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Women in technology
fromForbes
17 hours ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
Women in technology
fromForbes
17 hours ago

Working From Home Isn't Killing Women's Careers. But Corporate Culture Still Might Be.

Remote work is essential for many women, but proximity to the office often leads to better advancement opportunities.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.
Media industry
fromDefector
2 days ago

You Can Never Let Them Think They Have A Chance | Defector

Women in journalism often face unwanted advances from sources, leading to a culture of silence and complicity in the industry.
#workplace-culture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Careers
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Nobody talks about why intelligent, capable people keep accepting bad management - and it has nothing to do with being a pushover - Silicon Canals

High performers often stay under ineffective managers, believing their competence can fix dysfunction, while their identity remains tied to their work.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This $15 Billion AI Company Requires Its Engineers to Clean the Office - And Leave Their Shoes at the Door

Applied Intuition, a $15 billion AI startup, requires all employees to clean their own desks weekly and remove shoes at the office entrance to cultivate disciplined, focused culture and connect workspace cleanliness to code quality.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Applied Intuition is worth $15 billion. The CEO still wants staff to clean their own office.

Applied Intuition's CEO implements employee desk-cleaning and shoe-removal practices, believing environmental awareness directly improves software quality and product development.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How to spot the red flags of a toxic culture

Workplace culture significantly influences job satisfaction and career success, with toxic environments leading to disengagement and unhappiness.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Is calling a woman auntie' ageist harassment or a mark of respect? It's a trickier question than you think | Lola Okolosie

Respecting how individuals wish to be addressed is essential, as demonstrated by the tribunal ruling in favor of Ilda Esteves against Charles Oppong.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Nobody talks about why intelligent, capable people keep accepting bad management - and it has nothing to do with being a pushover - Silicon Canals

High performers often stay under ineffective managers, believing their competence can fix dysfunction, while their identity remains tied to their work.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This $15 Billion AI Company Requires Its Engineers to Clean the Office - And Leave Their Shoes at the Door

Applied Intuition, a $15 billion AI startup, requires all employees to clean their own desks weekly and remove shoes at the office entrance to cultivate disciplined, focused culture and connect workspace cleanliness to code quality.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Applied Intuition is worth $15 billion. The CEO still wants staff to clean their own office.

Applied Intuition's CEO implements employee desk-cleaning and shoe-removal practices, believing environmental awareness directly improves software quality and product development.
#gen-z
Startup companies
fromFortune
5 days ago

$12 billion crypto company boss says Gen Z 'create an absurd amount of chaos' and make him want to pull his hair out-but he's betting on them anyway | Fortune

Gen Z workers are often seen as difficult but possess exceptional skills that can drive innovation and success in companies.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' Almost Makes Corporate Culture Seem Fun

High unemployment and AI disruptions challenge Gen Z workers like Anthony Norman, who unknowingly participates in a staged sitcom at a company retreat.
Startup companies
fromFortune
5 days ago

$12 billion crypto company boss says Gen Z 'create an absurd amount of chaos' and make him want to pull his hair out-but he's betting on them anyway | Fortune

Gen Z workers are often seen as difficult but possess exceptional skills that can drive innovation and success in companies.
Media industry
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

'Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat' Almost Makes Corporate Culture Seem Fun

High unemployment and AI disruptions challenge Gen Z workers like Anthony Norman, who unknowingly participates in a staged sitcom at a company retreat.
Remote teams
fromMoneywise
6 days ago

One company pays workers up to $8,000 a year to come in instead of forcing RTO. Is this the future of work or a bandaid?

Return-to-office mandates have led to talent loss, prompting companies to adopt financial incentives to encourage in-office work.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

United Airlines CEO judges candidates by whether pilots would want to go on a four-day trip with them-if not, they don't get hired | Fortune

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby uses a unique hiring test to ensure candidates are likable and have the right mentality for teamwork.
#artificial-intelligence
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How Your Competitors Are Using AI to Outperform You

AI enhances business performance and culture when used intentionally, fostering collaboration and addressing employee concerns about job security.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How Your Competitors Are Using AI to Outperform You

AI enhances business performance and culture when used intentionally, fostering collaboration and addressing employee concerns about job security.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
1 week 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.
fromNew Relic
2 weeks ago

