Memorial Hospital at Gulfport has laid off people working in two top administrative positions, hospital CEO Kent Nicaud confirmed to the Sun Herald Tuesday.
You've heard of employers offering personal finance tools and training to help staffers navigate thorny retirement issues. How about thorny social and political issues?
Yes, they're on that, too. Companies are increasingly finding creative ways to help their employees become better citizens. The San Francisco-based ride-share company Lyft offers free or discounted ride codes to help get people to the polls. Starbucks is helping its workforce learn more about Congress, register to vote, and become more involved in their local communities through its digital home base, dubbed Starbucks Leadership Hub.
Wanting an inclusive workplace is one thing. Knowing where to start is a whole other story.
Most leaders realize that fostering an inclusive culture is essential to unleashing the full power of their talent. Inclusive organizations help employees bring their best by providing an environment where employees feel safe being themselves and sharing their ideas.
The Chicago Park District wants to seal a lawsuit alleging that Mayor Lori Lightfoot berated staff over their handling of the Columbus statue matter, per the Chicago Tribune.
The suit alleges that Lightfoot bullied and belittled staff lawyers in a profanity-laced tirade, asking, "did you even go to law school?"
And while Lightfoot is not the first Chicago mayor accused of rough language, she may be the first in an era of widespread "no bullying" workplace policies.