Return to office and the job market
The article discusses various topics related to the future of work, including the debate over returning to the office with incentives or consequences, job-switching pointing to resilience and reasons for optimism, jobless claims unexpectedly surging, an AI detector developed by the University of Kansas, and legislation that could impact candidate screening. The article also features an interview with Chobani’s Chief People Officer, Shari Eaton, about working for founders, raising wages for front-line workers, and responsible growth.
Original article: Office Returns With Carrots Or Sticks, An AI Detector And Raising Wages At Chobani
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