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The character of Maya Lopez (a/k/a Echo) was first introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Hawkeye as the leader of the Track Suit Mafia, the crime syndicate run by Wilson Fisk. After Maya learns her father was killed on Fisk’s orders, Maya leaves the syndicate and shoots Fisk. Echo starts a few months later […]
Burnout is an increasingly prevalent issue in today’s fast-paced business world, affecting employee well-being and productivity. Recognizing this challenge, Apple, a well-established leader in innovation, has implemented a surprisingly simple yet effective strategy to combat employee burnout. Understanding Burnout and Its Impact on Business Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused […]
The recent trend of layoffs across various industries, including major companies like UPS, Salesforce, and SAP, has sparked discussions about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in these decisions. While some of these companies have hinted at AI’s role in driving efficiencies, the broader narrative about AI’s impact on jobs is more nuanced. Recent Layoffs […]
Recently, HR leaders have been taking more seriously how mental health and employee satisfaction influence retention and productivity. Detailed analytics have quantified the high cost of turnover (one-half to two times the employee’s annual salary or more), demonstrating burnout’s damaging effects on businesses as well as employees. While managers are more on the lookout for […]
As the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Invitae, Cherise Bernard’s journey from a scientist to a DEI leader in technology and advertising is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Her story is not just about career transitions but about a deep-rooted passion for driving positive change and fostering inclusive environments. Early Career and […]
Throughout the winter, many people across the U.S. go days or weeks without seeing the sun. Particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, they experience weeks of dark and dreary weather combined with bitter, unrelenting cold. The chilly gloom negatively impacts mental health, sometimes leading to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In fact, an American Psychiatric Association […]
In recent months, the tech industry has faced a significant upheaval, marked by a series of high-profile layoffs from leading companies such as Microsoft, Salesforce, and Amazon. These layoffs, affecting thousands of skilled professionals, have not only unsettled the tech sector but also sparked a broader conversation about the future of work in an increasingly […]
In 2023, frontline workers witnessed several milestones that sparked significant change within their work environments and everyday lives. With increased labor movements, we saw a surge of awareness and advocacy for employees on the frontline that influenced many organizations to redirect their focus toward workplace reform and improving working conditions. As we reflect on 2023 […]
For this week’s edition of Faces of HR, we give flowers to Diane Hughes, Chief People Officer (CPO) at Alliant Credit Union. Like many of the HR professionals we feature in this column, Hughes didn’t always have HR on her radar. In fact, she calls herself an “accidental HR professional.” During college, she majored in […]
The importance of work-life balance and flexibility in the workplace has become increasingly important for today’s workforce. One critical aspect of this balance is the growing cost of childcare, which has become a significant financial burden for many families. Recent data reveals that childcare prices, when adjusted for inflation to 2022 dollars, range from $4,810 […]