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Why Companies Mandating Five-Day Office Attendance May Lose Talent

Employees are increasingly rejecting rigid work schedules, demanding flexibility in return to office policies.

Amazon makes it harder for disabled employees to work from home

Amazon is tightening work-from-home permissions, emphasizing a return to office policy to enhance company culture.

New Data Highlight Why Companies Should Stay Remote Rather Than Return To The Office

Flexibility in work arrangements leads to higher productivity and well-being, countering arguments for an in-office mandate.

Opinion | Remote Work Is Increasingly for The Rich

C-Suite executives often promote in-office work standards while enjoying the flexibility of remote work themselves.
The return to office mandates disproportionately affect lower-income workers, highlighting economic disparities in remote work opportunities.

Exclusive survey: In response to Amazon's RTO policy, nearly half its office workers are looking for new jobs

Amazon will require all employees to return to the office five days a week starting January, prompting resignations and employee dissatisfaction.

Boss Of Fully Remote Company Requires Employees Return To The Office After A Single Worker Complains About Being Lonely

Forced return-to-office decisions can undermine employee autonomy and dissatisfaction may arise from abrupt changes in work arrangements.

Why Companies Mandating Five-Day Office Attendance May Lose Talent

Employees are increasingly rejecting rigid work schedules, demanding flexibility in return to office policies.

Amazon makes it harder for disabled employees to work from home

Amazon is tightening work-from-home permissions, emphasizing a return to office policy to enhance company culture.

New Data Highlight Why Companies Should Stay Remote Rather Than Return To The Office

Flexibility in work arrangements leads to higher productivity and well-being, countering arguments for an in-office mandate.

Opinion | Remote Work Is Increasingly for The Rich

C-Suite executives often promote in-office work standards while enjoying the flexibility of remote work themselves.
The return to office mandates disproportionately affect lower-income workers, highlighting economic disparities in remote work opportunities.

Exclusive survey: In response to Amazon's RTO policy, nearly half its office workers are looking for new jobs

Amazon will require all employees to return to the office five days a week starting January, prompting resignations and employee dissatisfaction.

Boss Of Fully Remote Company Requires Employees Return To The Office After A Single Worker Complains About Being Lonely

Forced return-to-office decisions can undermine employee autonomy and dissatisfaction may arise from abrupt changes in work arrangements.
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#blackstone

Blackstone embraces country music and reality TV in its most ambitious holiday video yet. Watch it here.

Blackstone's holiday video combines humor and creativity to showcase the firm's culture and investment prowess, engaging both employees and the public.

All 7 Blackstone holiday videos ranked

Blackstone's holiday video blends humor with pandemic realities and corporate messaging, highlighting the company's resilience and employee value during challenging times.

Blackstone embraces country music and reality TV in its most ambitious holiday video yet. Watch it here.

Blackstone's holiday video combines humor and creativity to showcase the firm's culture and investment prowess, engaging both employees and the public.

All 7 Blackstone holiday videos ranked

Blackstone's holiday video blends humor with pandemic realities and corporate messaging, highlighting the company's resilience and employee value during challenging times.
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#employee-wellbeing

Your salespeople are stressed. This simple fix can make all the difference

Despite businesses' efforts, workplace stress levels remain alarmingly high, impacting employee mental health across various industries.

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh and helping employees set work-life boundaries | CBC Radio

Out-of-office emails now blend humor and personality, emphasizing work-life balance and the necessity of genuine disconnection from work.

Your salespeople are stressed. This simple fix can make all the difference

Despite businesses' efforts, workplace stress levels remain alarmingly high, impacting employee mental health across various industries.

Out-of-office emails are getting a refresh and helping employees set work-life boundaries | CBC Radio

Out-of-office emails now blend humor and personality, emphasizing work-life balance and the necessity of genuine disconnection from work.
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#att

AT&T follows Amazon in cracking down on remote work with 5-days-in-office mandate

AT&T is mandating full-time in-office work for its employees starting January, moving away from the hybrid schedule.

AT&T orders more U.S. employees to return to office 5 days a week in 2025

AT&T is requiring U.S. employees to return to the office full-time starting January 2024.

AT&T follows Amazon in cracking down on remote work with 5-days-in-office mandate

AT&T is mandating full-time in-office work for its employees starting January, moving away from the hybrid schedule.

AT&T orders more U.S. employees to return to office 5 days a week in 2025

AT&T is requiring U.S. employees to return to the office full-time starting January 2024.
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Citi's annual review process is kicking off. Here's an inside look at its unpopular method.

Citi's forced ranking system creates competition among employees, impacting promotions, bonuses, and job security for many.

