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Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Found Something Terrible When I Googled My Co-Worker. Now I'm Not Sure How to Act.

Avoid letting personal knowledge about a colleague's tragedy affect professional interactions.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

You Thought Your Breakup Was Bad? Try Getting Dumped by Your Co-Worker.

Workplace romances create complex professional challenges when relationships end, forcing continued proximity and interaction while managing emotional pain and potential career risks.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Found Something Terrible When I Googled My Co-Worker. Now I'm Not Sure How to Act.

Avoid letting personal knowledge about a colleague's tragedy affect professional interactions.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

You Thought Your Breakup Was Bad? Try Getting Dumped by Your Co-Worker.

Workplace romances create complex professional challenges when relationships end, forcing continued proximity and interaction while managing emotional pain and potential career risks.
#leadership
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

Why Power-Blindness Is the Ultimate Leadership Failure

A lack of empathy in leaders is a neurological byproduct of power, leading to strategic liabilities and poor decision-making.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

Why Power-Blindness Is the Ultimate Leadership Failure

A lack of empathy in leaders is a neurological byproduct of power, leading to strategic liabilities and poor decision-making.
#remote-work
fromFortune
5 hours ago
Remote teams

Will you be my (work) friend? The new reality of making and keeping a work friend in the hybrid world | Fortune

Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

3 Ways Remote Work Exposes People-Pleasing Habits

Remote work can intensify people-pleasing behaviors, leading to increased anxiety and pressure to remain constantly available.
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago
Remote teams

Worker Learns Secret About Colleague-Not Ready For 'Serious Trouble' Email

A worker is conflicted about whether to report a colleague's undisclosed international remote work amid a company compliance audit.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 days 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
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Will you be my (work) friend? The new reality of making and keeping a work friend in the hybrid world | Fortune

Making friends at work is challenging in a remote environment but can alleviate loneliness and improve workplace relationships.
Remote teams
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

3 Ways Remote Work Exposes People-Pleasing Habits

Remote work can intensify people-pleasing behaviors, leading to increased anxiety and pressure to remain constantly available.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Worker Learns Secret About Colleague-Not Ready For 'Serious Trouble' Email

A worker is conflicted about whether to report a colleague's undisclosed international remote work amid a company compliance audit.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 days 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.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

My Neighbor Said Something Unacceptable to My Daughter. My Husband Refused to Step Up-So Someone Had To.

Addressing sexual harassment is crucial for the well-being of the victim.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
6 hours ago

I've Asked My Boyfriend to Stop Sabotaging Our Sex Life in This Way. His "Excuse" Is Beyond Selfish.

Communication and compromise are essential for a healthy sexual relationship.
Marketing
fromIndependent
17 hours ago

This Working Life with Sarah Sherry - 'The work is high pressure, we need everyone to hit the ground running'

Teamwork and a youthful perspective are essential in navigating the fragmented media landscape and enhancing brand experiences.
Education
fromTODAY.com
4 hours ago

Teacher Shares the No. 1 Boundary That Helped Her Beat Burnout

More than half of K-12 educators in America report burnout due to low pay, staffing shortages, and increased demands.
#trust
Psychology
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

How to spot toxic people and take back control

Most people are kinder and more trustworthy than assumed; danger lies in a small group of manipulative personalities.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Psychology
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

How to spot toxic people and take back control

Most people are kinder and more trustworthy than assumed; danger lies in a small group of manipulative personalities.
Remote teams
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.
Women
fromForbes
1 day ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
Django
fromIndependent
2 days 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.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Ex-student of NJ teacher accused of sex with child reveals unsettling red flags in her behavior at school: 'Very weird'

"Everybody knew something wasn't right with her. She would flirt with all the boys on the football team, she would favor them. She would be rude to all the girls."
NYC parents
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 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.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
#emotional-abuse
Information security
fromTheregister
6 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.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Our Neighbor's Kid Behaved Badly. But My Husband's Reaction Crossed a Line.

The husband's reaction to a child's theft of strawberries was excessive and dangerous, crossing moral and ethical boundaries.
fromFast Company
2 days 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
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

What Happens When We Simultaneously Seek and Avoid Intimacy?

Loneliness has escalated to a public health crisis, significantly impacting mortality rates and emotional well-being.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Your Company Could Be Hooked On This Negative Motivation Pattern - Here's How to Fix It

Dopamine-driven workplaces erode focus and creativity, while serotonin-focused environments foster innovation and team satisfaction.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

Psychology suggests people who push their chair back in when they leave a table aren't being polite - they're demonstrating a character that behaves the same way whether or not anyone important is watching, and that consistency, across every small unwitnessed moment, is the only version of character that has ever actually meant anything - Silicon Canals

Small actions reflect deeper character and consistency, revealing true identity when no one is watching.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
1 day ago

How To Empower Employees: 9 Effective Strategies For Managers

Employee empowerment enhances trust, initiative, and innovation, leading to greater organizational success and employee satisfaction.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 day ago

Hi! You Need Boundaries With Your Mom.

