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Giving workers unlimited time off could help companies outperform the S&P 500

It’s unlikely that workers will even make the most of the generous offer.

Fortune · Apr 24, 2025

The plight of the hourly worker: Here’s why engagement and motivation rates are down for these workers

Facing increased financial hardships and inflexible schedules, hourly workers are experiencing new struggles.

Fortune · Feb 4, 2025

UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder leads search firm exec to describe 'newfound fear' among health workers

Executives are wondering, "Could it happen to me?"

Fortune · Dec 10, 2024

Veteran news executive Reg Murphy, who survived abduction decades ago, has died at 90

Reg Murphy, whose newsgathering career included stints as an editor and top executive at newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, has died

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Savvy CHROs are successfully building bridges to the C-suite—Here’s how they can influence executives

How often are you meeting with your CEO?

Fortune · Oct 16, 2024

Here’s where HR leaders think the industry is headed—and how they need to prepare

"HR needs to be a true partner, versus HR being an order taker.”

Fortune · Oct 15, 2024

UK’s pension sector falls outside top 10 in global rankings

The UK is facing a challenge, like other countries, to ensure that people have saved enough for an adequate retirement, those behind the report said.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024

More workers are being forced back to the office – yet a new study shows flexibility is the best way to keep employees

Less than a month after Amazon announced employees would need to give up their flexible work arrangements and return to the office full-time, new research has reinforced the value of a flexible work culture.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024

U.K. Gen Zers set to finally see salary ranges for job listings

Empoyers hope more pay transparency will stop young workers leaving for better-paid jobs.

Fortune · Sep 27, 2024

Employers expect health care benefit costs to keep rising—and they're going to have to make some tough choices

Rising prescription prices, hospital mergers, and nurse shortages are contributing to the climb.

Fortune · Sep 12, 2024