Workday Acquires Skills Assessment Startup for $2.8B
Major HRIS provider makes largest acquisition to date, targeting skills-based workforce planning market.
Netflix Launches Internal Gig Marketplace Amid Retention Crisis
Streaming giant pilots program allowing employees to work on cross-functional projects while maintaining primary roles.
Pay Transparency Laws Drive 8% Salary Increase Across Major Cities
New data shows wage growth acceleration in states requiring salary disclosure, with tech and finance leading gains.
Amazon Mandates Five-Day Office Return Despite Employee Pushback
Tech giant reverses flexible work policies, triggering resignation threats and union organizing efforts among corporate staff.
Meta Expands Mental Health Benefits to Include Family Therapy
Social media company adds comprehensive family counseling coverage amid growing focus on employee wellbeing support.
Supreme Court Ruling Limits Arbitration in Discrimination Cases
Landmark decision allows class-action discrimination suits despite mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts.
BambooHR Launches AI-Powered Performance Review Generator
SMB-focused platform introduces automated review writing tools, raising questions about authentic performance management.
JPMorgan Pilots Four-Day Work Week for Investment Banking Analysts
Wall Street giant tests reduced schedule for junior staff amid recruitment challenges and mental health concerns.
Tesla Introduces Bitcoin Option for Executive Compensation
Electric vehicle maker offers cryptocurrency payments for C-suite executives amid volatile market conditions.
Spotify Eliminates Performance Ratings in Favor of Growth Coaching
Music streaming company abandons traditional reviews for continuous development conversations and peer feedback systems.
Apple Launches $500M Employee Housing Fund for Bay Area Workers
Tech giant creates mortgage assistance program addressing housing affordability crisis affecting middle-income employees.