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rt.compolitics3 days ago
Waitrose Removes 'Feminine' From Tampon Product Names After Adding Men's Incontinence Pads
The supermarket chain acted after an internal complaint that the term did not reflect products used by trans men, non-binary people and men with incontinence. A spokesman said the range now includes incontinence pads for men.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics7 days ago
Lawsuit Over Dismissal From Civil Rights Agency Dropped After Court Decision
A former commissioner filed notice Monday ending a legal challenge to her removal. The filing followed a Supreme Court decision that expanded presidential authority over independent agencies. The agency also advanced changes to data collection and workplace guidance.
forbes.compolitics10 days ago
Boohoo CEO Ends Remote Work for 1,500 Head Office Staff
The chief executive of Boohoo Group has directed all head office employees to return to the office five days a week. The policy change applies to staff at the Manchester-based retailer that owns Pretty Little Thing and Debenhams.
bloombergquint.comworld13 days ago
Target to Track Store and Warehouse Worker Tardiness and Absences with Points System Starting in September
Target will assign points for unexcused lateness and absences among store and warehouse staff beginning in September, with termination possible at 12 points. The policy arrives under new CEO Michael Fiddelke as the $63 billion retailer seeks sales growth.
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forbes.comworld19 days ago
Survey finds 17 percent of remote-working fathers would quit over full office return
A King’s College London study of more than 8,200 working fathers found that nearly one in five currently working from home would resign if required to return to the office five days a week. The research also showed fathers want twice as many remote days as employers typically all…
ai20 days ago
Meta Pauses Employee Usage-Tracking Program During Data-Access Investigation
Meta halted a company-wide effort to record staff mouse clicks and keystrokes for AI training. The pause followed a petition from nearly 2,000 workers and the discovery that some data could be accessed by any employee. The company is investing up to $145 billion in AI this year.
themarketherald.com.aupolitics30 days ago
Most U.S. Companies Offer Three to Five Days of Paid Bereavement Leave
Personal accounts show employees balancing cancer treatment, sudden deaths, and performance reviews while companies maintain standard leave policies. Data indicate nearly eight in ten grieving workers consider quitting.
Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling considered for permanent role
Keith Sonderling was promoted to deputy secretary in April after the departure of his predecessor. Officials have indicated he may receive a permanent nomination.
mumbrella.com.auworld54 days ago
EEOC Chair Says Agency Is Opening Door to More People Including White Men
The chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission stated at a workplace summit that the agency is broadening access to its processes for additional groups. She added that the change does not provide special treatment but ensures equal treatment for all.
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deadline.comworld54 days ago
ThredUp CEO Says Four-Day Workweek Will Stay After Productivity Gains
ThredUp CEO James Reinhart said the company made a four-day workweek permanent after seeing gains in employee satisfaction and retention during the pandemic. He spoke at Fortune's Workplace Innovation Summit in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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fortune.comfinance55 days ago
Companies Reduce DEI Programs Following Policy Shifts
Dr. Bernice A. King said many companies retreated from diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments made after 2020. Some firms including Delta Air Lines and Costco have maintained their programs despite scrutiny.
The Guardianai63 days ago
Poll Finds Strong Worker Support for Union-Backed AI Policies
A survey of 1,588 workers found more than 90% support requirements for human oversight on employment decisions and transparency when employers use artificial intelligence. The poll, conducted for the AFL-CIO, showed unions viewed as the most trusted group to protect workers from…