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The apprenticeship renaissance: What it could mean for solving HR's talent challenges

3 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.
Small business owners find happiness in freedom and passion, not just profits

4 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.
Charter Communications employees see their stock rise: CHRO Paul Marchand on the company's innovative new ESPP

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.
How one design firm is reimagining office furnishings to appeal an in-person workforce

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.
Why financial benefits are HR’s secret weapon in the ‘Great Detachment’ era: A conversation with Morgan Stanley at Work's Rodney Bolden

1 week ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

At a time when research suggests only about one-third of employees feel engaged at work, HR leaders face a critical challenge: how to reconnect with increasingly detached workers amid economic uncertainty.
With summer vacation season looming, here's how AI can help ease your post-PTO anxiety

2 weeks ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

In today’s always-on work culture, the post-vacation transition has become increasingly stressful. With many of us dreading the return to work after time off, we spend a good chunk of our day on non-value-added tasks as we attempt to catch up. But emerging AI solutions are transforming how employees readjust after time away. For HR leaders concerned with employee well-being and productivity, the “post-PTO scaries” represent a significant challenge.
DEI is not dead: A conversation with former Labor Dept. chief diversity and equity officer Alaysia Black Hackett

2 weeks ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

At the recent Workhuman Live HR conference in Denver, former Chief Diversity & Equity Officer for the U.S. Department of Labor in the Biden administration Alaysia Black Hackett sat for a conversation with WorkLife where she shared insights on the future of DEI initiatives amid the shifting cultural and political landscape.
Bacardi’s talent management VP on blending a 160-year family heritage with a modern twist

2 weeks ago | worklife.news | 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.
Fear over U.S. economy and Trump policies drives employers to reassess global workforce strategies — and HR takes on a bigger role

2 weeks ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

The recent 0.3% contraction in the U.S. economy — driven by fears about President Trump’s economic policies — has triggered an undeniable shift in how international companies are approaching their workforce planning and investment strategies. And with economic uncertainty and growing political isolationism creating a volatile business environment, HR and payroll leaders find themselves at the forefront of navigating the challenges.
Welcome to the 'eggshell economy': How HR can navigate a workforce in survival mode

3 weeks ago | worklife.news | Tony Case

In the current business climate, employees aren’t just watching egg prices fluctuate — they’re walking on eggshells at work. The latest report from HR platform BambooHR points to a paradox: While 84% of workers report job satisfaction, they’re simultaneously creating “work barriers” and obsessively documenting contributions to protect their positions.