A 7-Eleven Heir's $50 Billion Fight to Keep the Company in the Family

Junro Ito focuses on reviving Seven & i's culture by implementing Peter Drucker's customer-centric philosophy to keep the company competitive and prevent takeover.
#leadership

Honeywell's CEO predicts 'doomsday' for companies that don't embrace AI. Here's his secret to using the technology effectively

Employers must embrace AI or risk being left behind, as resistance to change will have severe consequences.

I worked with Steve Jobs. Here's what he'd say about today's leadership style

The qualities of a good leader involve both accountability and a deep care for their team's success.

As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations

Catholic hospitals have shifted from charity-focused organizations, traditionally led by nuns, to large corporate entities prioritizing profits and financial sustainability.

Airbnb CEO says most employees don't want full autonomy at work - and those that do should start their own companies

Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky argues that most employees crave structure over total autonomy at work.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company's staff 'spend more time arguing' than strategizing about how to beat Airbus: report

Boeing's CEO urges employees to stop infighting and focus on competing with Airbus amid significant challenges.

Boeing's CEO tells staff to stop 'bitching by the water cooler' and focus on beating Airbus

Boeing's new CEO urges employees to shift focus from internal complaints to competing effectively against Airbus.

Honeywell's CEO predicts 'doomsday' for companies that don't embrace AI. Here's his secret to using the technology effectively

Employers must embrace AI or risk being left behind, as resistance to change will have severe consequences.

I worked with Steve Jobs. Here's what he'd say about today's leadership style

The qualities of a good leader involve both accountability and a deep care for their team's success.

As nuns disappear, many Catholic hospitals look more like megacorporations

Catholic hospitals have shifted from charity-focused organizations, traditionally led by nuns, to large corporate entities prioritizing profits and financial sustainability.

Airbnb CEO says most employees don't want full autonomy at work - and those that do should start their own companies

Airbnb's CEO Brian Chesky argues that most employees crave structure over total autonomy at work.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company's staff 'spend more time arguing' than strategizing about how to beat Airbus: report

Boeing's CEO urges employees to stop infighting and focus on competing with Airbus amid significant challenges.

Boeing's CEO tells staff to stop 'bitching by the water cooler' and focus on beating Airbus

Boeing's new CEO urges employees to shift focus from internal complaints to competing effectively against Airbus.
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#diversity

Why DEI Still Matters (and How to Get It Right)

Corporate leaders must prioritize long-term systems-building over temporary culture change to sustain anti-racist initiatives.

Continuing the Work of DEI, No Matter What Your Company Calls It

Despite backlash, companies are advancing DEI initiatives and seeking new strategies for inclusivity.
Organizations should shift to embed DEI in core culture amidst growing anti-DEI sentiments.

Why DEI Still Matters (and How to Get It Right)

Corporate leaders must prioritize long-term systems-building over temporary culture change to sustain anti-racist initiatives.

Continuing the Work of DEI, No Matter What Your Company Calls It

Despite backlash, companies are advancing DEI initiatives and seeking new strategies for inclusivity.
Organizations should shift to embed DEI in core culture amidst growing anti-DEI sentiments.
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#layoffs

Middle-manager roles disappearing further complicates the ongoing retirement crisis

Corporate America continues to eliminate middle management roles, with job postings down significantly, presenting challenges for this level of management.

What Happened to the Tech Industry's Perks Culture'?

Tech companies are reducing employee perks amid industry layoffs and shifts in business strategy, marking a significant cultural shift in the tech workplace.

Middle-manager roles disappearing further complicates the ongoing retirement crisis

Corporate America continues to eliminate middle management roles, with job postings down significantly, presenting challenges for this level of management.

What Happened to the Tech Industry's Perks Culture'?

Tech companies are reducing employee perks amid industry layoffs and shifts in business strategy, marking a significant cultural shift in the tech workplace.
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CSOs speak out on today's leadership challenges

Senior security executives face challenging issues like organizational downsizing, outdated mentalities, and lack of respect from senior management.
#employee-benefits

All the ways Netflix is paring costs and perks, from parental leave to corporate merch

Netflix is reportedly limiting employee perks, particularly around parental leave, amid a culture shift in response to investor pressures.

Here's why CHROs should encourage executives to take a sabbatical

The pandemic has shifted perceptions of work-life balance, leading some professionals to consider sabbaticals as positive life changes.

All the ways Netflix is paring costs and perks, from parental leave to corporate merch

Netflix is reportedly limiting employee perks, particularly around parental leave, amid a culture shift in response to investor pressures.

