Bank of America is rolling out a new tool to more closely monitor the working hours of its junior investment bankers. This is part of a larger pattern: banks limit the working hours of young employees a few months after the sudden death of a junior employee. BofA’s new monitoring tool, reportedly set to take […]
A Japanese man continues to search for the remains of his wife, who is believed to have died since an earthquake and tsunami struck Japan in 2011. Yasuo Takamatsu, 67, hopes to fulfill a wish she expressed in her last text message to him: “I want to go home.” The devoted husband dived into the […]
Costco customers have openly expressed their anger over the department store’s new membership card policy. The new policy, which was introduced in some stores in January and is now being rolled out nationwide, requires customers to scan their membership card to enter the store. As frustrating as the new policy has been for some customers, […]
CHROs around the world are introducing AI into their own teams and workforces with varying degrees of success. But there is one important pitfall to be aware of: a set-and-forget approach to the new technology is simply not enough. That’s what Karyn Twaronite, EY’s global vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, says, sharing her […]
A parolee accused of stabbing a 65-year-old clerk to death at a Lake Elsinore Walmart pleaded not guilty Friday to first-degree murder and other charges. Lonnie Will Hinton III of Wildomar was arrested last week after allegedly killing Jessica Morales of Menifee. In addition to murder, Hinton is also charged with lying in wait under […]
WASHINGTON (7News) — DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s office announced a settlement Thursday in which 42 former employees of a now-closed restaurant will split $126,650 after Schwalb said the restaurant was not transparent about their pay. Under the terms of the settlement, IHG management will also pay a $60,000 penalty to the District of Columbia. […]
WASHINGTON (7News) — DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb’s office announced a settlement Thursday in which 42 former employees of a now-closed restaurant will split $126,650 after Schwalb said the restaurant was not transparent about their pay. Under the terms of the settlement, IHG management will also pay a $60,000 penalty to the District of Columbia. […]
The Yukon Employees’ Union criticizes the use of temporary workers to staff health facilities at the Yukon Hospital Corporation. The union represents around 400 employees of the hospital group. Union President Justin Lemphers said data from a freedom of information request showed that at least $20 million had been spent on temporary workers by the […]
For employees, it’s a risky bet whether an employer will keep their word. It’s also a gamble – take too little vacation and you risk burnout; take too much vacation and you risk being secretly judged. In 2021, Lucille, in her mid-20s, took an opportunity at a New York-based PR firm that offered unlimited vacation. […]
Can fast food chains win back price-conscious customers with special offers? Deals like Taco Bell’s Discovery Box and Wendy’s $3 breakfast menu are coming to market at a time when inflation has been driving up fast food prices for years. Don’t be surprised the next time you visit your favorite fast food restaurant and notice […]
