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fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
Careers

We're Going to Have to Let Our Receptionist Go for What Feels Like a Cruel Reason. I Wish It Didn't Have to Be This Way.

A law firm faces staffing issues due to a receptionist's childcare problems, impacting office operations and client interactions.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

We're Going to Have to Let Our Receptionist Go for What Feels Like a Cruel Reason. I Wish It Didn't Have to Be This Way.

A law firm faces staffing issues due to a receptionist's childcare problems, impacting office operations and client interactions.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I've Worked Tirelessly to Get One of Our Best Employees a Promotion. Then I Learned What the Bosses Have in Store for Him Instead.

First-time manager struggles to secure a raise and promotion for an exemplary employee amid company staffing issues and financial constraints.
Tech industry
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

The Downgrading of the American Tech Worker

Tech layoffs are widespread as companies shift focus to AI, raising concerns about job security and efficiency for remaining employees.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Injury from 'return-to-office' mandate qualifies for workers' comp, state Supreme Court rules

A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling grants workers' compensation to an employee injured while preparing to return to the office during the pandemic.
Information security
fromForbes
3 days ago

How To Spot A Fake Candidate Before You Hire One

Deepfake technology is increasingly used in hiring fraud, posing significant challenges for recruiters and companies.
#microsoft
Retirement
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers Veteran Employees One-Time Retirement Buyouts

Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts to employees with 70 years of combined age and service.
Retirement
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers First-Ever Retirement Buyouts to Thousands of Employees

Microsoft introduces a voluntary retirement program for select employees amid the AI boom, targeting those with 70 combined years of age and service.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 days ago

Microsoft Offers Veteran Employees One-Time Retirement Buyouts

Microsoft offers early retirement buyouts to employees with 70 years of combined age and service.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
Media industry
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

MrBeast employee alleges she was harassed for years, fired after maternity leave in new lawsuit

A former employee alleges wrongful termination and discrimination after returning from maternity leave at MrBeast's media company.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

You're suddenly told to WFH tomorrow. Are you about to get fired over Zoom?

Meta laid off about 700 employees, with potential for more cuts as the company adjusts to investments in artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta employees face a slow-swinging axe and a tough choice: hustle or job hunt

Meta plans to cut 10% of its workforce, creating uncertainty and anxiety among employees about their job security.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

You're suddenly told to WFH tomorrow. Are you about to get fired over Zoom?

Meta laid off about 700 employees, with potential for more cuts as the company adjusts to investments in artificial intelligence.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Partner Just Got Laid Off From His Job of 12 Years. What He's Doing Now Boggles the Mind.

Understanding the importance of budgeting during a job transition is crucial for financial stability.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The rise of days-long (and often unpaid) 'work trials' for job applicants

Work trials are increasingly used by employers to evaluate candidates' real-world skills amidst a flood of similar applications.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
Miami Marlins
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Sources: MLBPA fires COO, human resources head with cause

The MLB Players Association fired two executives amid an internal investigation into financial improprieties and leadership issues within the union.
#layoffs
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Remote teams
fromForbes
5 days ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Know My Company Doesn't Frown Upon Workplace Romance. But One Employee Is Taking It Too Far.

Addressing inappropriate workplace behavior is essential, even if it doesn't violate company policy.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 week ago

Thinking About Issuing An RTO Mandate? Weigh Several Factors First

Return to office mandates challenge employees' work-life balance and require leaders to consider the implications of such decisions.
Careers
fromYourTango
4 days ago

11 Career-Ending Habits Of People Who Make Terrible Co-Workers

Navigating office politics is essential for career growth, and recognizing detrimental habits can improve workplace relationships.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks 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.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.
#salary-negotiation
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

The Job Benefits Most Men Don't Know to Negotiate

Focusing solely on base salary can lead to missing out on valuable non-cash benefits that enhance overall compensation.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

The Job Benefits Most Men Don't Know to Negotiate

Focusing solely on base salary can lead to missing out on valuable non-cash benefits that enhance overall compensation.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 weeks 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
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 weeks 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices - Above the Law

Retiring partners often give up prime offices to accommodate rising lawyers, despite potential disputes over office locations and sizes.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

ServiceNow salesman sues employer in commission dispute

Costa's then-manager told him that ServiceNow would not pay this commission because the Sales Compensation Department had concluded that Costa had 'overachieved to a degree that was outside normal' in relation to his sales quota. In other words, ServiceNow believed Costa had made too much money, notwithstanding that his commission was only a small percentage of the revenue recognized and received by ServiceNow.
Law
Healthcare
fromDailywire
1 month ago

Firm Must Pay $22.5M To Woman Whose Baby Died After Work-From-Home Request Denial

A company was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying a woman's request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy, leading to her baby's death.
Law
fromThe Hill
3 weeks ago

A $22.5 million warning for the return-to-office era

A jury's $22.5 million verdict against Total Quality Logistics highlights the legal obligation of employers to accommodate pregnancy requests.
#flexible-work
Remote teams
fromAbc
3 weeks 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.
Remote teams
fromAbc
3 weeks 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 weeks 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.
Mental health
fromFortune
1 month ago

