Elon Musk says in email that Tesla sent ‘incorrectly low’ severance packages to some laid-off employees

In a brief email to staffers on Wednesday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company sent incorrect severance packages to some employees who lost their jobs. U.S. News

CDC changes community COVID-19 isolation guidance; does not change guidance for Vanderbilt Health employees, patients or facilities

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced new guidelines that can help reduce the spread of a variety of common respiratory viruses, such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19. Those actions include staying at home when sick, staying up to date with vaccines, practicing good hygiene, and improving indoor air quality. Specifically, the CDC issued updated...

Bridging The Growing Divide Between Employers And Their Valued Employees: Here’s How To Do It Right

Sponsored Post “The Great Resignation” impacted thousands of businesses of all shapes and sizes. Now, as the momentum behind job hopping and fast quitting slows, small business owners may feel some relief. However, now isn’t the time to hit the brakes on efforts that support employees both at and outside of work; as the turnover churn winds down, now is a strategic time to consider what steps...

Updated COVID-19 vaccine available for VUMC employees and patients

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved an updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine provides better protection against current strains of COVID-19 that are circulating as we transition into the fall/winter virus season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone six (6) months and older who has not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past two months receive...

Yellow is starting mass layoffs and preparing to file bankruptcy soon, employees say

Based on provided tips and posts to Reddit, it appears that Yellow is laying off the bulk of its non-union employees and preparing for an imminent bankruptcy filing. Company officials have not responded to requests for comment. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Amazon employees plan May 31 walkout over in-person work, layoffs

“Employees need a say in decisions that affect our lives such as the RTO mandate, and how our work is being used to accelerate the climate crisis,” walkout organizers said. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Amazon employees push back on return-to-office plan

CEO Andy Jassy’s memo announcing the policy change came as a surprise to employees when it was posted internally on the company’s website Friday. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Amazon employees express dismay, anger about sudden return-to-office policy

A group of Amazon staffers spammed an internal website with comments expressing their anger over CEO Andy Jassy’s return-to-office mandate U.S. News

Amazon to bring employees back to office in May

CEO Andy Jassy says employees will be expected back in offices starting in May. It’s at least the third time the company has picked a date to resume in-person work. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Exclusive: Asurion laying off hundreds of employees

Asurion ranks among the 20 largest employers in Greater Nashville, with just more than 4,000 local workers, according to List research the Business Journal published last month. That reported headcount is a decline of about 600 from a couple of years ago. Bizjournals.com Nashville RSS Feed

Construction COVID-19 Checklists for Employers and Employees

CDC offers the following checklist to share ways construction employers and workers can protect themselves, staff, and communities, and slow the spread of COVID-19. 2019 Novel Coronavirus

Most U.S. companies will require proof of Covid vaccination from employees, survey finds

A broad majority of U.S. employers, 65%, plan to offer employees incentives to get vaccinated and 63% will require proof of vaccination. U.S. News