#office-culture
#office-culture

US politics

Companies are in their hardcore era. Here's what you should do.

fromcleveland

Remote teams

7 brutally honest reasons employees say bosses force them back to offices: The Readers Write

That free lunch your boss is offering might just be a way to get you back into the office

Free Friday lunches at Sendbird encourage employee return to the office and promote collaboration.

fromAP News

Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters

Starbucks requires corporate employees to work four days in the office and mandates leaders to relocate to Seattle or Toronto.

fromTheZenParent

1 week ago

Remote teams

10 Things You're Missing Working Remote & 10 You're Missing From The Office - TheZenParent

fromIndependent

3 weeks ago

Miscellaneous

Sam McBride: Working from home might suit people like me, but it is a privilege that short-changes younger workers

US politics

Companies are in their hardcore era. Here's what you should do.

fromcleveland

Remote teams

7 brutally honest reasons employees say bosses force them back to offices: The Readers Write

Remote teams

That free lunch your boss is offering might just be a way to get you back into the office

fromAP News

Remote teams

Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters

Dear Mary: I'm friends with a colleague twice my age, but I worry our banter and private messages are inappropriate

A 19-year-old forms a close, platonic office friendship with a 40-year-old coworker based on shared childish humor, despite age differences and existing partners.

Psychology

fromBustle

3 weeks ago

The 3 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Be A Personality Hire

Gemini, as a social, communicative sign, exemplifies the personality hire who boosts office morale and builds relationships.

fromFortune

Starbucks' formerly remote CEO has bought a home in Seattle and he's ordering all staff back to the office 4 days a week

Starbucks is increasing the in-office work requirement for corporate employees to four days a week, mandating relocation for certain leadership roles.

US politics

fromFortune

Trump tax law quietly takes aim at popular perk: office snacks

The Trump tax law will eliminate deductions for office snacks provided to employees, impacting workplace culture.

Relationships

fromPsychology Today

When Your Boss Is a Show-Off

Bosses who show off have the track record to support their obnoxious behavior.

Employees can learn both what to do and what not to do from their bosses.

Digital life

fromIT Pro

How immersive does a video meeting really need to be?

Technological advancements in video conferencing continue despite calls for office returns.

fromSlate Magazine

My Colleagues and I Are Teaming Up to Finally Do Something About the Office "Weirdo"

Embrace direct communication to address discomfort with a colleague rather than seeking to transfer the person.

fromBustle

fromwww.independent.co.uk

"Office Chair Butt" Is A Thing, But Trainers Say It's Not Irreversible

Creator @haliijama said, "Doing glutes at the gym just to find out about office chair butt. Soooo, sitting eight hours a day is reversing it?"

Exercise

#workplace-dynamics

UK news

Currys worker's fury over missing office mug out of proportion', judge rules

fromSlate Magazine

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Women in technology

One of Our Colleagues Ruins the Mood of Every Office Party With His Approach to "Fun"

UK news

Currys worker's fury over missing office mug out of proportion', judge rules

fromSlate Magazine

Women in technology

One of Our Colleagues Ruins the Mood of Every Office Party With His Approach to "Fun"

more#workplace-dynamics

#work-emails

Humor

"Moving Forward = Don't Try Me Again": 28 Hilarious Tweets About Work Emails That Have Me Cackling Like A Hyena

Humor

"Moving Forward = Don't Try Me Again": 32 Hilarious Tweets About Work Emails That Have Me Cackling Like A Hyena

Humor

"Moving Forward = Don't Try Me Again": 28 Hilarious Tweets About Work Emails That Have Me Cackling Like A Hyena

Humor

"Moving Forward = Don't Try Me Again": 32 Hilarious Tweets About Work Emails That Have Me Cackling Like A Hyena

more#work-emails

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Miss Manners: Some of my co-workers refuse to pay the potluck queen

Miss Manners believes co-workers should not be asked to contribute financially towards personal food items at office parties; it's the employer's responsibility to cover costs.

Dining

fromwww.cnbc.com

Remote teams

Ambitious Gen Z lead the return to office here's how they are using it to get ahead

Gen Z professionals are leading the office return trend, working more in-person than older generations.

Women in technology

fromThe Washington Post

The neurodivergent worker's guide to return-to-office

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges in office environments, influencing their ability to succeed.

Disclosure of neurodivergent status can be complex, weighing safety against potential misunderstanding.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

Trump thinks Hegseth will 'get it together' amid Pentagon staff chaos

Trump supports Hegseth amid chaos at the Pentagon, though concerns about management and culture persist.

fromGovernment Executive

Some DHS employees told to send selfies to prove they are in-office as department suddenly ends remote work

DHS mandated employees to send selfies to verify office presence, canceling remote work options.

London startup

fromCity AM

Businesses, get back to work! WFH is harming young people

Work from home (WFH) arrangements hinder the development of young people and negatively impact their preparedness for the workforce.

London

fromCity AM

Wework hopeful of revival amid growth in demand for flexible workspaces

WeWork reports a significant rise in demand for flexible workspaces in London, signaling a potential revival post-bankruptcy.

Fashion & style

fromwww.nytimes.com

How to Nail Spring Business Casual for Your Next Work Outing

Office outings challenge employees to balance their professional identity with a more casual environment, complicating choices around appropriate attire.

Startup companies

fromMiami Herald

Trendy business service files Chapter 7 bankruptcy

The pandemic shifted attitudes towards office spaces, leading to a rise in coworking spaces despite previous trends favoring traditional office environments.

Privacy professionals