New Relic Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index

I am proud of the work that New Relic has done to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. This accomplishment underscores our commitment both in the U.S. and globally.
Social justice
Online Community Development
fromForbes
1 week ago

Why Public Speaking Is The Most Powerful Way To Build Your Personal Brand

Public speaking fosters genuine human connection, essential in a tech-heavy, AI-driven world where emotional detachment is prevalent.
Django
fromIndependent
1 week 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.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 week ago

Continuous Learning Cultures: What High Performing Organizations Do Differently

Organizations must adopt a continuous learning culture to keep pace with rapid changes in technology and evolving job roles.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

There's a specific kind of tiredness that has nothing to do with sleep. It comes from years of translating yourself into a version that other people could handle, and the exhaustion lives in the gap between who you are and who you've been performing so consistently that even you forgot there was a difference. - Silicon Canals

Workplace burnout often stems from the exhaustion of pretending to be someone you're not, rather than from overwork itself.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Can Listening Move You to Love?

High-quality listening evokes Kama Muta, a powerful emotion of feeling moved by love, fostering emotional closeness in both listeners and speakers.
#management
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Former Amazon VP explains the best way to get a bad manager removed

Escalating complaints about a bad manager often backfires; a coordinated approach with documentation is more effective.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Our whole way of thinking about leadership is a century out of date

Modern management practices rooted in outdated principles treat employees as costs rather than valuable contributors, hindering motivation and performance.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Former Amazon VP explains the best way to get a bad manager removed

Escalating complaints about a bad manager often backfires; a coordinated approach with documentation is more effective.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Our whole way of thinking about leadership is a century out of date

Modern management practices rooted in outdated principles treat employees as costs rather than valuable contributors, hindering motivation and performance.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 weeks 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.
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.
Apple
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.
#ai
Remote teams
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The rise of 'social offloading' - when AI replaces your boss's empathy` | Fortune

Relying on AI for interpersonal communication can hinder the development of essential human skills like emotional intelligence and relationship building.
Remote teams
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The rise of 'social offloading' - when AI replaces your boss's empathy` | Fortune

Relying on AI for interpersonal communication can hinder the development of essential human skills like emotional intelligence and relationship building.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

March Madness fatigue: Why some office workers hate 'sportsball'

March Madness can create workplace exclusion and distraction, highlighting the need for inclusive team culture.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Duolingo CEO's taxi driver test decides who gets hired-before the interview even starts | Fortune

Candidate behavior towards drivers influences hiring decisions at Duolingo, emphasizing character over qualifications.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Co-op chief executive steps down amid culture concerns and cyberattack fallout

The Co-op revealed that it swung to an underlying pre-tax loss of £126 million in its latest financial year, compared with a £45 million profit the previous year.
Business
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why some Gen Z women are putting work over love and family

Young women prioritize careers over motherhood due to high career costs and workplace challenges associated with being a mother.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

Botox between client calls is the new coffee break

Workplace Botox parties are increasingly popular among real estate agents and other client-facing professionals, reflecting a growing acceptance of aesthetic treatments.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How to help your neurodivergent employees thrive on the job

Engaging with neurodivergent employees requires curiosity, high standards, and high support to foster an effective work environment.
Coffee
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 weeks ago

Gangnam q.d.c / Indiesalon

The 'q.d.c' cafe in Gangnam serves as a reflective space for busy professionals, inspired by the concept of a daily coffee ritual.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

4 Top Workplace Challenges for 2026 and Beyond

Toxic leadership and workplace cultures persist, necessitating continuous learning and coping strategies for stress and work-life balance.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

Preboarding Checklist: 10 Essential Steps To Engage Employees From Day One

Preboarding engages new employees after job acceptance and before their start date, enhancing their readiness and engagement for their new roles.
Relationships
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

In the age of Slack and layoffs, is the work bestie even a thing anymore?

