In this episode, we tackle a whirlwind of HR headlines, from hotel workers striking to Amazon being named a joint employer. We also dive into Ford scaling back diversity, Aldi’s big employee perks, and why humanities degrees and 'faux-ductivity' are reshaping how we think about talent.
We look at labor, employment, diversity, strike, pay, benefits, joint employer, and HR tech acquisitions. We break down what these shifts mean for HR professionals and how they impact future hiring practices and workplace culture.
Key Takeaways
- Hotel workers strike on Labor Day weekend showcases unions' role in securing fair wages and benefits.
- Aldi’s pay raise and benefits boost push retail standards higher.
- Amazon’s joint employer status with subcontracted drivers brings new challenges for gig economy employers.
- Staffing agencies face hefty penalties for non-compliance with sex discrimination laws.
- Ford’s rollback on diversity policies sparks concerns over workplace equality.
- HR tech acquisitions continue to shape the landscape, with funding surges in Oyster, SkillVue, and more.
Chapters
00:00 Lets Kick it off
02:21 Hotel Workers Strike
04:29 Aldi Raises Pay and Benefits
09:11 Amazon as Joint Employer
13:20 Volkswagen Workers Protest
14:37 Staffing Agency Settles Discrimination Lawsuit
17:19 Ford Scales Back Diversity and Inclusion Policies
18:45 Prevalence of Spam Emails
20:17 Acquisitions in the HR Tech Space
24:06 Challenges of Hiring Recent College Graduates
27:11 The Prevalence of 'Faux-ductivity' in the Workplace
31:41 The Importance of Humanities Degrees
33:50 Funding News in the HR Tech Industry
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