The Evolution of HR From Compliance to Strategy in the Pursuit of Employee Experience Human Resources (HR) is undergoing a transformative rebranding, shedding its traditional image and emerging as a strategic powerhouse with roles such as “employee experience” and “people operations.” This shift marks a departure from the historical perception of HR as a fallback …
Google Resumes Manifest V2 Deprecation Plan, Spells End for Extensions by Mid-2024 In a significant development, Google has revived its plan to deprecate Manifest V2 extensions, signaling the eventual end of support for these extensions by mid-2024. This move follows major alterations introduced with Manifest V3, which imposed restrictions on certain types of extensions, particularly …
Wage Growth Hits Brakes Job Market Dynamics Shift in 2023 In a notable turn of events, the momentum in wage growth, which saw new hires enjoying a 10% pay increase in 2022, has experienced a substantial slowdown. Recent data from payroll processing firm ADP reveals a modest 2.9% year-over-year growth in September 2023, signaling a …
Coffee Badging Protests Employees Push Back Against Return-to-Office Mandates In the wake of companies urging employees to return to the office, a unique form of protest known as “coffee badging” has emerged as a subtle resistance tactic. This trend sees employees briefly showing up, grabbing a coffee, engaging in casual chats, and promptly leaving – …
Threads Social Media Platform Expands Horizons with Mobile Web Browser Launch In a significant stride towards enhanced accessibility, Threads, the popular social media platform, has unveiled its long-awaited mobile web browser version. This development brings a sigh of relief to a dedicated user base that has long yearned for a more versatile and on-the-go experience. …