#workplace-challenges
#workplace-challenges

Boss Tried To Punish Employee For Working From Home Despite The Entire Office Being Empty

Employees push back against in-office work policies.

Challenges of enforcing rigid in-person work requirements. [ more ]

Medium

2 months ago

How my dream design job turned into a nightmare

Acknowledging and addressing burnout is crucial in maintaining mental health while working remotely.

Setting unrealistic productivity standards can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction in the long run. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development | Computer Weekly

The burnout rate among software engineers remains high despite efforts to address the issue.

On-time delivery is more important to software engineers than delivering work quickly. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

5 months ago

Software development

Ending the cycle of rush and burnout in software development | Computer Weekly

The burnout rate among software engineers remains high despite efforts to address the issue.

On-time delivery is more important to software engineers than delivering work quickly. [ more ]

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Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

1 week ago

Women in technology

Beyond Karen: White Woman Archetypes in the Third Sector - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women face challenges in the workplace with low retention and promotion rates, especially when compared to their White counterparts. [ more ]

Fast Company

3 days ago

Women in technology

Neuroscience explains how diverse leaders pay an invisible 'mental tax'

Diverse leaders face mental taxation from constantly navigating stereotypes and misconceptions in the workplace. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

3 weeks ago

Women in technology

The Tightrope of Excellence: Black Women and Authenticity - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women often feel pressured to embody excellence and perfection at work, overshadowing authenticity. [ more ]

Forbes

2 weeks ago

Remote teams

Technology Continues To Frustrate Hybrid Workers

The extent of employer support for hybrid working remains a crucial workplace issue, impacting employee retention and preference for flexible work arrangements. [ more ]

TalentLMS Blog

2 months ago

Remote teams

The hidden stress of hybrid work: Tackling ambiguity and mental health

Hybrid work offers freedom and flexibility but also presents challenges in managing ambiguity.

Having the right tools and strategies can help employees embrace flexibility and navigate ambiguity in a hybrid work environment. [ more ]

www.dw.com

3 weeks ago

Germany news

Filipino nurses in Germany: Can they build a decent life? DW 04/25/2024

Learning German is challenging, with varying skill levels from A1 to C2 recognized by UNESCO. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

How Vatika Naturals grew their multi-ethnic women consumer base through IWD activations

Vatika Naturals transitioned from a strong South Asian heritage brand to resonate with multi-ethnic women consumers through International Women's Day activations.

The brand's #RootForMe campaign aimed at addressing workplace challenges for women, focusing on intersectionality issues of race, ethnicity, and religion. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Business

Why the Glass Cliff Persists

The Glass Cliff phenomenon affects women in leadership roles during times of crisis or underperformance.

The persistence of the Glass Cliff has broader impacts on women's careers and society. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Business

9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024 and Beyond

Organizations will face significant challenges in 2024, including inflation, geopolitical turmoil, and controversy over DEI and return-to-work policies.

Employers who navigate these trends successfully will retain top talent and gain a competitive advantage. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

If the Tories really cared about mental health, they'd stop trying to score cheap points | Micha Frazer-Carroll

Mainstream conversation on mental health may have gone too far, leading to self-diagnosis of normal ups and downs of life.

Pushing people with mild conditions back into work can be harmful without evidence to support benefits. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

2 months ago

UK news

Call to end motherhood penalty' as women report slower careers

Over a quarter of working mothers believe their career progression slowed after parental leave.

Most parents face challenges upon returning to work, with a higher percentage of mothers compared to fathers. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Productivity

Fighting my PMDD made me less productive. I'm learning to work with it instead

PMDD is a debilitating disorder that affects 5-8% of women and can significantly impact productivity and daily functioning.

Misconceptions and taboos around menstrual health make it difficult for individuals with PMDD to receive understanding and support in the workplace. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Loss of confidence at work can be debilitating but it doesn't have to be a life sentence | Gaynor Parkin and Amanda Wallis

Simon struggled with self-doubt and lost confidence in his previous role as a team leader.

He initially found relief in taking on a role with fewer responsibilities but the self-doubt resurfaced when he picked up new projects. [ more ]

TalentLMS Blog

Bridging the employee trust gap in the AI era

Building trust with employees is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.

The modern workplace creates unique challenges to closing the employee trust gap. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

6 months ago

Why Middle Managers Are the Key to Your Company's Success | Entrepreneur

Middle managers play a crucial role in connecting upper-level executives and frontline staff.

Good managers drive company success and have a significant impact on team engagement and performance.

Promoting promising people into middle management leads to higher team performance. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com