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fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

From Crisis to Continuity: The Human Impact of Workplace Disruption

Organizations must shift from 'if' to 'when' regarding crisis preparedness, focusing on human impact and corporate culture for resilient recovery.
#workplace-issues
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Careers

We're Going to Have to Let Our Receptionist Go for What Feels Like a Cruel Reason. I Wish It Didn't Have to Be This Way.

A law firm faces staffing issues due to a receptionist's childcare problems, impacting office operations and client interactions.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

We're Going to Have to Let Our Receptionist Go for What Feels Like a Cruel Reason. I Wish It Didn't Have to Be This Way.

A law firm faces staffing issues due to a receptionist's childcare problems, impacting office operations and client interactions.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.
Information security
fromZDNET
48 minutes ago

Nearly half of cybersecurity pros want to quit - here's why

There's a significant mismatch between demand and rewards in cybersecurity, leading to dissatisfaction among professionals.
#tech-layoffs
Tech industry
fromFortune
10 hours ago

More than 90,000 tech workers have been laid off this year. But here's why companies like Microsoft are offering voluntary buyouts instead | Fortune

Tech companies are laying off employees while investing heavily in AI, with Microsoft offering voluntary buyouts to reduce workforce without traditional layoffs.
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Downgrading of the American Tech Worker

Tech layoffs are widespread as companies shift focus to AI, raising concerns about job security and efficiency for remaining employees.
Tech industry
fromFortune
10 hours ago

More than 90,000 tech workers have been laid off this year. But here's why companies like Microsoft are offering voluntary buyouts instead | Fortune

Tech companies are laying off employees while investing heavily in AI, with Microsoft offering voluntary buyouts to reduce workforce without traditional layoffs.
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Downgrading of the American Tech Worker

Tech layoffs are widespread as companies shift focus to AI, raising concerns about job security and efficiency for remaining employees.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Want to stand out at work? Stop trying to be a star

Individualism can hinder team success; effective teams thrive on trust and collaboration rather than individual achievements.
#microsoft
Retirement
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers Veteran Employees One-Time Retirement Buyouts

Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts to employees with 70 years of combined age and service.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement buyouts to about 7% of the US workforce

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to 8,750 employees as part of its first program of this kind in response to AI investment pressures.
Retirement
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
3 days ago

Microsoft's first voluntary retirement offer is a buyout dressed as a benefit

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to 7% of its US workforce, targeting senior directors and below, amid significant layoffs and a hiring freeze.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees | TechCrunch

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts for the first time, allowing eligible employees to leave without mass layoffs.
Retirement
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers Veteran Employees One-Time Retirement Buyouts

Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts to employees with 70 years of combined age and service.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement buyouts to about 7% of the US workforce

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts to 8,750 employees as part of its first program of this kind in response to AI investment pressures.
Retirement
fromTNW | Future-Of-Work
3 days ago

Microsoft's first voluntary retirement offer is a buyout dressed as a benefit

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to 7% of its US workforce, targeting senior directors and below, amid significant layoffs and a hiring freeze.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Microsoft encourages chunk of experienced US staff to leave

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to US employees to improve Windows quality and reliability.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Microsoft offers buyout for up to 7% of U.S. employees | TechCrunch

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement buyouts for the first time, allowing eligible employees to leave without mass layoffs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

I lost my job to AI. Here's why mass layoffs won't transform your company | Fortune

AI layoffs often prioritize immediate cost savings over true transformation and innovation in the workplace.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Former Trump ICE official accused of "toxic" & "controlling" relationship with her teen employee - LGBTQ Nation

Madison Sheahan allegedly had a toxic relationship with a teenage staffer, marked by controlling behavior and emotional volatility.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Don't stop hiring humans - stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says | TechCrunch

Every founder must assemble the right team to scale, avoiding hiring mistakes that can jeopardize startup success.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Partner Just Got Laid Off From His Job of 12 Years. What He's Doing Now Boggles the Mind.

Understanding the importance of budgeting during a job transition is crucial for financial stability.
#workers-compensation
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
3 days ago

How AI Is Reshaping Workers' Compensation Claims and Healthcare Operations

Workers' compensation is a significant yet often overlooked part of the healthcare ecosystem, facing unique challenges and requiring focused innovation.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Injury from 'return-to-office' mandate qualifies for workers' comp, state Supreme Court rules

A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling grants workers' compensation to an employee injured while preparing to return to the office during the pandemic.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
3 days ago

How AI Is Reshaping Workers' Compensation Claims and Healthcare Operations

Workers' compensation is a significant yet often overlooked part of the healthcare ecosystem, facing unique challenges and requiring focused innovation.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago

Injury from 'return-to-office' mandate qualifies for workers' comp, state Supreme Court rules

A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling grants workers' compensation to an employee injured while preparing to return to the office during the pandemic.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
Women
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How to respond to 'benevolent sexism' at work

Benevolent sexism, while appearing positive, undermines women's careers by reducing self-esteem and increasing emotional exhaustion.
Careers
fromFast Company
15 hours ago

Your differences are your competitive advantage against AI, LinkedIn's leaders say

AI is transforming work by focusing on tasks rather than job titles, allowing individuals to shape their careers actively.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta employees face a slow-swinging axe and a tough choice: hustle or job hunt

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, creating uncertainty and anxiety among employees about their job security.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Meta is laying off 10% of its entire staff next month. Read the full memo it just sent.

