. Based on the URL and topic — converting HR analytics into executive-ready presentations — the likely focus is on practical ways HR teams can turn data into clear, decision-oriented information for […]
Employers say they are staying the course instead of hiring right now Summary A new ManpowerGroup report shows employers are taking a measured approach to hiring as economic uncertainty continues. Forty-five percent of surveyed employers expect to keep headcount steady in Q4 2025 — the highest share since early 2022 — while fewer than 40% […]
Gartner predicts Fortune 500 companies won’t eliminate human agents anytime soon Summary Gartner predicts none of the Fortune 500 will have fully removed human customer‑service agents by 2028. While AI will continue to automate routine tasks and reduce some headcount, the remaining customer‑service work is often complex, high‑risk or emotionally charged and still needs human […]
Top talent are quitting due to stalled career growth, survey shows Summary Workday’s new research shows top performers are leaving organisations because career mobility has stalled. Promotions fell in 10 of 11 industries and internal hiring slipped by about 8%. The analysis — based on Workday data and surveys of more than 1,700 business leaders […]
EEOC: Cheerwine bottling company fired an employee because of her MS, despite doctor’s clearance Summary The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued Piedmont Cheerwine Bottling Co., alleging the employer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by subjecting a new merchandiser with multiple sclerosis to a medical-style physical agility test and then firing her […]
HR manager’s bias concerns weren’t the basis for her firing, 6th Circuit finds Summary The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling that a former University of Toledo HR director failed to prove she was fired in retaliation for raising concerns about an allegedly unlawful promotion. The plaintiff said she objected […]
Back to Basics: How the ADA restricts medical exams and inquiries for current employees Summary The article explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) limits what employers can ask and require when a current employee requests an accommodation. Employers must engage in an individualized, interactive process but should avoid overly probing disability-related questions. If […]
Carroll denies ESPN report that Brady talks strategy with Raiders OC Summary Raiders head coach Pete Carroll pushed back on an ESPN sideline report that suggested minority owner Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly speak two to three times per week to go through film and the weekly game plan. Carroll called that characterisation […]
3 takeaways from Raiders’ loss: Smith struggles on ‘Monday Night Football’ Summary The Raiders fell to the Los Angeles Chargers in Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium, a game defined by Los Angeles’ defence and an up-and-down night for Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. The Chargers forced key turnovers (including an interception by Tony Jefferson) and […]
