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The idea of in-office childcare received applause at a recent conference session, and subsidizing parking, commuting, and lunches make the list of desired perks.

The ability to fully detach from work helps employees improve their mental health, focus on personal relationships, and prioritize their own wellbeing.

Some overzealous programs could be viewed as giving a discriminatory preference to a particular minority or group, potentially leading to lawsuits from conservative activists.

44% of those surveyed said a four-day workweek would positively affect their happiness levels in their role.

Employment attorneys caution that companies will be on the hook if a vendor's hiring software turns out to perpetuate bias. Ignorance is no excuse.

"While investors have long taken issue with Netflix's executive pay, the compensation structure is more egregious against the backdrop of the strike," Writers Guild of America West President Meredith Stiehm told the company's shareholders.

Companies that previously touted their DEI progress are now questioning whether they've set themselves up for future legal action.

Average CFO pay—including salary, bonuses, stock awards, and options—climbed from $2.4 million in 2016 to $3.5 million in 2021.