Industry News – General developments across sectors
Businessolver has unveiled insights from its annual State of Workplace Empathy study, revealing a disturbing link between empathy levels in the workplace and employee wellbeing. The findings highlight stark contrasts between organizations seen as empathetic versus those perceived as lacking empathy, with the latter experiencing significantly higher rates of workplace toxicity and mental health issues. […]
Summary In a time of heightened political scrutiny, many major U.S. companies, including Walmart, are shifting their language around diversity initiatives. Terms like “belonging” are replacing the traditional diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) while key programmes remain intact beneath these new titles. Companies are tactfully responding to pressures without fundamentally rolling back their inclusive policies, […]
Summary Organisations are increasingly shifting to skills-based hiring, which prioritises demonstrated competencies over traditional metrics such as degrees and job titles. This method not only allows for smarter hiring but also aligns business needs with talent capabilities. Competency mapping and talent marketplaces are critical components of this approach, helping employers rapidly match skills to work […]
FedEx is gearing up to fully separate its less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary, FedEx Freight, by June 2026. In preparation, John A. Smith has been appointed as the new CEO while R. Brad Martin will serve as Chairman of the board for the new company. This move is designed to create two more focused and independent entities, […]
Kona provides tailored coaching and enablement to managers in native workflows like Slack, Zoom, and Google Meet helping improve critical manager effectiveness skills that increase performance, engagement, and retention. SAN FRANCISCO–15Five, the AI-powered performance management platform that drives action and impact for thousands of organisations, has announced the launch of Kona by 15Five at its […]
MissionSquare Retirement has come out in strong support of the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act (HR 1013) following a vote in the House Financial Services Committee to advance it. This legislation aims to provide education and charitable workers greater choice in their investment options by allowing 403(b) plans to invest in collective […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into the Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s comments regarding his administration’s diversity in hiring. During a public event, he highlighted the number of Black individuals in senior positions, which led to concerns about potential violations of the Civil Rights Act. Key Points Mayor Johnson’s remarks included […]
Paycom Software, Inc. is set to present at the upcoming Baird Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference on June 3 in New York City. The event invites business leaders to share insights into technology and consumer services, highlighting Paycom’s contributions to human capital management. Source: Article URL Key Points Paycom will present at the Baird […]
The Ayala Group has bagged multiple Gold Stevie Awards at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards held in Seoul, South Korea, for its innovative contributions to community relations and public service communications. Recognitions include a Gold Stevie for various programmes that enhance access to capital and quality services, significantly impacting the lives of Filipinos. Source: BusinessWorld […]
Amanda Scales, the former xAI HR exec who played a crucial role in Elon Musk’s DOGE initiatives, is back at xAI. Scales brings her expertise in talent acquisition as she re-joins the team following a stint at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and other notable firms. Her return comes amid Musk’s decreasing involvement in […]
