• The BARF: Ford Scales BACK Diversity, Faux-ductivity, Amazon deemed a Joint Employer, and 10,000 Strike on Labor Day

  • Sep 8 2024
  • Length: 48 mins
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The BARF: Ford Scales BACK Diversity, Faux-ductivity, Amazon deemed a Joint Employer, and 10,000 Strike on Labor Day

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  • In this episode, we tackle a whirlwind of HR headlines, from hotel workers striking to Amazon being named a joint employer. We also dive into Ford scaling back diversity, Aldi’s big employee perks, and why humanities degrees and 'faux-ductivity' are reshaping how we think about talent. We look at labor, employment, diversity, strike, pay, benefits, joint employer, and HR tech acquisitions. We break down what these shifts mean for HR professionals and how they impact future hiring practices and workplace culture. Key Takeaways Hotel workers strike on Labor Day weekend showcases unions' role in securing fair wages and benefits. Aldi’s pay raise and benefits boost push retail standards higher. Amazon’s joint employer status with subcontracted drivers brings new challenges for gig economy employers. Staffing agencies face hefty penalties for non-compliance with sex discrimination laws. Ford’s rollback on diversity policies sparks concerns over workplace equality. HR tech acquisitions continue to shape the landscape, with funding surges in Oyster, SkillVue, and more. Chapters 00:00 Lets Kick it off 02:21 Hotel Workers Strike 04:29 Aldi Raises Pay and Benefits 09:11 Amazon as Joint Employer 13:20 Volkswagen Workers Protest 14:37 Staffing Agency Settles Discrimination Lawsuit 17:19 Ford Scales Back Diversity and Inclusion Policies 18:45 Prevalence of Spam Emails 20:17 Acquisitions in the HR Tech Space 24:06 Challenges of Hiring Recent College Graduates 27:11 The Prevalence of 'Faux-ductivity' in the Workplace 31:41 The Importance of Humanities Degrees 33:50 Funding News in the HR Tech Industry Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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