Burned-out workers sick of toxic bosses are using medical leave as a sneaky extended vacation to job hunt-and it's not actually illegal | Fortune

Workers are using FMLA and medical leave provisions to take extended time off for mental health and burnout, with some abusing the system as paid vacation rather than genuine medical treatment.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks 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.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 month 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.
Law
fromInc
1 month ago

A Mom Requested to Work From Home for Her High-Risk Pregnancy. Her Company Said No. Now They Owe $22.5M

An Ohio jury found Total Quality Logistics liable for a newborn's death due to denying a work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Officer who ran pizza company on sick leave fired

well enough to work but not well enough to serve the public in any capacity
Miscellaneous
Law
fromInquisitr News
1 month ago

Mom Whose Newborn Died in Her Arms After Denied Work-From-Home Request Awarded $22.5M

An employer was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying suitable working conditions to a woman during her high-risk pregnancy.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months 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.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Lawyers argue Apple worker's firing over 'tramps and whores' remark at work went too far

Lawyers have argued that an alleged "informal and somewhat vulgar working environment" at tech giant Apple meant a worker should not have been sacked after a colleague complained about him talking about "tramps" and "whores" in Portuguese.
Apple
Careers
fromFortune
4 weeks 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.
Law
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Atlassian in Trouble for Firing Employee Who Mouthed Off to CEO

Atlassian is accused of illegally firing an employee for criticizing its CEO's workforce reduction plan.
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Underdog job cuts and regulatory challenges mount nationwide

At least 125 employees, which is more than 20% of the company's workforce, were let go as Underdog shifts away from some of its traditional offerings and leans more heavily into prediction markets. Teams in fraud operations, marketing, customer support, and product were among those affected.
Venture
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks 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.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What even is a 'low-hire, low-fire' environment?

The U.S. labor market shows low hiring and concentrated large layoffs, producing mixed signals of modest job gains alongside fewer available jobs and slower reemployment.
Law
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Safe Separation Strategies for the Pink Slip

The method of employee dismissal significantly affects mental health and risk, and threat assessment professionals can mitigate adverse reactions.
#workplace-conflict
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

Aussie IT worker loses job and legal battle after being caught logging on for just 10 minutes

An IT worker lost his unfair dismissal case after evidence showed he falsified timesheets, logging in for minimal time while claiming full 7.5-hour shifts.
fromFortune
2 months ago

The C-suite's new battle for who controls the workforce | Fortune

For decades, HR professionals were denied their "seat at the table" in company leadership. But during the COVID pandemic, it became abundantly clear that the C-suite could no longer ignore chief people officers, who guided companies through existential business challenges, including lockdowns, remote work, and the Great Resignation. Now, a quieter and more structural shift is underway. The seat remains, but the authority attached to it is moving elsewhere.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month 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
fromBustle
2 months 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
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

After Over Two Decades on the Job, I Quit. Then I Got a Weird Letter in the Mail From HR.

A 26-year employee quit after a company merger introduced policies that eliminated vacation grandfathering, restricted break locations, and prevented taking the same vacation week annually, culminating in cancellation of a 60-year family tradition.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month 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
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
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
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months 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.
fromFortune
1 month ago

You've Been Fired. What Do You Tell Job Interviewers? | Fortune

There is only one strategy for having been fired, and that is to immediately admit it. I love it when someone says, 'I was fired.' It shows me I'm dealing with an honest person. Someone who explains a firing by blaming someone else is not mature enough to work here.
Careers
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fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why I Cancelled a Candidate's Interview 15 Minutes Before It Started

Candidates who present problems without attempting solutions demonstrate they lack the problem-solving initiative employers increasingly value in today's workplace.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

My job offered me a voluntary severance. Here's what my decision taught me

A voluntary separation package offering months of pay and health coverage pressured employees to choose between leaving with security or staying through a strategic realignment.
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.
fromThe Cut
2 months ago

'How Do I Quit My Job?'

I'm looking for advice on how to pursue a new job discreetly, particularly when the interview process requires multiple rounds and my current workplace has very little flexibility. I've been with my current employer for ten years. I started here before I even graduated from college, and I've grown tremendously. It's a well-regarded organization with a prestigious name, and I genuinely believe they care about their people.
Careers
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fromAol
1 month ago

13 Quiet Signs Your Company Is Planning to Let You Go (#7 Is The Worst)

Employers increasingly use quiet firing—subtle methods to push out employees—rather than overt termination, with 54% of workers experiencing this practice.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

'Overqualified' isn't a compliment. It's a hiring risk label

Highly qualified applicants are less likely to be hired because employers fear their motives, labeling them "overqualified" and avoiding potential disruption or turnover.
Careers
fromIndependent
2 months ago

If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?

Voluntary redundancy provides a financial payment to employees who choose to leave, typically offered during company restructuring or downsizing.
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