Here's why CHROs should encourage executives to take a sabbatical

The pandemic has shifted perceptions of work-life balance, leading some professionals to consider sabbaticals as positive life changes.
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#mental-health

Why some of the highest achievers are painfully unhappy, according to a Yale-trained psychotherapist

Workplace anxiety and burnout affect top executives, revealing a hidden epidemic among 'Unhappy Achievers' despite their outward success.

My 3 years at Tesla were the best and worst of my life

Amanda Manley's experience at Tesla was transformative yet ultimately damaging to her work-life balance and family life, leading her to prioritize mental health.

Want to boost employee morale and productivity? Ramp up volunteering

Volunteering enhances employee well-being, providing a sense of purpose and care beyond traditional job roles.

C.E.O.s Are Tripping

Psychedelic drugs are gaining acceptance among corporate leaders as tools for enhancing creativity and emotional well-being.

Why some of the highest achievers are painfully unhappy, according to a Yale-trained psychotherapist

Workplace anxiety and burnout affect top executives, revealing a hidden epidemic among 'Unhappy Achievers' despite their outward success.

My 3 years at Tesla were the best and worst of my life

Amanda Manley's experience at Tesla was transformative yet ultimately damaging to her work-life balance and family life, leading her to prioritize mental health.

Want to boost employee morale and productivity? Ramp up volunteering

Volunteering enhances employee well-being, providing a sense of purpose and care beyond traditional job roles.

C.E.O.s Are Tripping

Psychedelic drugs are gaining acceptance among corporate leaders as tools for enhancing creativity and emotional well-being.
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Trump's election win spurs anti-DEI investments

A new ETF focused on companies rejecting DEI initiatives is being launched by Trump allies, reflecting a conservative backlash against progressive corporate policies.

Pointless jobs: the unbearable ennui of office life in pictures

Tunbjork's photography underscores the existential ennui in modern corporate culture, marked by isolation and the prevalence of pointless jobs.

Council Post: An Enemy Hiding In Plain Sight: Tackling Insider Threats

Businesses must be vigilant about both external and internal risks, especially hidden insider threats that can be more damaging than anticipated.
#return-to-office

Amazon Makes It Harder for Disabled Employees To Work Remotely

Amazon's return-to-office policy emphasizes company culture rather than an attempt to reduce workforce numbers.
A substantial percentage of Amazon employees are considering leaving the company after the return-to-office announcement.

Return to office or resign: How companies can handle the great office divide

Corporate America is mandating office attendance, leading to 'soft layoffs' as companies brace for employee departures while facing potential financial and brand risks.

RTO doesn't have to be polarizing

Employers are reconsidering RTO policies to enhance employee engagement and align with productivity while avoiding micromanagement tactics.

Smart RTO Policies Can Offer Flexibility and In-Person Benefits

Return-to-office mandates negatively affect employee perceptions and highlight a trust gap between management and staff.

Amazon CEO: This Is Why Employees Must Work In-Office, RTO | Entrepreneur

Amazon mandates employees to return to office full-time to strengthen company culture, dismissing rumors of hidden layoffs.

Starbucks Raises the Stakes for Hybrid Workers with a Bold Ultimatum - GREY Journal

Starbucks has mandated in-office work for corporate employees at least three days a week starting in January.

Amazon Makes It Harder for Disabled Employees To Work Remotely

Amazon's return-to-office policy emphasizes company culture rather than an attempt to reduce workforce numbers.
A substantial percentage of Amazon employees are considering leaving the company after the return-to-office announcement.

Return to office or resign: How companies can handle the great office divide

Corporate America is mandating office attendance, leading to 'soft layoffs' as companies brace for employee departures while facing potential financial and brand risks.

RTO doesn't have to be polarizing

Employers are reconsidering RTO policies to enhance employee engagement and align with productivity while avoiding micromanagement tactics.

Smart RTO Policies Can Offer Flexibility and In-Person Benefits

Return-to-office mandates negatively affect employee perceptions and highlight a trust gap between management and staff.

Amazon CEO: This Is Why Employees Must Work In-Office, RTO | Entrepreneur

Amazon mandates employees to return to office full-time to strengthen company culture, dismissing rumors of hidden layoffs.

Starbucks Raises the Stakes for Hybrid Workers with a Bold Ultimatum - GREY Journal

Starbucks has mandated in-office work for corporate employees at least three days a week starting in January.
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#employee-engagement

Here's what 5 CEOs learned by becoming undercover bosses

CEOs are returning to shop floors to gain insight into their businesses directly from employees and customers.

