Labor

  • A worker installs the grill on a 2021 Bronco at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant.
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    Ford reassigns hundreds in Michigan as it adjusts Bronco production

    The automaker is balancing inventory as it heads into next year’s model launches, a spokesperson said.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    The workforce is aging. Here’s how tailored benefit packages can make a difference.

    Providing benefits that factor in age and individual needs are key to productivity, according to a report by Bank of America and the Global Council on Aging.

    By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Remote workers say they miss out on promotions — but they don’t want RTO

    United Culture noted that employees continue to favor workplace flexibility, highlighting “a disconnect between what leaders and their employees want.”

    By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Average salary increases are sloping downward, survey shows

    More companies returned to the “typical” salary increase range of 3% to 3.9% in 2024, Salary.com found.

    By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 13, 2024
  • A production operator at Stellantis' Detroit Assembly Complex loads a door frame for a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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    Stellantis to lay off 400 workers at Detroit material logistics facility

    The latest job cuts follow last week’s lay off announcement of 1,100 UAW-represented employees at the automaker’s Toledo South Assembly Plant in Ohio.

    By • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Deloitte: Most workers worry future generations won’t have adequate human skills

    Training, shadowing and on-the-job opportunities could help close the gap, with many workers saying they want these experiences, Deloitte says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Nissan plans to cut 9,000 jobs as it slashes global production

    CEO Makoto Uchida said the cost-cutting move is in response to weak sales and a 90% drop in operating profit. 

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    Automotive groups react to Donald Trump’s victory

    Companies say they are now turning their focus on policies to protect and grow jobs.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
  • Two workers at Stellantis's Toledo, Ohio Assembly Complex installing the windshield on a blue Jeep Gladiator.
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    Stellantis to lay off 1,100 at its Toledo South Assembly Plant

    The layoffs are effective as early as Jan. 5, 2025. The automaker called it a “necessary action to reduce high inventory levels.”

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
  • Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Johnny Mercer Theatre on September 24, 2024 in Savannah, Georgia.
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    4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency

    Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.

    By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Employers willing to pony up for in-office work, Robert Half says

    Companies are offering return-to-office premiums of up to 20% for new hires, the consulting firm’s recent managers’ survey found.

    By Ryan Golden • Oct. 31, 2024
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    More than half of older US workers say ageism hinders their hiring

    Few workers over age 50 feel optimistic about their job search in coming months, a new report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 30, 2024
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    Growth mindset culture drives workplaces forward, report says

    While executives think they lead growth mindset by example, more than half of workers surveyed said they don’t see evidence of that.

    By Laurel Kalser • Oct. 25, 2024
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    Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet

    Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 24, 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission headquarters is pictured in Washington, D.C. The agency's proposed noncompete ban may face legal challenges on several grounds.
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    FTC appeals Texas noncompete ban decision to 5th Circuit

    This marks the commission’s second such appeal in as many months.

    By Ryan Golden • Oct. 23, 2024
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    The ILA strike is over. What should shippers prioritize now?

    While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear cargo backlogs and bring ports back to normal operations.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024
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    Stellantis files multiple lawsuits against UAW

    The automaker claims the union filed “sham” grievances and publicly misrepresented parts of the collective bargaining agreement.

    By • Oct. 8, 2024
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    Nearly half of emerging leaders say they struggle to manage workplace conflict

    Managers tend to recognize this weakness in themselves, and effective training could help them address concerns and build better teams, DDI says.

    By Carolyn Crist • Oct. 7, 2024
  • Dockworkers strike outside of the Port of Newark in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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    ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

    The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024
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    Layoffs mount amid low manufacturing demand: September PMI

    The presidential election, an East Coast port strike and the impact of Hurricane Helene are creating a flurry of challenges for manufacturers this fall.

    By Kate Magill • Oct. 2, 2024
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    ILA strike begins, disrupting East and Gulf Coast ports

    Without a new port labor deal, the International Longshoremen’s Association instructed its members to halt work after midnight Tuesday.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 1, 2024
  • A view from behind of the 2022 Ford Maverick pickup showing the left rear tail light.
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    Ford reaches tentative union deal with tool and die unit

    The UAW said Local 600's agreement would strengthen job security at the Dearborn, Michigan, facility by protecting against the impacts of advancements in 3D printing.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
  • Workers at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant install a V-8 engine on the chassis of the Ram 1500 pickup
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    Stellantis lays off seasonal workers at Michigan plant

    The automaker cut 177 supplemental employees as well as 14 full-timers at its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, citing multiple reasons.

    By • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Companies are investing less time and money in women: study

    McKinsey & Co. emphasized that the “broken rung” of advancement remains a core issue for women.

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Employers increasingly shed jobs, reflecting economic uncertainty

    Hiring intentions fell to the lowest year-to-date total since data tracking began in 2005, Challenger, Gray & Christmas said.

    By Carolyn Crist • Sept. 25, 2024