#office-culture
#office-culture

Relationships

Making Friends at Work Is Harder Than It Used to Be. Here Are 7 Habits to Help

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

London

The pub that changed me: I bonded with a new group of friends there and it led to my dream job'

more#workplace-friendships

Relationships

Making Friends at Work Is Harder Than It Used to Be. Here Are 7 Habits to Help

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

London

The pub that changed me: I bonded with a new group of friends there and it led to my dream job'

#remote-work

Remote teams

So Your Team Is Back in the Office. Now What?

fromThe Walrus

Careers

Welcome Back to the Office. You Won't Get Anything Done | The Walrus

fromTheZenParent

Remote teams

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

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

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

US politics

fromBusiness Insider

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

Employers are increasingly requiring workers to return to the office full-time and focus on performance metrics.

fromcleveland

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

Northeast Ohio companies increasing in-office work prompts employee pushback reflecting tension between old management styles and new remote work needs.

Remote teams

So Your Team Is Back in the Office. Now What?

fromThe Walrus

Careers

Welcome Back to the Office. You Won't Get Anything Done | The Walrus

fromTheZenParent

Remote teams

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

fromIndependent

Miscellaneous

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

fromBusiness Insider

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

'Hybrid creep' is the latest trick bosses are using to get workers back in the office | Fortune

Employers are gradually shifting hybrid schedules into near full-time office expectations using subtle incentives, social pressure, perks, and visibility-based rewards.

fromwww.marketplace.org

Why some younger workers prefer in-office over remote work

Younger workers increasingly prefer more in-office time to access networking, social interaction, and to avoid potential career penalties from remote work.

Humor

fromTheregister

New boss was bad and ugly, so tech team pranked him good

Office workers epoxy-glued their new boss's mouse to his desk as a prank after he antagonized colleagues.

Law

My Colleague Has a Go-To Topic at Happy Hour. It's Extremely Out of Line.

An attorney's loud, boastful recounting of clients' cases at drinks creates confidentiality and reputational risks; confidentially raise concerns with the managing partner.

Business

fromAbove the Law

Inside Biglaw's Most Over-The-Top Holiday Competition - Above the Law

Seward & Kissel's annual ugly sweater contest has evolved into an extravagant costume pageant that draws strong employee participation and encourages people to want to come to the office.

Digital life

fromHarvard Gazette

Does 'work from anywhere' really work? - Harvard Gazette

Working from anywhere (WFA) expands beyond hybrid and remote models to enable truly global workforces, boosting talent access, productivity, and innovation.

Business

fromBusiness Insider

3 months ago

A 14-year JPM veteran reveals the biggest culture shocks moving from Brazil to the New York office

Relocating from JPMorgan São Paulo to 383 Madison Avenue entailed earlier start times, neutral/formal dress, changed routines like coffee and lunch, and higher workplace expectations.

Relationships

fromFast Company

3 months ago

Is it okay to hug coworkers?

Hugging coworkers can strengthen workplace bonds but must respect boundaries, cultural norms, pandemic- and #MeToo-era sensitivities, and individual comfort.

fromArchDaily

4 months ago

Belgium's Architecture Offices Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

"An office should inspire - we aim to create a pleasant workspace that fuels creativity and reflects our identity as a design-driven practice." "A generous office." "For us, our office space is a home office away from home, with all the comforts of leisure but with the focus on work." "A place in which you can feel the group, the collective project. An atelier more than an office."

Design

#workplace

4 months ago

Relationships

People Are Sharing How Their Gen Z Workers Made Them Feel Officially Old, And I'm Hurt

fromCity AM

London startup

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

4 months ago

Relationships

People Are Sharing How Their Gen Z Workers Made Them Feel Officially Old, And I'm Hurt

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

17 Alternatives To Cursing Somebody Out That Actually Might Make Them Even Angrier

Corporate communication often relies on phrases that obscure meaning and create confusion.

Mental health

fromwww.mercurynews.com