Confidence in leaders fosters culture of innovation at the World's Best Workplaces

Innovation amid generative AI is essential for global companies, yet employee excitement and trust in AI implementation are low.

Sanofi exec says remote work takes away employee 'serendipity'

Sanofi successfully navigates hybrid work, emphasizing the importance of in-person collaboration for innovation even in an AI-first environment.

Total Quality Logistics: Building a 'talent destination' through employee engagement

TQL fosters a flexible hybrid work environment to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

Internal Activation: Building Better Brands from Within - Brandingmag

Employees are no longer passive; they actively shape corporate brand strategy, enhancing authenticity and purpose.

The Most Hated Business Jargon of All Time

Employees prefer honest communication over clichéd business jargon, finding it insincere and distracting.

Here's what 5 CEOs learned by becoming undercover bosses

CEOs are returning to shop floors to gain insight into their businesses directly from employees and customers.

Confidence in leaders fosters culture of innovation at the World's Best Workplaces

Innovation amid generative AI is essential for global companies, yet employee excitement and trust in AI implementation are low.

Sanofi exec says remote work takes away employee 'serendipity'

Sanofi successfully navigates hybrid work, emphasizing the importance of in-person collaboration for innovation even in an AI-first environment.

Total Quality Logistics: Building a 'talent destination' through employee engagement

TQL fosters a flexible hybrid work environment to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

Internal Activation: Building Better Brands from Within - Brandingmag

Employees are no longer passive; they actively shape corporate brand strategy, enhancing authenticity and purpose.

The Most Hated Business Jargon of All Time

Employees prefer honest communication over clichéd business jargon, finding it insincere and distracting.
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Woman Calls Out Corporate Christmas Parties That Don't Allow Spouses

Corporate Christmas parties can create uncomfortable situations, particularly for young women, due to the absence of partners and the presence of power dynamics.

Insider Today: 'Brotox' on the rise

Timing is crucial at company holiday parties; arrive and leave at appropriate times to maintain a good professional image.
#organizational-behavior

7 Things Businesses Can Learn From Professional Sports

The corporate world is increasingly prioritizing people as stakeholders, similar to how sports teams value talent.

Types of Corporate Culture and Examples for Leaders | ClickUp

Corporate culture is a defining force that shapes productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall business performance.

7 Things Businesses Can Learn From Professional Sports

The corporate world is increasingly prioritizing people as stakeholders, similar to how sports teams value talent.

Types of Corporate Culture and Examples for Leaders | ClickUp

Corporate culture is a defining force that shapes productivity, employee satisfaction, and overall business performance.
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What we measure reveals what we value

Growth often comes at the cost of humanity, as businesses prioritize efficiency over the relationships that truly matter.

At Truth Social, Kash Patel Investigated Trump's Estranged Co-Founders

Kash Patel is leveraging his association with Trump to attack critics and investigate opponents.
His reports on the Truth Social co-founders highlight internal conflicts and allegations.

BIll Burr: Murdered Insurance CEO Was a "Gangster"

Bill Burr critiques the public image of UHC CEO Brian Thompson amid allegations of misconduct, questioning the morality of corporate leaders.

An Apple employee is suing the company over monitoring employee personal devices | TechCrunch

Apple faces a lawsuit regarding employee monitoring on personal devices, raising concerns about privacy and workplace surveillance.

How 'quiet hiring' is hurting your diversity efforts

Quiet hiring can benefit companies short-term but may overlook long-term employee satisfaction and diversity equity.
#microsoft

Relevant! Relevant! Relevant! At 50, Microsoft Is an AI Giant, Open-Source Lover, and as Bad as Ever

Satya Nadella revitalized Microsoft by transforming its culture and strategically investing in AI, positioning the company back at the forefront of technology.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a 'culture change' after security failures

Microsoft acknowledges security issues and aims for cultural change to improve cybersecurity practices.
CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes a shift from blame to responsibility in addressing security vulnerabilities.

Relevant! Relevant! Relevant! At 50, Microsoft Is an AI Giant, Open-Source Lover, and as Bad as Ever

Satya Nadella revitalized Microsoft by transforming its culture and strategically investing in AI, positioning the company back at the forefront of technology.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company needs a 'culture change' after security failures

Microsoft acknowledges security issues and aims for cultural change to improve cybersecurity practices.
CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes a shift from blame to responsibility in addressing security vulnerabilities.
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#google

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

Google fostered a culture of caution around internal communications to avoid legal risks during antitrust scrutiny.

How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations

Google fostered a culture of cautious communication to mitigate legal risks, marking a shift toward making deletion the default in internal exchanges.

