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Most US firms ‘just going through the motions’ on inclusion
Diversity and inclusion policies must be part of business strategy and deeply embedded if they are to be effective, finds Josh Bersin study.
Vaccinations: What are the challenges for global employers?
With vaccination approaches and availability differing between countries, what part can global organisations play in encouraging uptake and countering misinformation?
Google to pay $3.8m for discriminating against thousands
The US Department of Labor has reached a settlement with Google to resolve allegations of systemic gender and race discrimination.
Biden to boost migrant worker visa rights
Changes to rules concerning H-1B visas could increase numbers of foreign specialists while safeguarding US wages.
Pinterest pays $22.5m to settle former COO’s gender discrimination claim
Pinterest has agreed to pay $22.5m (£16.9m) to settle a gender discrimination and retaliation case brought by its former chief...
Private sector pay optimism grows for 2021
Private sector workers are set to receive average pay rises of 2.4% in 2021, up from an average of 2.2%...
Disney to axe 32,000 jobs as theme parks reel from Covid
The company had already announced 28,000 job cuts in September as its theme parks and cruises reel from the pandemic.
US immigration: How Biden’s election affects global mobility
Global mobility has been stymied under Donald Trump but the new Biden administration is planning a return to a more talent-friendly approach.
California votes to preserve Uber and Lyft drivers’ gig status
In a less commented upon US ballot, California last week voted to exempt Uber and Lyft drivers from being classified as employees.
Supermarket workers at heightened risk of Covid-19 infection
Essential workers in supermarkets are at a much higher risk of coronavirus infection than the general population, with those in...
First female chief executive for a Wall St bank chosen
Citigroup has named Scotland-born Jane Fraser as its new chief executive.
‘Love contracts’? Managing personal relationships at work
While the coronavirus lockdown may have cooled some simmering office romances over recent months, it’s well known that many personal...
Overseas candidates looking for UK jobs shows sharp increase
Searches by overseas workers for UK jobs have reached their highest level since December 2018, according to job site Indeed....
Global bank to make working from home permanent
JPMorgan Chase will introduce rotational working model with large proportion of staff able to work from home on a regular basis.
Uber and Lyft granted reprieve in California employment row
Gig economy firms continue to fight legislation forcing them to treat their drivers as employees.
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