Setting boundaries with a parent can protect emotional well-being and individuality, especially in complex relationships.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
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.
#management
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When a Strong Performer Resists the System

Great managers enforce systems consistently, ensuring accountability and team cohesion, regardless of individual performance levels.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the most damaging people in your life are rarely the obviously cruel ones - they're the ones who were kind just often enough to keep you doubting your own perception - Silicon Canals

Intermittent reinforcement creates confusion and self-doubt, making it difficult for individuals to recognize toxic relationships.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 days ago

Are You A Victim Of 'Weaponized Empathy'? Here's How To Spot The Toxic Behavior.

Weaponized empathy manipulates compassion to influence behavior, often violating personal boundaries and enabling harmful dynamics.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

Why Your Next Career Move Might Be a Demotion

Career paths now require individuals to navigate their own responsibilities and choices, moving away from traditional upward trajectories.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who clean before the cleaner arrives, apologize when someone bumps into them, and pre-explain before anyone has asked for a justification all grew up in homes where taking up space without earning it first was treated as an act of aggression. - Silicon Canals

Cleaning before the cleaner reflects a deeper issue of feeling unworthy of help without prior justification.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Psychological safety is the first step. Most companies forget the second

Psychological safety is often misunderstood, focusing on permission to speak rather than protection from informal consequences after speaking up.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Getting laid off changes your perception of work forever. Here's how

Repeated layoffs can lead to trauma, identity loss, and a cynical view of work, making it essential to understand the reasons behind frequent layoffs.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Most people don't realize that the dishonest people in their lives rarely lie about facts - they lie about their intentions, and that specific distinction is why you keep feeling confused rather than simply hurt - Silicon Canals

Intention lies involve sharing true facts with hidden motives, making them difficult to detect.
Law
fromFast Company
3 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.
#workplace-bullying
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

I stopped explaining myself when I apologize and the reactions taught me exactly which people in my life had been treating my explanations as retractions. To them, sorry with a reason attached meant sorry didn't really count, and sorry without one meant I was finally admitting fault on their terms. - Silicon Canals

Apologies without explanations reveal who truly listens and who seeks loopholes.
#workplace-communication
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

I started paying attention to who in my office apologizes before asking a question and the pattern maps almost perfectly onto who was raised in a household where curiosity was treated as disobedience. - Silicon Canals

Careers
fromSlate Magazine
6 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.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

I started paying attention to who in my office apologizes before asking a question and the pattern maps almost perfectly onto who was raised in a household where curiosity was treated as disobedience. - Silicon Canals

Careers
fromSlate Magazine
6 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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I Told My Friend Some Private Things About My Wife. Now I'm in Big Trouble.

Maintaining long-term friendships can be challenging when past grievances affect perceptions in a marriage.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Are You Struggling to Keep Up With Change at Work?

Most workers are experiencing multiple significant changes simultaneously, leading to various states of change fatigue.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Speaking Up at Work: The Price for Rocking the Boat

Speaking up at work requires courage and carries risks, yet thoughtful employee voice helps organizations innovate and course-correct by bridging knowledge gaps between management and staff.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When Mental Illness Meets Workplace Resentment

Untreated mental illness can disrupt workplace dynamics and relationships, but active participation in recovery leads to improved conditions for everyone involved.
fromFast Company
5 days ago
Relationships

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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When Mental Illness Meets Workplace Resentment

Untreated mental illness can disrupt workplace dynamics and relationships, but active participation in recovery leads to improved conditions for everyone involved.
Relationships
fromFast Company
5 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.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
2 weeks 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
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

8 workplace phrases that sound professional but are actually passive-aggressive - Silicon Canals

Certain workplace phrases mask passive-aggressive sentiments, creating tension while maintaining plausible deniability.
Careers
fromHarvard Business Review
5 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.
Remote teams
fromBPS
2 weeks ago

Open-plan working leaves more room for bullying | BPS

Open-plan offices increase the risk of workplace bullying compared to private or smaller shared spaces.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.
#workplace-harassment
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Never Thought My Marital Problems Would Be Caused By a Delusional Co-Worker. I Need a Plan.

Clear communication and documentation are essential when dealing with workplace harassment.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Careers

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.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Never Thought My Marital Problems Would Be Caused By a Delusional Co-Worker. I Need a Plan.

Clear communication and documentation are essential when dealing with workplace harassment.
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.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 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.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Office hookworms: how to deal with colleagues who steal all the credit

Office hookworms are colleagues who take credit for others' work and use passive-aggressive commentary to undermine peers; managing them requires changing your own behavior rather than theirs.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 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.
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.
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.
Mental health
fromPsychologies
1 month ago

Is my colleague suffering from abuse? The subtle signs we often misunderstand

Abuse survivors often display workplace performance changes like missed deadlines and anxiety that are frequently misinterpreted as disengagement rather than signs of hidden domestic abuse.
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.
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The people who thrive in corporate environments and the people who burn out often have the same intelligence. The difference is that one group learned early how to read which rules are real and which rules are decoration. - Silicon Canals

Understanding both formal and informal organizational rules is crucial for thriving in a workplace.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
3 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.
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
fromEntrepreneur
4 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.
#return-to-office
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
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
#workplace-conflict
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.
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.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
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