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

Google implemented strict internal communication guidelines to protect against legal scrutiny, emphasizing caution in employee communications.
The company started a campaign to make deletion the default in its internal communications after facing antitrust investigations.

Google Employees Were Asked To Destroy Messages To Avoid Antitrust; Internet Calls It 'Definition Of Evil'

Google has a long-standing policy of destroying internal communications to evade regulatory scrutiny, revealing a troubling culture of concealment.

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

Google's internal culture evolved to prioritize caution in communication due to legal scrutiny, promoting deletion of messages and minimizing documentation.

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

Google fostered a culture of caution around internal communications to avoid legal risks during antitrust scrutiny.

How Google Spent 15 Years Concealing Its Internal Conversations

Google fostered a culture of cautious communication to mitigate legal risks, marking a shift toward making deletion the default in internal exchanges.

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

Google implemented strict internal communication guidelines to protect against legal scrutiny, emphasizing caution in employee communications.
The company started a campaign to make deletion the default in its internal communications after facing antitrust investigations.

Google Employees Were Asked To Destroy Messages To Avoid Antitrust; Internet Calls It 'Definition Of Evil'

Google has a long-standing policy of destroying internal communications to evade regulatory scrutiny, revealing a troubling culture of concealment.

How Google Spent 15 Years Creating a Culture of Concealment

Google's internal culture evolved to prioritize caution in communication due to legal scrutiny, promoting deletion of messages and minimizing documentation.
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Employee Onboarding Vs. Orientation: What's The Difference?

Onboarding and orientation differ significantly; orientation is the initial welcome process, while onboarding focuses on long-term employee integration and development.
#gender-equality

3 ways to fix the 'broken rung' on the career ladder

Addressing the 'broken rung' in promotions is crucial to advancing women's leadership in the workplace.

Men Are Reacting To The 4B Movement, And What It Means For Their America If Women Participate

Men must transition from passive to active supporters of women's equality for real change.

3 ways to fix the 'broken rung' on the career ladder

Addressing the 'broken rung' in promotions is crucial to advancing women's leadership in the workplace.

Men Are Reacting To The 4B Movement, And What It Means For Their America If Women Participate

Men must transition from passive to active supporters of women's equality for real change.
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Staff at a British digital bank are quitting their 'grey corporate hellscape' after CEO demands they come to the office

Starling Bank's hybrid work reversal has led to significant employee backlash and resignations, challenging their identity as an online-only bank.

The new academy companies

Academy companies prioritize training and mentorship to develop future leaders in an adaptable workforce.

How does Elon Musk define 'efficiency'? We asked his former employees

Elon Musk aims to significantly cut government waste and budget through his new Department of Government Efficiency under Trump's administration.

Gen Z and millennial productivity is being crushed by bosses who don't understand them, top university research says

There's a productivity gap between younger employees and their older bosses, impacting overall workplace effectiveness.

Internal Tesla database shows why workers might accept lower salaries

Tesla employees accept lower salaries due to belief in company mission and growth potential.

The key to the future of remote work is balance between distance and office work

Corporate pushback against telecommuting is raising concerns among employees in France, particularly after the pandemic normalized remote work.

Groupthink (Fortune magazine, 1952)

The shift from individualism to group orientation in American society reflects both societal evolution and growing concerns over coercive social structures.
#amazon

Amazon Workers Appalled' by How Execs Made Return-to-Office Decision

Amazon employees demand data-driven justifications for the office return mandate instead of executive intuition.

Amazon return-to-office mandate isn't a 'backdoor layoff,' CEO says

Amazon's new policy mandating five days in-office work has led to significant employee backlash and concerns about workplace culture.

In an all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells employees why he wants fewer managers: 'I hate bureaucracy'

Amazon aims to simplify management structure to improve decision-making speed and maintain company culture post-pandemic.

Amazon Workers Appalled' by How Execs Made Return-to-Office Decision

Amazon employees demand data-driven justifications for the office return mandate instead of executive intuition.

Amazon return-to-office mandate isn't a 'backdoor layoff,' CEO says

Amazon's new policy mandating five days in-office work has led to significant employee backlash and concerns about workplace culture.

In an all-hands meeting, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells employees why he wants fewer managers: 'I hate bureaucracy'

Amazon aims to simplify management structure to improve decision-making speed and maintain company culture post-pandemic.
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Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing

Boeing must reconnect with its engineering roots to ensure safety and quality in its aircraft production.

Amazon's health business is coming into focus

Neil Lindsay's expertise in Amazon's culture, not healthcare, is pivotal to his role in leading Amazon's health strategy.
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