The BARF

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

  1. Hotel workers strike on Labor Day weekend showcases unions' role in securing fair wages and benefits.
  2. Aldi’s pay raise and benefits boost push retail standards higher.
  3. Amazon’s joint employer status with subcontracted drivers brings new challenges for gig economy employers.
  4. Staffing agencies face hefty penalties for non-compliance with sex discrimination laws.
  5. Ford’s rollback on diversity policies sparks concerns over workplace equality.
  6. HR tech acquisitions continue to shape the landscape, with funding surges in Oyster, SkillVue, and more.


    7. 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



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