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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel noticed that while her company helped other enterprises set up AI, it did not use those systems internally. She began using AI apps in Slack, Outlook, and Google to track assignments, which garnered attention from her superiors.
Artificial intelligence
Django
fromIndependent
7 hours ago

Dear Vicki: 'Annual performance reviews are disrupting my business. What could I do instead?'

Annual performance reviews disrupt business and can create negative feelings among staff.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, stated that the priorities showed the agency was in danger of being a dead duck before it even begins. For too long, workers have borne the brunt of disreputable employers who have had carte blanche.
UK politics
Health
fromDefenderNetwork.com
3 days ago

Sitting Is the New Smoking: Why Houston's Remote Workers Are at Risk

Excessive sedentary behavior linked to serious health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, poses significant risks for remote workers.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
Relationships
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.
#workplace-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Construction workers in NYC face the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with significant risks from falls and exposure to harmful substances.
Law
fromInc
1 week ago

A Mom Requested to Work From Home for Her High-Risk Pregnancy. Her Company Said No. Now They Owe $22.5M

An Ohio jury found Total Quality Logistics liable for a newborn's death due to denying a work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Construction workers in NYC face the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with significant risks from falls and exposure to harmful substances.
Law
fromInc
1 week ago

A Mom Requested to Work From Home for Her High-Risk Pregnancy. Her Company Said No. Now They Owe $22.5M

An Ohio jury found Total Quality Logistics liable for a newborn's death due to denying a work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy.
Information security
fromTheregister
4 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.
SF politics
fromFuturism
4 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Doing Something Horrifying to Workers at Nuclear Facilities

US nuclear workers face increased radiation risks due to deregulation under the Trump administration, compromising safety standards previously in place.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I'm 34 and I just realized I've been performing competence at work for seven years because somewhere along the way I confused being impressive with being safe, and the exhaustion I thought was burnout was actually the weight of never once letting anyone see me learn something for the first time. - Silicon Canals

Performing competence can lead to self-erasure and social rewards, masking genuine capability with a polished exterior.
#ai
fromTheregister
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

1 in 7 Americans ready for an AI boss, but won't trust it

15 percent of Americans are open to working for an AI boss, but skepticism about AI's role remains prevalent.
Careers
fromHarvard Business Review
2 days ago

Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs.

Workplace burnout is a complex issue that requires more than just simple solutions like fewer hours or better boundaries.
#oracle
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Here's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees

Oracle's severance package for laid-off US employees includes four weeks' salary plus one week per year of service, capped at 26 weeks.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Here's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees

Oracle's severance package for laid-off US employees includes four weeks' salary plus one week per year of service, capped at 26 weeks.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
5 days ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Law
fromThe Hill
5 days ago

A $22.5 million warning for the return-to-office era

A jury's $22.5 million verdict against Total Quality Logistics highlights the legal obligation of employers to accommodate pregnancy requests.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Why Great Employees Still Fail Inside the Wrong Strategy

Culture drives behavior under pressure, influencing differentiation through shared conviction and adaptive thinking.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.
Healthcare
fromDailywire
2 weeks ago

Firm Must Pay $22.5M To Woman Whose Baby Died After Work-From-Home Request Denial

A company was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying a woman's request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy, leading to her baby's death.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Burned-out workers sick of toxic bosses are using medical leave as a sneaky extended vacation to job hunt-and it's not actually illegal | Fortune

Workers are using FMLA and medical leave provisions to take extended time off for mental health and burnout, with some abusing the system as paid vacation rather than genuine medical treatment.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
Remote teams

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago
Remote teams

Why does my boss want to end remote work? Ask Johnny

Employers can require in-person work even when remote performance is strong because location affects strategy, culture, collaboration, talent development, and organizational alignment.
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months ago
Remote teams

Remote 'employee' gets fired from a job he didn't even work at: 'Your performance has not met expectations'

A remote hire was paid nearly $20,000 while unassigned and inactive for months, then fired with severance for lack of performance.
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.
Remote teams
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The real reason your ideas get stolen at work-and how to stop it

Before the idea was announced, one of my coworkers, a PR guy, shared the idea-my idea-with the CEO and CMO. While he didn't exactly say he'd done the work himself, how he talked about it made it seem like it was all his.
Humor
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.
Online learning
fromTalentLMS Blog
3 weeks ago

