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Four-Day Workweeks | Amazon’s Legal Battles | Performance Review Template - Nov 6, 2024
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Trump’s back, it's official! 🗳️ So, while you’re deciding what that means for you, let’s catch up on some HR news that matters.
On the agenda:
Four-Day Workweeks: Good or bad?
Amazon under fire: Refusing a deaf employee an interpreter.
Performance review template: What you need for a fair process.
SPOTLIGHT
The four-day workweek is emerging as a solution for enhancing productivity, employee satisfaction, and work-life balance. Numerous companies worldwide, including Microsoft Japan, have tested shorter workweeks, reporting benefits like increased efficiency and reduced burnout.
The shift promises an attractive work culture, appealing to top talent who value flexibility. However, this model also presents challenges.
Businesses must address the risks of compressed schedules, potential customer service gaps, and the costs of adjusting workflows. Careful implementation, potentially through trial periods, can help businesses decide if a four-day week aligns with their goals.
Do you think this working model could suit your team?
👇 Explore the pros and cons of four-day workweeks to see if they match your company culture.
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NEWS THAT MATTERS
 | Apple under fire as they allegedly used restrictive confidentiality policies to prevent employees from discussing pay equity and workplace conditions. [HR Grapevine] |
Amazon is under another lawsuit for refusing an ASL interpreter for a deaf employee, instead forcing him to rely on an unqualified co-worker, and then firing him based on unverified claims, raising concerns over ADA and age discrimination compliance. [HR Dive]
A recent survey shows that average salary increases are trending downward, with many companies returning to a standard increase range of 3% to 3.9% for 2024. [Performance Improvement]
HR ADVICE
How to Conduct a Video Interview: 10 Best Tips To Follow
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WEEKLY GIFT
Your Performance Review Process Starts Here
At least once a year, you need to make the time to evaluate your employees’ work performance. Not sure where to start? You’ll need this handy Performance Review template (from us to you)!
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BREAKROOM
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