HR Strategy
World of HR: Japan continues to grapple with work-life balance as new prime minister takes over
The government is trying to balance competing economic and mental health interests.
Kristen Parisi is a senior reporter for HR Brew, specializing in workplace DE&I issues. She has been featured with other outlets including NPR, BuzzFeed, Refinery29, and CNN. Kristen began her media career in public relations, and spent nearly a decade coordinating media and messaging campaigns across business, technology, and consumer clients. She is also a passionate advocate for disability inclusion and representation in media, and earned a Gracie award in 2019 for these efforts.
HR Strategy
World of HR: 69% of EU employers have or will rollback DEI because of the Trump administration
One in five employers with US operations have also paused or reduced hiring in the US, according to an annual report from Littler.
DEI
Some tech companies abandon diversity reports as they go mum on DEI
“You cannot fix the internal workplace challenges you have if you are not going to measure it,” one DEI leader said.
Recruitment & Retention
World of HR: Companies eye outsourcing opportunities in Africa
The practice can give workers more job options while saving employers money.
Recruitment & Retention
Staffing firms report a rough Q3 as US hiring slips
Adecco was the only firm to report year over year momentum.
Compliance
World of HR: Italy establishes nationwide AI rules for employers
The new law stipulates that employers must inform job applicants and workers how and when AI is being used.
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DEI
At SHRM Blueprint, the right and left appeared to agree on one aspect of DEI: Disability inclusion
Even some DEI opponents seem to agree that disability hiring efforts should remain a priority.
DEI
Public support for DEI as a business priority falls, but the majority of Americans still support it, survey finds
People in the US also want businesses to take a public stance on free speech, healthcare, and climate change, according to Bentley University and Gallup.
Recruitment & Retention
World of HR: The majority of employers in Japan plan to hire foreign-born workers
Employers say there aren’t enough locals to fill open positions, but anti-immigrant sentiment is growing.
Tech
Boston Consulting Group’s chief AI ethics officer shares his views on the risks and opportunities of AI
Steven Mills uses AI as a thought partner, but cautions that companies should know the potential risks that come with using the rapidly changing technology.