How to Expose Checkbox Training Before It Happens

Checkbox training creates an illusion of capability, erodes trust, and wastes time without delivering measurable business impact or genuine skill development.
Law
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Leading lawyers warn Labour's Employment Rights Act is putting jobs at risk - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Some workers may face vulnerabilities due to the Employment Rights Act 2025, as employers prepare for increased costs and changes in workforce management.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
#flexible-work
Remote teams
fromAbc
1 week ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

Negotiating For Flexible Work Is Key As Return To Office Mandates Rise

Flexible work is often granted unevenly through individual negotiations, producing power- and bias-driven disparities in access and outcomes.
Remote teams
fromAbc
1 week ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

Negotiating For Flexible Work Is Key As Return To Office Mandates Rise

Flexible work is often granted unevenly through individual negotiations, producing power- and bias-driven disparities in access and outcomes.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Your employees aren't lazy, they're afraid

Organizational change resistance stems from nervous system threat responses, not laziness or defiance, causing widespread stress that traditional interventions cannot resolve.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How can you spot a bad manager fast? Look for this 1 warning sign

Taking credit for employees' work leads to disengagement and is viewed as a detrimental managerial behavior.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 week ago

The Debate: Is employee tracking justified in the modern workplace?

Tracking junior employees' work hours ensures accountability and productivity, addressing issues of underreporting and resource allocation.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.
Law
fromInquisitr News
2 weeks ago

Mom Whose Newborn Died in Her Arms After Denied Work-From-Home Request Awarded $22.5M

An employer was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying suitable working conditions to a woman during her high-risk pregnancy.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.
#layoffs
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Toxic bosses don't just hurt people. They hurt the bottom line

Toxic bosses significantly harm organizational culture, employee well-being, and financial performance, making them a critical issue for leaders to address.
Law
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Can you get fired for calling your CEO a "rich jerk"? This company says yes

The NLRB argued that Atlassian illegally fired an engineer for criticizing the CEO over a restructuring plan, establishing potential protections for employee speech about working conditions.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Expense Policies Fail: A Deep Dive Into Workplace Psychology

Most company policies are written for a hypothetical, 'best-case' employee: rational, attentive, well-rested, and operating in a low-pressure environment. They assume employees will read the rules carefully, remember them, and apply them consistently at the point of purchase. As appealing as this assumption may be, it bears little resemblance to how real workplaces operate.
Business
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Italian woman awarded compensation after breaking ankle while working from home

An Italian court ruled that a work-from-home injury is compensable workplace accident, requiring Inail to pay benefits and medical costs despite the accident occurring at home.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
2 weeks ago

12 Reasons Employees Are Putting Work-Life Balance First

Work-life balance is a priority for U.S. employees, with 85% experiencing burnout and a demand for change in workplace dynamics.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Fair Labor

Decent work—encompassing safety, fair hours, adequate pay, healthcare access, and alignment with personal values—is essential for mental and physical health, while its absence creates chronic stress and undermines overall well-being.
#employee-engagement
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Made a mistake at work? Here's how to fix it in three easy steps

To successfully repair after a mistake, you need to acknowledge and name the mistake, validate the other person's feelings and viewpoint, and create a plan for the specific actions you will take to prevent this mistake from occurring again.
Careers
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Watch your step! Injury stats point to first aid, training needs as priorities

Farmers aged 45–50 had the most grain farm injuries; foot injuries (sprains, fractures) dominate—keep first-aid kits stocked, carry splints, and provide first-aid and safety training.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Workers are too afraid of layoffs to take PTO

17.5% of American workers avoid using paid time off due to layoff fears, despite expert warnings that forgoing vacation harms neither job security nor career advancement.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

10 Signs Of A Toxic Workplace (And How Employees Can Protect Themselves)

Toxic workplaces develop from unaddressed negative behaviors, poor leadership, and unhealthy practices, manifesting through poor communication, hostile behavior, and lack of transparency that damage employee well-being and productivity.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Officer who ran pizza company on sick leave fired

well enough to work but not well enough to serve the public in any capacity
Miscellaneous
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 months ago

My employee didn't tell anyone she was pregnant

Prioritize a visibly pregnant employee's privacy, avoid assumptions or unsolicited questioning, and provide discreet accommodations while allowing the employee to disclose when ready.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

From Boardrooms to Desks: How Disc Injuries Are Reshaping Return to Work in London

Herniated disc recovery times are often longer and less predictable than employers and employees expect, causing presenteeism, reduced productivity, and misaligned return-to-work planning.
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Rescinds Workplace Harassment Guidance

