Tony Case

4 days ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

Considering rapid technological advancement and shifting workplace dynamics, HR leaders are turning to a time-tested yet freshly reimagined solution: apprenticeships. A recent report from the Institute for Workplace Skills & Innovation (IWSI) America titled “The New Era of Apprenticeships: Building Careers, Strengthening Industries” reveals how such programs are evolving to meet contemporary workforce needs.

5 days ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

In a refreshing counterpoint to the economic uncertainty hanging over the heads of most Americans, the country’s entrepreneurs are thriving emotionally, with 4 in 5 reporting happiness running their businesses, according to a recent survey by VistaPrint and YouGov. The survey of 1,000 small business owners in the U.S. found that 42% think of themselves as “very happy,” with another 39% feeling “somewhat happy” and just 10% expressing unhappiness with their entrepreneurial journey.

1 week ago | finanznachrichten.de | Tony Case

As global VP of talent management for the past decade-plus at one of the world's best-known spirits brands, John McCusker has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by HR teams everywhere - but with a twist. At a time when conversations about the workplace tend to revolve around AI, RTO, the impact of President Trump's rapid-fire directives and other changes in the way business is done, McCusker remains focused on something fundamentally different at Bacardi Ltd.: preserving human connection.

1 week ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

In a strategic move that ties employee retention directly to company ownership, Charter Communications recently unveiled an innovative Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a twist: the longer employees stay, the more stock they earn. The announcement comes on the heels of Charter’s game-changing merger with Cox Communications in a deal valuing Cox at approximately $34.5 billion, creating an industry powerhouse in mobile and broadband services.

1 week ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

The RTO movement has sparked perhaps the most significant workplace transformation ever, and as companies navigate that transition, the physical workspace is a strategic priority in a way it never was. “It’s probably the largest amount of change in the workplace that I’ve ever experienced,” as Alan Smith, president, Americas and chief product officer at the office furnishings company Steelcase, puts it. Today’s interior design goes far beyond just functionality.