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#leadership
Careers
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
Careers
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

9 leaders on what they'd change about managing staff

Learning from management mistakes and evolving approaches can enhance leadership effectiveness and team culture.
#telework
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 hours ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
23 hours ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 hours ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
23 hours ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
11 hours ago

White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates | Fortune

Workers increasingly avoid AI tools due to trust issues, despite executives believing they have adequate resources.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
11 hours ago

White-collar workers are quietly rebelling against AI as 80% outright refuse adoption mandates | Fortune

Workers increasingly avoid AI tools due to trust issues, despite executives believing they have adequate resources.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromWPXI
7 hours ago

PPG, Highmark among firms advising remote work as Draft brings road closures

Major employers in Pittsburgh are advising employees to work remotely during the NFL Draft week due to expected traffic and road closures.
Women
fromForbes
2 days 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.
Productivity
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Screen time is damaging our eyes-and that's harming our ability to lead

The increasing screen time is leading to a visual crisis, with 66% of workers experiencing eye issues, impacting productivity and work quality.
Chicago
fromChicago Tribune
12 hours ago

Chicago-based Fooda launches marketing campaign to make return-to-office mandates more appetizing

Fooda launched an outdoor marketing campaign to attract remote workers back to the office with its pop-up lunch service in Chicago.
#work-life-balance
Parenting
fromThe i Paper
1 day ago

My work-from-home dream is over. My wife wants me to run errands and do DIY

Working from home reveals differing expectations and responsibilities between parents, highlighting the need for shared understanding and balance.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
2 weeks ago

12 Reasons Employees Are Putting Work-Life Balance First

Work-life balance is a priority for U.S. employees, with 85% experiencing burnout and a demand for change in workplace dynamics.
Parenting
fromThe i Paper
1 day ago

My work-from-home dream is over. My wife wants me to run errands and do DIY

Working from home reveals differing expectations and responsibilities between parents, highlighting the need for shared understanding and balance.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
2 weeks ago

12 Reasons Employees Are Putting Work-Life Balance First

Work-life balance is a priority for U.S. employees, with 85% experiencing burnout and a demand for change in workplace dynamics.
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won't: Took on ICE and Won

Under a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement program, federal authorities had detained Serigne, a Senegalese asylum seeker and the brother of dishwasher Abdoul Mbengue. 'I didn't know what to do at first, but we had this community, and I told them this news,' Mbengue says through a coworker who is translating his French.
Washington DC
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Your Company's Wellness Programs Keep Missing the Point

Disconnection in the workplace is often structural, not individual, and requires proper diagnosis to address effectively.
Higher education
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Minnesota payroll problems grew after Workday, say auditors

Minnesota State universities and colleges experienced payroll errors affecting over a thousand faculty and staff due to the Workday HR platform rollout.
Marketing
fromIndependent
1 day 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.
Gadgets
fromMan of Many
2 days ago

How to Build the Ultimate Home Office Setup to Work From Home (WFH) Like a Pro | Man of Many

Upgrading your work-from-home setup enhances productivity through better devices, ergonomic furniture, and holistic improvements in your workspace environment.
Real estate
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Will AI doom office space to history?

Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the commercial real estate sector, raising concerns about the future of human roles in advisory services.
fromInvesting.com Australia
2 days ago

Some firms in Saudi extend work from home ahead of Iran ultimatum By Reuters

Some Western and Saudi firms in Riyadh have extended work-from-home advisories amid concern over a looming U.S.-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face 'hell'.
World news
Relationships
fromFast Company
6 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.
UK news
fromCN Traveller
2 days ago

The UK will have a three-day working week in 2027, thanks to 'substitute' bank holidays

Bank holidays in 2027 allow for an extended break from December 25 to January 3 with just two days of annual leave booked.
Django
fromIndependent
3 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
12 hours ago

This law can allow you to work from home while pregnant or postpartum

Return-to-office mandates have negatively impacted labor force participation among mothers, but the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act offers protections and accommodations.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

