Pavithra Mohan

New York

Staff Writer at Fast Company

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Articles

Laid-off workers are struggling to access unemployment benefits

2 days ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

This upheaval could place additional stress on the current unemployment insurance program, which already fails to adequately support laid-off employees and other Americans struggling to find work.
Gen Z is interested in blue-collar work-but not necessarily manufacturing

6 days ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

As the cost of a college education has ballooned to nearly $100,000 a year, a new generation of workers may be opting out of a four-year degree-and seeking out trade jobs instead. Among Gen Z, blue-collar jobs in industries like plumbing and construction have grown more appealing, promising job security and decent pay.
Target backtracked on DEI-and was hit by boycotts. Now the CEO is meeting with Al Sharpton

1 week ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

In the three months since Target overhauled its policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the retailer has faced an onslaught of public criticism and a boycott that has carried on for weeks. There has been a clear impact on its business: Foot traffic has reportedly dropped for the last 10 weeks, and Target disclosed that sales had dipped in February. The company's stock price is the lowest it has been in four years.
Despite DEI backlash, only 19% of companies are cutting diversity funding

1 week ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

As the Trump administration has set its sights on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the workplace, the prevailing narrative has been that private-sector companies are retreating from DEI programs.
It’s time to check on your middle managers

1 week ago | devicedaily.com | Pavithra Mohan

It’s time to check on your middle managers Middle managers are struggling. Here’s how employers can better support them—and help prepare the young employees who might take their place in the future. Middle managers have had a hard go of it over the past five years.
Report: 69% of workers say their risk of burnout is moderate to high

1 week ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

Many companies are acutely aware that a notable portion of their workers are struggling with burnout. The data makes that much clear: A Mercer report from last year found that 82% of workers said they were at risk of burnout. In another study conducted by the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Ipsos, over half of the workers surveyed said they had experienced burnout because of their job in 2023.
How the Head Start layoffs could make childcare less affordable and safe for all families

1 week ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

President Trump’s repeated blows to Head Start over the last 10 weeks have been a source of growing consternation for childcare providers and advocates across the country. As a federal program that covers childcare for low-income families, Head Start enables many providers to serve communities that struggle to afford the steep cost of early childhood education.
líderes de RH cuestionan si realmente funciona

2 weeks ago | fastcompany.mx | Pavithra Mohan

Las órdenes de regreso a la oficina no son muy populares entre las generaciones de empleados, ya sea del sector privado o del gobierno. A pesar del descontento que manifiestan, las empresas, en general, siguen adelante con estas políticas de presencialidad y encargan a los equipos de RH que las implementen. Resulta que muchos de los líderes de RH que aparentemente promueven estas políticas tienen sus reservas, según un informe de la plataforma de gestión de personal Leapsome.
Report: HR leaders say they feel pressured to enforce RTO policies

2 weeks ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

Return-to-office mandates have been unpopular among all kinds of employees, whether they work for the private sector or federal government. Despite vocal discontent, companies have generally pressed on with these policies—often tasking human resources and people teams with implementing and enforcing them. It turns out many of the HR leaders who seemingly promote these policies have their misgivings, according to a report from people management platform Leapsome.
Trump's tariffs will have near-immediate effects on hiring and jobs

2 weeks ago | fastcompany.com | Pavithra Mohan

Over the last few years, the job market has remained relatively strong despite rising inflation and other economic headwinds. Even amid ongoing cuts to the federal workforce, the jobs report released today offered a more optimistic outlook than many economists had anticipated: In March, employers added about 228,000 jobs, far exceeding the monthly average of 158,000 jobs over the last year. The number of hours worked each week also remained steady last month, as did hourly wage growth.