Dollar General Faces DEI Backlash After Target Boycott

Columbus – May 9, 2024 – Dollar General is the focus of an “electronic protest” stemming from decisions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Led by pastor jamal-Harrison Bryant,this action addresses concerns about the company’s policies,following Bryant’s previous campaign. What’s more, the focus eschews a boycott to avoid impacting communities that rely on Dollar … Read more

Young Chinese woman faces high rent, pays US$7 a month to sleep in office toilet

A young woman in China who struggles with high rents is paying 50 yuan (US$7) a month to live in a toilet. The woman, surnamed Yang, 18, comes from a rural family in Hubei province in southern China, according to the Xiaoxiang Morning Post. She works in sales at a furniture store in Zhuzhou in … Read more

Workplace bullying has a ‘contagious’ consequence: Study reveals how your sleep deteriorates | Health

Feb 21, 2025 01:35 PM IST Workplace bullying sets off a chain reaction that not only affects the victim but also the victim’s partner.  Bullying universally is known to have a detrimental effect on mental health. Bullying happens in various settings from school to the workplace. For workplace bullying, the repercussions don’t include just job … Read more

Addressing the gap for employees

1.    Champion awareness and prevention •    Proactively educate employees and disseminate information about cancer prevention, early detection, and available resources through various channels such as workshops, seminars, presentations, internal emails, posters and newsletters.  2.    Care and support •    Provide comprehensive support to employees throughout their cancer journey. This includes access to screening, medical support, counselling … Read more

Healthier Employees Make Better Workplaces

By: Srinivasan Ramachandran, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies The debate over long working hours in India is fraught with controversy. In September 2024, Australia adopted the “Right to Disconnect” policy, a concept that revolves around ignoring any work-related communication after working hours, thereby not allowing work-related matters to infringe on personal time. On … Read more