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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
11 hours ago

I Work a Retail Job at the Mall. Parents Really Have the Wrong Idea About Our Store.

Retail workers face challenges with parents leaving children unattended in stores.
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Boss Messes Up in the Same Way at Every Company Event. Then I'm Tasked With Cleaning Up the Aftermath.

It's generous of you to help your boss get home safely, but it has turned into a regular problem that should not be yours to solve.
Parenting
#discrimination
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Suns again sued by employee for discrimination

Phoenix Suns sued for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims made by their director of safety.
This marks the fourth lawsuit against the team in recent months relating to workplace issues.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Suns again sued by employee for discrimination

Phoenix Suns sued for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims made by their director of safety.
This marks the fourth lawsuit against the team in recent months relating to workplace issues.
more#discrimination
#relationships
more#relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I'm a Tenured Professor. What I've Seen Over the Years Has Led Me to a Secret Plan.

Before you go, could you use your tenured position to advocate for others at the institution who have less power? Graduate students organizing a union could always use more support from faculty.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Ciara Kelly: If insulting someone based on sex, race or sexuality is wrong, then why is the widespread bashing of straight white men still accepted?

The remarks about straight white men reveal a troubling trend in identity politics where criticism is levied without regard to personal circumstances or contributions.
Right-wing politics
#return-to-office
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Inside the first week back at JPMorgan's largest US office, from the memos to the jockeying for desks

JPMorgan Chase's Columbus office faced challenges during the return to in-person work, despite initial optimism from management.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Inside the first week back at JPMorgan's largest US office, from the memos to the jockeying for desks

JPMorgan Chase's Columbus office faced challenges during the return to in-person work, despite initial optimism from management.
more#return-to-office
#unionization
fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

fromVG247
3 months ago
Video games

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

more#unionization
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The best translated fiction review roundup

In 'Sololand,' Blasim captures postwar Iraq's unsettling blend of humor and horror, expertly showcasing the tragic absurdity of life amidst violence.
Writing
Mental health
fromAP News
2 months ago

In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what's expected of them

Job roles can drastically change, leading to employee disengagement and unclear expectations, particularly post-COVID.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Huge Success in Every New Job I Take On. So Why Do They Always End in the Same, Inexplicable Outcome?

Repeated layoffs can happen to high-performing individuals due to economic factors, not personal failings.
Washington DC
fromRAPPLER
2 months ago

Cockroaches and working in a closet: Inside Trump's return-to-office order

Federal employees return to poorly prepared workplaces amidst concerns of deliberate disorganization to force resignations.
NYC startup
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Who Stormed Out Of Their Toxic Jobs Within Hours Of Starting Are Sharing Their Breaking Points

Employees can encounter extreme staff mistreatment on the first day, leading to immediate job resignations.
NYC food
fromGrub Street
2 months ago

COVID Changed the World But Not Restaurants

The restaurant industry in New York largely returned to pre-COVID norms despite initial hopes for improvement post-pandemic.
Retirement
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Worried about losing your job? Here are 5 financial moves to make now.

Many American workers experience job security anxiety amidst federal layoffs, highlighting the need for financial preparedness and prudent budgeting.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Federal Judiciary: The Most Dangerous White-Collar Workplace In America - Above the Law

The federal judiciary is marked by pervasive harassment and lack of accountability, making it a dangerous workplace.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Gabbard Says More Than 100 Intelligence Officers Fired for Chat Messages

Over 100 intelligence officers were fired for inappropriate discussions on a government chat tool.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Late Night Laughs at DOGE's Work Force Demand

Elon Musk's emails to federal employees evoke humor and criticism from late-night comedians about the treatment of workers.
#mental-health
Wellness
Burnout is a total loss of motivation, signaling deeper issues beyond stress.
Realigning one’s work to reestablish meaning is essential for overcoming burnout.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Startup companies

Dear Abby: I escaped my Jekyll-and-Hyde neighbor. Now he wants to visit.

It's important to prioritize mental health and well-being over past relationships, especially when toxic behavior is involved.
Wellness
Burnout is a total loss of motivation, signaling deeper issues beyond stress.
Realigning one’s work to reestablish meaning is essential for overcoming burnout.
more#mental-health
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

South London hospital staff to strike over management bullying'

Helen O'Connor, GMB Membership Development Officer stated: "Our members provide vital services to the patients in both NHS trusts and they are sick and tired of the bullying and harassment, having pay held down and staffing cutbacks." She termed the treatment of outsourced staff as profoundly unfair, calling the discrepancies in pay and benefits between outsourced and directly employed NHS staff into question.
London
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Why K-pop star Hanni made an emotional appeal to South Korea's parliament

K-pop star Hanni urges better treatment for young artists in the industry, sharing her experience of workplace bullying during a parliamentary hearing.
Business
fromFast Company
7 months ago

Port strike is latest in America's labor activism era

Organized labor has intensified strikes in 2023-2024, demanding fair compensation after sacrifices during the pandemic amid rising inflation.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Titan implosion could have been prevented, says OceanGate ex-director

I believe that if OSHA had attempted to investigate the seriousness of the concerns I raised on multiple occasions, this tragedy may have been prevented.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Burned-out firefighters are fleeing the US Forest Service amid labor disputes: We are decimated'

Federal firefighters have been waiting for years for revisions to outdated job descriptions, leading to increased pressures and responsibilities, which in turn contributes to burnout.
Privacy professionals
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