The EEOC rescinded its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, making it harder and costlier for LGBTQ+ employees to obtain investigations and resolutions under civil rights laws.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Man dead after industrial accident in Vaughan | CBC News

A man is dead after an industrial accident in Vaughan on Thursday, said York police. Officers responded to an accident around noon on Thursday on Applewood Crescent, police said in an emailed statement. A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being assessed by paramedics on site. Police said the Ministry of Labour is investigating the incident.
Canada news
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Expert Analysis

Mayor Zohran Mamdani prioritizes worker protections and affordability, appointing enforcement leaders, expanding DCPW resources, and banning hidden junk fees.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Implementation of the Employment Rights Act 2025: what employers need to know

Major employment rights change from April 2026: day-one paternity and parental leave, day-one SSP, expanded whistleblowing protection, doubled redundancy awards, and Fair Work Agency launch.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What even is a 'low-hire, low-fire' environment?

The U.S. labor market shows low hiring and concentrated large layoffs, producing mixed signals of modest job gains alongside fewer available jobs and slower reemployment.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Half of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That

Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.
fromBustle
1 month ago

The Office Romance Is Making A Comeback - And HR Is Surprisingly Chill

Laura and Todd, both journalists, had been out for an evening of drinks with colleagues following a particularly horrific day covering the news. Gradually, the herd had thinned out until it was just the two of them, alone at the bar near 3 a.m. with a sudden weight of sexual tension between them. They'd worked together for a couple of years at this point, and each had emerged from a relationship in their early 30s to be newly single.
Relationships
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Improve Your Employees' Focus In The Office

Workplace noise isn't just a nuisance. It's also a stressor and productivity killer, according to a Jabra study from 2024. As someone who likes working in quiet zones, I understand. That's why I recommend leaders spend time considering how their workspace design affects the noise level for their employees.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Keep Your Health Plan Costs Manageable - Without Shortchanging Your Team

If you run a business, there's a familiar email you probably opened this fall: the one from your benefits broker with your 2026 health insurance renewal. You scroll. You see a double-digit increase, and your stomach drops. You want to do right by your team. You also have a P&L to protect. And the three standard options you're handed - pay the increase, raise deductibles or push more cost onto employees - all feel bad in different ways.
Business
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Ask For Flexible Work, Even If Your Company Enforces An RTO

Employees should reframe flexible work requests as strategic business discussions rather than personal favors, emphasizing productivity gains and cost savings for employers.
Careers
fromAol
4 weeks ago

13 Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning to Let You Go (#7 Is The Worst)

Employers increasingly use quiet firing—subtle methods to push out employees—rather than overt termination, with 54% of workers experiencing this practice.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

80% of employees struggle with this hidden workplace bias. Here's what employers can do

Around the office, people clutch coffee like a life raft, waiting for their brains to come online and cursing the 8 a.m. meeting. And the cheerful colleague. But at least they got in early enough to find parking and grab coffee before it ran out-this time. Now: which person are you? The early riser, or the one watching them, wondering why you can never feel that awake at this hour no matter how hard you try?
Mental health
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Expert Analysis | 2026: New year, new employer risks and aggressive enforcement alert amNewYork

New York employers must update wages, reissue Wage Theft Prevention Act notices, and comply with expanded NYC unpaid safe and sick time rules effective 2026.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

My employee calls in sick after negative feedback

An employee regressed after prior improvement, responding to feedback by calling in sick and becoming withdrawn, causing attendance and accountability concerns despite capability.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Keeps Asking Me to Dock Money From My Own Paycheck. The Reasoning is Absurd.

Employees must be paid for time spent on work-related tasks, including resolving technical issues and retrieving equipment, under applicable wage-and-hour rules.
Careers
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 month ago

Company tried to fire employee without severance. He used their own AI against them and pulled off the ultimate holiday coup

An employee used the company's promoted AI to craft a defense and had a wrongful firing reversed shortly before a major layoff.
#return-to-office
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Need Leave for an Unconventional Reason. I'm Terrified My Job Won't Give It to Me.

Request bereavement or compassionate leave to support a nonlegal parental figure, seek alternative time-off arrangements, and involve HR if a biased boss refuses.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Colleague Brings the Same Accessory to Every Meeting. I'm Not Sure It Belongs in an Office.

A penis-shaped novelty straw is inappropriate for a general office; raise the issue with a manager if direct confrontation feels awkward.
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