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    Preemptively, Ford responds to DEI slowdown

    The automaker clarified it does not use “hiring quotas” or link compensation to “the achievement of specific diversity goals.”

    By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 3, 2024
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    Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

    Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC. 

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday

    While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2024
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    Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide

    The ruling comes just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.

    By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

    With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024
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    ‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption

    The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says transport carriers won't have vehicles to deliver without the railroads moving them out of the Annacis Auto Terminal.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 20, 2024
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    GM to lay off 1,000 from its software and services unit

    The job cuts impact around 600 salaried employees at the automaker’s Warren Tech Center in Michigan and another 400 globally.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    UAW threatens Stellantis with nationwide strike

    The labor union said “tens of thousands” of workers are ready to file grievances over the company’s failure to keep product and investment commitments.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Stellantis plans mass layoffs at Warren Truck Plant

    The automaker warned up to 2,450 workers could be affected starting Oct. 8.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

    Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.

    By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024
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    Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey suggests

    Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient and automating processes, a new report finds.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024

    Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a recent report shows.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Volkswagen looks to drive down costs as overhead increases

    The automaker aims to improve profitability across its brands, while also pushing early retirements and hiring freezes.

    By • Aug. 2, 2024
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    Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says

    Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.

    By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 1, 2024
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    Industries with in-person work more frequently tout PTO in job ads, Indeed finds

    While paid time off mentions in job ads have risen in recent years, workers still aren't taking enough time off.

    By Caroline Colvin • July 31, 2024
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    Sustainability reporting, ESG management roles on the rise: Deloitte

    The accounting firm’s survey of 300 executives at public companies pointed to an increase in sustainability oversight as disclosure requirements mount.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 29, 2024
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    GM resumes Missouri production after supplier strike

    UAW Local 282 members walked off the job at seat manufacturer Lear Corp. this week, forcing the automaker’s Wentzville Assembly plant to stop production.

    By • July 26, 2024
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    Bias in hiring, performance evaluations can derail corporate DEI goals

    The Conference Board’s “Bias Interrupters” framework offers a way to foster inclusion and control for legal risk.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024
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    Mentoring programs could help automakers build a future workforce

    Companies like Fastenal and TE Connectivity have launched successful mentorship and training options for current employees and emerging leaders.

    By Sakshi Udavant • July 22, 2024
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    Managers have a hard job — and it’s only getting tougher, survey says

    Luckily for employers and employees alike, coaching can have “cascading benefits,” business consulting firm Perceptyx said.

    By Kathryn Moody • July 18, 2024
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    DOE allocates $1.7B for auto factory conversions

    Eleven shuttered or at-risk facilities in eight states will be converted to support electric vehicle manufacturing.

    By • July 12, 2024
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    Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover

    While retention continues to improve, employee experience and productivity may still need help.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 10, 2024
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    UAW members ratify new contract at BMW distribution center

    The deal includes wage increases of up to 33% at the Pennsylvania facility. 

    By • July 9, 2024
  • Two Employees at the Warren Assembly Plant install the wire harness in the all-new Wagoneer on the assembly line.
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    Stellantis temporarily cuts production at 2 plants amid sales woes

    The automaker is temporarily laying off 1,600 workers in Michigan as vehicle inventories grow.

    By • July 3, 2024
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    OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

    The standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

    By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024