Employee Engagement Is Declining in the Age of AI

Employee engagement is low overall, but significantly higher in best practice organizations with strong leadership and a focus on employee well-being.
Health
fromDefenderNetwork.com
6 days ago

Sitting Is the New Smoking: Why Houston's Remote Workers Are at Risk

Excessive sedentary behavior linked to serious health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, poses significant risks for remote workers.
Parenting
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Fathers want to help with childcare-their jobs won't let them

Fathers face significant barriers in taking parental leave, limiting their ability to share childcare responsibilities equally with partners.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
7 hours ago

This Startup's Return-to-Office Mandate Failed - Now It's Paying Employees to Show Up: 'We Were Pulling Teeth'

Superhuman increased office attendance by offering wellness stipends for in-office work, replacing a failed return-to-office mandate with a voluntary program.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours 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.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Some Meta employees were told to work remotely for the day as layoffs loom

Meta employees in wearables and ads divisions were directed to work remotely amid impending layoffs affecting potentially 16,000 jobs.
Women
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, with couples having more children when both partners work from home.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Zoom CEO predicts a 3-day workweek is just five years away-and he's happy about it: 'I hate working 5 days' | Fortune

Zoom's CEO predicts a shift to a three-day workweek due to AI advancements, enhancing productivity and work-life balance.
fromFortune
1 day 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
1 day 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
fromForbes
1 day ago

Do First Impressions Still Matter In A Remote-First Workforce?

Remote work has become a standard expectation, raising concerns about professionalism and communication standards during the hiring process.
Remote teams
fromBGR
2 days ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
2 days 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
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Zoom CEO predicts a 3-day workweek is just five years away-and he's happy about it: 'I hate working 5 days' | Fortune

Zoom's CEO predicts a shift to a three-day workweek due to AI advancements, enhancing productivity and work-life balance.
Remote teams
fromFortune
1 day 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
1 day 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
fromForbes
1 day ago

Do First Impressions Still Matter In A Remote-First Workforce?

Remote work has become a standard expectation, raising concerns about professionalism and communication standards during the hiring process.
Remote teams
fromBGR
2 days ago

10 Essential Apps For Every Remote Worker - BGR

Choosing the right remote work apps is crucial for productivity and collaboration in a home office setup.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
2 days 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.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

Job seekers haven't felt this dreary about their options since the pandemic

Americans feel pessimistic about job prospects, with a 45% chance of finding new employment, reflecting a broader economic malaise.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era

Employers should consider a four-day work week as AI use increases, promoting worker benefits and adapting to changes in the workplace.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
1 day ago

How to Land a Remote Job in 2026

Remote hiring has shifted from a competition problem to a credibility problem, complicating the hiring process for candidates.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
12 hours ago

One of My Employees Showed Up at Her Colleague's House Unannounced. What Followed Has Led to a Total Meltdown of My Office.

Workplace conflicts can severely impact office functionality, requiring careful management to retain valuable employees and address performance issues.
Careers
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Is solopreneurship right for you? These are the exact questions to ask yourself before making the leap

Solopreneurship offers autonomy but can lead to isolation and decision-making challenges that may not suit everyone.
fromFast Company
3 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
Remote teams
fromFortune
13 hours ago

Gen Z doesn't want your full-time job. They want several part-time roles, and it's reshaping the entire workforce | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly favoring poly-employment over traditional full-time jobs for flexibility and independence.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
3 days ago

[Newsletter] Handling the uncertainty a bit better

Building a resilient career is essential in a job market influenced by AI and economic uncertainty.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
3 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.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
7 hours ago

The more commodified your job, the more likely AI can do it - lessons from online freelancing

Generative AI is transforming freelance work, impacting demand and wages while also creating new opportunities for skilled freelancers.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When a Strong Performer Resists the System

Great managers enforce systems consistently, ensuring accountability and team cohesion, regardless of individual performance levels.
#hybrid-work
Remote teams
from3blmedia
2 days ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Rise of Hybrid Work Models: How UK Businesses Are Adapting in 2026

Hybrid work models are becoming a permanent fixture in UK businesses, balancing remote flexibility with office benefits.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
2 weeks ago

Hybrid work isn't working. Here's how HR can help.