Work besties enhance job satisfaction, engagement, and retention, providing support and psychological safety in the workplace.
Graphic design
fromForbes
1 month ago

Tracee Ellis Ross Brings Play Into Office Design. It Works

Tracee Ellis Ross designed her West Hollywood office as a creative ecosystem blending modernist furniture with warm, expressive pieces to create an inviting workplace that encourages different types of work.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
1 month 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.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

We all made Epstein Island possible

Organizations must examine normalized behaviors and systemic cultures that enabled misconduct, not just address individual perpetrators through leadership transitions and statements.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Exclusive! Letters From Jeremiah Brent: An Excerpt

I knew I needed help, so I put an ad in MySpace. A woman named Beth responded and I met her for an interview at a coffee shop. As we talked I realized she had all the skills I didn't have. She had a design degree. She had business savvy and technical skills. And she was wildly smart and more importantly, kind.
Careers
#work-life-balance
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Productivity

Every burned-out person I've ever interviewed had spent years confusing being constantly available with being genuinely committed - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Productivity

Why the people who seem the most put together at work are often the ones falling apart at home - and what finally makes them stop pretending - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Productivity

Every burned-out person I've ever interviewed had spent years confusing being constantly available with being genuinely committed - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Productivity

Why the people who seem the most put together at work are often the ones falling apart at home - and what finally makes them stop pretending - Silicon Canals

fromFast Company
1 month ago

What does 'sawabona' mean? And why does it matter to your team?

Every time we see someone fully, not just their role but in their humanity, we have the experience of learning and growing together. People lean in, share what they know, and risk showing what they don't. In that mutual recognition, performance becomes a natural outcome of belonging.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jesse Watters Tells Co-Hosts That Shoes Aren't the Only Clothing Item Trump Has Gifted

President Trump frequently gifts Florsheim shoes to staffers and visitors, often guessing their shoe sizes, with recipients feeling obligated to wear them despite poor fit.
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.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Storytelling May Be the Most Important - and Most Underrated - Leadership Skill of 2026

Storytelling transforms data into memorable meaning that drives team action, emerging as essential leadership skill in digital workplaces for building trust and human connection.
Careers
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dear Vicki: My Gen Z staff members have become isolated from the rest, how can I help them connect?

Modern workplaces foster isolation despite technological connectivity, as digital communication and hybrid work replace genuine human interaction and relationship-building.
Careers
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.
#corporate-layoffs
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Block employee says the company dangled a 75% pay raise to get her to stay after layoffs - but she decided to quit

Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Block employee survived the 'Thanos snap'-then refused a 90% pay bump and quit immediately. Why her explanation is going viral

Block's 40% workforce reduction for AI efficiency prompted a surviving employee to resign despite receiving a 90% compensation increase, citing ethical concerns over peer layoffs.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

Block employee says the company dangled a 75% pay raise to get her to stay after layoffs - but she decided to quit

Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Block employee survived the 'Thanos snap'-then refused a 90% pay bump and quit immediately. Why her explanation is going viral

Block's 40% workforce reduction for AI efficiency prompted a surviving employee to resign despite receiving a 90% compensation increase, citing ethical concerns over peer layoffs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Work is already underway in response to corruption probe, Toronto police chief says | CBC News

Toronto Police Chief Demkiw announced two accountability projects following corruption charges against multiple officers to strengthen anti-corruption measures and workplace culture.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Emotional Labor Draining Women Leaders

Women leaders perform substantial emotional labour daily that shapes culture and safety but remains invisible in performance metrics, creating psychological costs through constant navigation of contradictory expectations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meta CTO shares 7 traits he likes to see in an employee

You should probably ask my org. First, they have to be relentless in pursuit of doing great work. Meta employees take pride and ownership in their work, he said. They also take it personally. Two of Bosworth's tips were based on communication. Good Meta employees are both direct and appreciate directness in return.
Tech industry
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

If you've worked the same job for more than 15 years, psychology says you likely have these 8 traits that job-hoppers never develop - Silicon Canals

Long-term employees develop irreplaceable institutional knowledge, deep organizational understanding, and character traits that job-hoppers cannot build through years of consistent presence and problem-solving.
Remote teams
fromFortune
1 month ago

Kickstarter's CEO stands by a 4-day workweek with a fully remote team, but admits it sometimes backfires | Fortune

Kickstarter implements a four-day, 32-hour remote work week while maintaining high performance standards and excellence expectations.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Laid off by Block, reunited on Slack: Inside the 3,800-person 'Square Mafia'

Block's massive layoff of 4,000 employees prompted an influx of former workers into 'Square Mafia,' an unaffiliated Slack channel created in 2016 for company alumni to network, seek support, and share job opportunities.
Relationships
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