Meta plans to lay off about 10% of its workforce, affecting approximately 7,800 employees, to run the company more efficiently.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Information security
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Spot A Fake Candidate Before You Hire One

Deepfake technology is increasingly used in hiring fraud, posing significant challenges for recruiters and companies.
#leadership
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Marketing
fromBig Think
1 week ago

How to get employees to actually care about your L&D program

Marketers prioritize audience engagement; L&D should adopt similar strategies to enhance training effectiveness and relevance.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Inside the xAI exodus: Meet the dozens of people who have left Elon Musk's AI company

xAI is experiencing significant employee turnover, with all cofounders except Elon Musk having left amid ongoing organizational changes and competition in the AI sector.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The rise of days-long (and often unpaid) 'work trials' for job applicants

Work trials are increasingly used by employers to evaluate candidates' real-world skills amidst a flood of similar applications.
#paid-time-off
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Benefits like parental leave and PTO are on the chopping block. Here's what readers are saying.

Workers prioritize paid time off, and recent reductions by companies like Zoom and Deloitte have sparked significant concern and debate.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Benefits like parental leave and PTO are on the chopping block. Here's what readers are saying.

Workers prioritize paid time off, and recent reductions by companies like Zoom and Deloitte have sparked significant concern and debate.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month 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
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Know My Company Doesn't Frown Upon Workplace Romance. But One Employee Is Taking It Too Far.

Addressing inappropriate workplace behavior is essential, even if it doesn't violate company policy.
Careers
fromYourTango
4 days ago

11 Career-Ending Habits Of People Who Make Terrible Co-Workers

Navigating office politics is essential for career growth, and recognizing detrimental habits can improve workplace relationships.
#layoffs
Remote teams
fromForbes
6 days ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Remote teams
fromForbes
6 days ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

You survived a layoff. Now what?

Surviving layoffs brings complex emotions like relief, guilt, frustration, and anxiety about job security and workplace relationships.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Lost your job to AI? These support programs provide cash, support, and more

AI displacement of workers is prompting new support programs like the AI Dividend, which provides financial aid and career resources.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Deloitte and Zoom cut parental leave and other benefits

Deloitte and Zoom are reducing employee benefits, including parental leave and PTO, potentially influencing other companies to follow suit.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

Fewer than 1 in 4 workers feel their job is safe. Here's why worker 'FOBO'-fear of becoming obsolete-is hurting companies | Fortune

Job insecurity is pervasive across sectors, with many workers fearing layoffs and feeling their positions are not safe.
Remote teams
fromInc
6 days ago

Why So Many Workers Say the Office is Making Them Look Worse

Employees are increasingly blaming poor office air quality for negative health effects and appearance changes, leading to resistance against in-person work mandates.
#salary-negotiation
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Job Benefits Most Men Don't Know to Negotiate

Focusing solely on base salary can lead to missing out on valuable non-cash benefits that enhance overall compensation.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Job Benefits Most Men Don't Know to Negotiate

Focusing solely on base salary can lead to missing out on valuable non-cash benefits that enhance overall compensation.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

PTO, parental leave, pensions: Even the most prized benefits are on the chopping block

Zoom and Deloitte are reducing paid parental leave and other benefits, signaling a potential trend among employers to cut perks in a tight labor market.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.
Law
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 week ago

Thinking About Issuing An RTO Mandate? Weigh Several Factors First

Return to office mandates challenge employees' work-life balance and require leaders to consider the implications of such decisions.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Company's CEO Died. Everything That's Happened Since Has Me Reconsidering My Future.

Making a confident decision is more important than the choice itself.
Careers
fromTalentLMS Blog
5 days ago

Skills Inventory: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build One

A skills inventory provides real-time visibility of employee skills, helping organizations identify gaps and optimize workforce planning.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dear Vicki: Why have 'staff' and 'employees' suddenly become 'colleagues', but without extra pay?

HR departments are enforcing a bland culture by replacing traditional terms like 'workers' and 'employees' with 'colleagues'.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 weeks ago

Remote 'employee' gets fired from a job he didn't even work at. He was even paid $20,000 for it

A remote worker was fired after being paid $20,000 for doing nothing due to disorganized onboarding and lack of communication.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 weeks ago

Remote 'employee' gets fired from a job he didn't even work at. He was even paid $20,000 for it

A remote worker was fired after being paid $20,000 for doing nothing due to disorganized onboarding and lack of communication.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Stayed Loyal to One Company for Longer Than Most People Do. The Hard Part About Leaving Is Surprising Me.

Consider pursuing a new job opportunity despite feelings of loyalty and guilt towards the current employer.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months 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
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

The Complete Offboarding Checklist: A Strategic Guide For HR And L&D Leaders (With Examples And Templates)

Modern offboarding protects institutional knowledge, ensures compliance, strengthens data security, and preserves employer brand reputation through structured processes.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

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

Oracle's severance package for laid-off employees includes four weeks' base salary plus one week for each additional year of employment, capped at 26 weeks. This offer is smaller compared to other recent severance packages from companies like Block and Meta, which provided more generous terms.
Remote teams
US politics
fromFortune
2 months 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.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months 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
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks 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.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 month 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
fromFortune
4 weeks 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.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

After Over Two Decades on the Job, I Quit. Then I Got a Weird Letter in the Mail From HR.

A 26-year employee quit after a company merger introduced policies that eliminated vacation grandfathering, restricted break locations, and prevented taking the same vacation week annually, culminating in cancellation of a 60-year family tradition.
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
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months 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.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

My job offered me a voluntary severance. Here's what my decision taught me

A voluntary separation package offering months of pay and health coverage pressured employees to choose between leaving with security or staying through a strategic realignment.
Careers
fromAol
1 month 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.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
2 months ago

Enhancing Company Culture: The Pros And Cons Of Employee Engagement

Engaged employees increase productivity, innovation, retention, and long-term profitability, driven by dedicated leadership, measurement, recognition, fairness, clear communication, and tailored strategies.
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