Hybrid work remains popular among employees, but job listings for hybrid roles are scarce, with only 7% offering this option.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

The Power Of Presence: Your Office Is Not A Strategy

Organizations must define the purpose of office space to create effective hybrid work strategies.
Remote teams
from3blmedia
2 days ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

The Rise of Hybrid Work Models: How UK Businesses Are Adapting in 2026

Hybrid work models are becoming a permanent fixture in UK businesses, balancing remote flexibility with office benefits.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
2 weeks ago

Hybrid work isn't working. Here's how HR can help.

Hybrid work remains popular among employees, but job listings for hybrid roles are scarce, with only 7% offering this option.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

The Power Of Presence: Your Office Is Not A Strategy

Organizations must define the purpose of office space to create effective hybrid work strategies.
#flexible-work
Careers
fromMetro
3 days ago

The 10 top flexible work-from-home jobs paying parents up to 50,000 a year

Flexible, high-paying jobs exist for parents balancing work and childcare, offering salaries up to £50,000 without requiring degrees.
Remote teams
fromAbc
1 week ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

Negotiating For Flexible Work Is Key As Return To Office Mandates Rise

Flexible work is often granted unevenly through individual negotiations, producing power- and bias-driven disparities in access and outcomes.
Careers
fromMetro
3 days ago

The 10 top flexible work-from-home jobs paying parents up to 50,000 a year

Flexible, high-paying jobs exist for parents balancing work and childcare, offering salaries up to £50,000 without requiring degrees.
Remote teams
fromAbc
1 week ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Remote teams
fromForbes
2 months ago

Negotiating For Flexible Work Is Key As Return To Office Mandates Rise

Flexible work is often granted unevenly through individual negotiations, producing power- and bias-driven disparities in access and outcomes.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 days 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.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
2 days 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.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The real work-life crisis isn't early parenthood. It's what comes next

The real work-life crisis for employees arises from caregiving responsibilities during midlife, not just from parenting young children.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

A new employee missed work on day 4, no reason given

New hires must provide clearer, timely reasons for unexpected absences; vague messages like "something came up" are inadequate, especially early in employment.
fromMoneywise
6 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.
Remote teams
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Vermont labor board orders state to end return-to-office requirement for employees

The Vermont Labor Relations Board has ordered that Gov. Phil Scott's administration 'rescind' a controversial requirement that state employees return to their physical offices three days per week. The board stated that the state has 'refused to bargain in good faith and interfered with employees' exercise of rights' in requiring in-person work.
Remote teams
Real estate
fromHR Brew
1 month ago

How HR can help employees 'earn the commute'

Commute satisfaction declines with longer travel times; employers must improve location access, in-office experience, and manager engagement to justify employees' commutes.
fromQuartz
2 months ago

Employees now value work-life balance more than money

Resume Builder reported last October that 30% of companies will eliminate remote work in 2026. According to a survey of business leaders by Vena Solutions , a private financial software company, 83% of CEOs globally anticipate a return to full-time office work in 2027. But what if there's a better way to frame this conversation? What if the focus shifts away from where employees are working to when employees are working?
Productivity
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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 weeks 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
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Afraid to take vacation? The problem isn't your boss it's how you work

Many employees avoid taking accrued vacation because job insecurity and worries about replaceability have risen with AI and automation adoption.
Remote teams
fromHR Brew
1 month ago

HR continues to grapple with RTO mandates as more companies push for fully in-person workweeks

87% of job listings require full onsite work, with office occupancy rising to 55.1 million square feet in 2025, though aggressive RTO mandates create workforce tension and may reflect underlying cultural issues rather than genuine business needs.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months ago

Boss called her 'unproductive' and forced her to return to office. When she stopped replying after work hours, he knew he messed up

An employee enforced strict work boundaries after a mandatory return-to-office by working only during office hours and refusing after-hours responses.
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