2015's HR stories from around the world

From a shocking ISIS-style video to corruption allegations at Trump towers – the second half of 2015 seemed just as tumultuous as the first.

From a shocking ISIS-style video to corruption allegations at Trump towers – the second half of 2015 seemed just as tumultuous as the first.

July

IKEA makes historic living wage offer

IKEA found itself presented in a more positive light later in the year, when it became the first national retailer to offer all UK employees the recognized living wage.

HSBC employees sacked after staging mock ISIS execution

The bank apologized after six members of its Birmingham branch recorded an abhorrent ISIS-style video while on a team building exercise.

August

US shooter was told by HR to seek psychological help 

Internal messages revealed that the gunman who killed his former colleagues had been ‘aggressive’ at work.

Amazon CEO responds to ‘dystopian workplace’ allegations

The chief executive of the global retailer responded to claims of ‘shockingly callous management practices’ in a memo to employees.

September

Sexist LinkedIn comment sparks fierce debate 

The professional networking site found itself the centre of a workplace-sexism storm after one UK user publicly shamed another. 

Major airline makes “shockingly sexist” move 

Employers came under fire after 130 Air India flight attendants were grounded – for being overweight.

October

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October

Employee mob attacks top HR leader 

Two senior Air France executives were forced to flee as angry workers ripped the shirts from their backs.

Trump’s top execs fired for corruption 

Directors of a luxury condominium development - Central America’s largest building – accused executives of gross mismanagement. 

November

Major corp. admits slavery and coercion

A global audit initiated by the food giant found abuse of impoverished migrant workers in Thailand.

“It’s none of your f*****g business!” unwitting workers tell CEO

Chinese employees failed to recognize their top boss, who also just happens to be the world’s 10th largest employer.

December

Company gives six-figure Christmas bonus to every employee

A total of 1,381 Texas-based workers were rewarded for their efforts in a philanthropic move that cost the company $138 million.

Major hotel chain reacts to misogynistic Facebook posts 

Australia’s largest apartment developer swiftly sacked a supervisor who was outed as an online bully.

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