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‘I feel disposable’: Confessions of a transgender Target employee after DEI pullback

2 weeks ago | worklife.news | Mitchell Parton

This story was first published by WorkLife sibling ModernRetailIn an email to employees in May, after pulling back on some diversity, equity and inclusion goals, Target’s CEO tried to reassure employees that its values are not up for debate and that it is still a retailer for everyone. Some retail and communications consultants told Modern Retail that the message was vague or failed to directly address the issues the company faces regarding culture and sales.
Oatly’s marketers don’t do normal in terms of market research

3 weeks ago | worklife.news | Seb Joseph

This story was first published by WorkLife sibling DigidayOatly’s marketers don’t do normal – even when it comes to market research. Usually it’s sanitized – committee-approved, consultant-scripted and delivered too late to shape real creativity. Oatly, the oat milk brand, however, is taking a different approach – one that’s looser, more intuitive and built to serve the people actually shaping the brand.
The Steely Dan effect: when media companies stay lean and use a ‘liquid workforce’

3 weeks ago | worklife.news | Michael Bürgi

This article was first published by WorkLife sibling DigidayIt might be perceived as a sign of uncertain economic times that agencies are doing their best to stay lean by keeping full-time staff at a minimum and relying more heavily on freelance help in areas where the lift is needed. But from speaking with the principals at two agencies, it’s as much a means of flexibility at a time when maximum optionality is needed.
The apprenticeship renaissance: What it could mean for solving HR's talent challenges

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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 month 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 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.