How AI Damages Work Relationships-and Where It Can Actually Help

Workplace relationships built through authentic human interactions drive happiness, productivity, and engagement, but AI intermediation risks compromising these essential connections.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People don't burn out from hard work. They burn out from spending energy on tasks while simultaneously spending equal energy translating themselves into someone the culture will accept. - Silicon Canals

Workplace emotional suppression through constant self-translation creates exhaustion distinct from physical fatigue, as the brain treats inauthenticity as a threat requiring sustained nervous system activation.
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.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Black History Month Feels Different This Year - And So Should Your Leadership

The people carrying the heaviest weight are often the ones least likely to speak up. They're balancing Q1 deliverables with questions that never make it to a staff meeting: Does anyone see what's happening? Will anyone acknowledge it? If I speak up, what does it cost me?
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to create connection at work that doesn't feel forced

What started as a casual indulgence became a shared ritual. And without intending to, Grease Wednesdays began to change our department culture. We all began to get to know each other as individuals, with pets and families and hobbies. The ritual also smoothed tensions between departments, built friendships between unfamiliar teammates, and helped us realize we hadn't felt all that connected before.
Miscellaneous
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who recharge by doing nothing aren't lazy, they're running the most demanding operating system in the room - Silicon Canals

Introverts' need for solitude reflects intensive brain processing through the default mode network, not disengagement, enabling strategic thinking and emotional intelligence.
Business
fromFast Company
1 month ago

4 ways to bridge generational gaps at work

Workplace generational conflict stems from lack of organizational clarity, not age differences; alignment on fundamentals enables collaboration across generations.
Productivity
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Layoffs are up, and AI fears are rising. Expect to see more performative hustling at work.

Workers increasingly engage in productivity theater—appearing busy through visible actions like early emails and meetings—driven by layoff fears and AI displacement concerns, though visible busyness doesn't guarantee actual productivity.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Open-source your knowledge: DixonBaxi on rethinking how branding agencies should work

DixonBaxi takes creative sabbaticals to help designers connect with each other, recognizing that meaningful collaboration and relationship-building are essential components of a thriving creative environment and sustained innovation within the agency.
Design
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Workers from Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft share why they quit without a new job lined up

Despite a challenging job market, some Big Tech employees quit without lined-up positions, prioritizing fulfillment, career pivots, and long-term agency over financial security.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

New Hire Orientation: A Strategic Foundation For Long-Term Employee Success

New hire orientation provides structured early guidance that welcomes employees, explains organizational context, and accelerates their productive integration.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

The Employed

You got the selfish, non team player caring only about their own quota who will steal your work to make themselves better. Don't confuse this with being an overachiever. You got the self centered person who's time and work is more important than yours. That person also has been at the company for 600 years so they know it all and thinks they're very smart saying the same jokes over and over.
Relationships
Startup companies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI's brutal work culture is a warning for all of us

San Francisco AI startups normalize extreme work schedules, with founders and employees regularly working 12–16 hour days, seven days a week, sacrificing life balance.
Mental health
fromFortune
2 months ago

More professionals are taking mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, and other extended career breaks. Here are the creative ways they manage the cost | Fortune

Extended career breaks—mini-sabbaticals, gap years or micro-retirements—provide substantial mental, physical, or spiritual resets despite cost, responsibility, and cultural or workplace barriers.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Your email sign-off is quietly telling your coworkers exactly where you fall on the class ladder-the people above you noticed it on day one and the people beside you have the same one and that's not a coincidence - Silicon Canals

Email sign-offs function as class markers: higher-status individuals use terse sign-offs while lower-status individuals use more polite, lengthy closings.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

In a vacuum, the joke was in poor taste, but it happened as Salesforce stock fell 45% in the past year

Marc Benioff made an ICE-related joke at a company event, provoking employee backlash amid political shifts and a 45% stock decline.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Careers aren't ladders, they're quilts

Careers resemble quilts—made of varied skills, experiences, detours, and shifting priorities—rather than ladders requiring constant upward comparison and implying failure for sideways moves or setbacks.
Psychology
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why 'others have it harder' is a form of empathy bypassing

Saying 'others have it worse' is emotional bypassing that suppresses feelings, increases stress, and blocks authentic emotional processing and growth.
Careers
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Dear Vicki: I lied about my age when a colleague put me on the spot. How should I have reacted?

Age has no bearing on job ability and asking about it can reflect inappropriate workplace culture and potential ageism.
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