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Diageo Staff Can Now Avail of 26-Week Parental Leave
Employees of Diageo India, the alcohol and beverages company, may now enjoy a 26-week long parental leave post-birth or adoption of a child.
Survey: Many Workers Want to Keep Masking Policies, Even for Vaccinated Employees
The survey revealed differences in opinion along both generational and racial/ethnic lines.
IBM Tells U.S. Employees They Will Return to the Office in September
IBM told U.S. employees this week that they will be able to return to the office the week of Sept. 7.
Uber Agrees World-First Union Deal For UK Drivers
US ride-hailing giant Uber recently announced a “historic” pact with a British trade union to represent its 70,000 drivers in the UK, after a court ruling granted them workers’ rights.
Investment Banks Prepare for Office Return
Investment banks JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are preparing to bring staff back to the office this summer.
Google Says 20% of Workers Will Be Remote, Many More Hybrid
Most of Google’s 135,000 employees can continue to work from home through September of this year.
Environmental Focus Could Create 16,000 Jobs
Prioritizing environmental enhancement in towns and cities struggling most with unemployment, could create thousands of jobs, research suggests.
How Will ‘Vaccine Passports’ Impact Business Travel?
“Simply asking for proof of vaccination for COVID-19 is legally permitted,” said Mark Phillips, an attorney with Reed Smith in Los Angeles.
Going Back to Work: What Your HR Department Should Know
CSAA’s Melissa Jones highlights issues for managing a hybrid workforce and discusses employee benefits in the latest Insurance Speak podcast.
What Can Be Done about Worrying Rise in Mid-career Unemployment?
A new report has found that 1.1m mid-career workers (aged 25-49) won’t be able to access the government’s flagship Lifetime Skills Guarantee.