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fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago
Remote teams

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

Academia is facing unprecedented challenges, prompting tenured professors to seek alternative careers.
Professors can use their position to advocate for marginalized colleagues before transitioning to new opportunities.
#return-to-office
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Remote teams

Jockeying for desks and parking: AT&T workers say the 5-day office return is off to a bumpy start

AT&T's return-to-office mandate has faced challenges due to inadequate infrastructure, including insufficient desks and elevators.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Remote teams

Amazon's RTO Mandate Complicated By Lack of Desks, Space | Entrepreneur

Amazon's return-to-office mandate is facing challenges due to insufficient office space for employees.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Remote teams

Jockeying for desks and parking: AT&T workers say the 5-day office return is off to a bumpy start

AT&T's return-to-office mandate has faced challenges due to inadequate infrastructure, including insufficient desks and elevators.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Remote teams

Amazon's RTO Mandate Complicated By Lack of Desks, Space | Entrepreneur

Amazon's return-to-office mandate is facing challenges due to insufficient office space for employees.
more#return-to-office
#unionization
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Bethesda And ZeniMax Union Votes To Authorize A Strike

ZeniMax Workers United has authorized a strike vote after lengthy contract negotiations with Microsoft, advocating for fair wages and working conditions.
fromVG247
2 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"

ABK Workers Alliance rejects Bobby Kotick's claims, asserting serious workplace issues led them to organize rather than seeking union membership growth.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Bethesda And ZeniMax Union Votes To Authorize A Strike

ZeniMax Workers United has authorized a strike vote after lengthy contract negotiations with Microsoft, advocating for fair wages and working conditions.
fromVG247
2 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"

ABK Workers Alliance rejects Bobby Kotick's claims, asserting serious workplace issues led them to organize rather than seeking union membership growth.
more#unionization
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

The best translated fiction review roundup

Hassan Blasim's 'Sololand' presents comic yet horrifying novellas reflecting life in postwar Iraq.
Claire Baglin's 'On the Clock' explores workplace challenges and social immobility.
Mental health
fromAP News
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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.
#employee-rights
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge

Apple allegedly threatened employees regarding discussions about pay and performance bonuses, potentially violating labor laws.
Austin
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

Tesla's Toxic Culture Has Spread to Its New Plant in Austin

Sexual harassment at Tesla's Gigafactory remains unaddressed despite multiple complaints, highlighting failures in HR support and workplace safety.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
London

Could we be seeing the end of working-from-home?

Employers are increasingly restricting flexible work arrangements, with some mandating full-time office attendance despite staff opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

The US Forest Service is facing urgent calls for reform to combat high burnout and staffing shortages among federal wildland firefighters.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

Apple illegally threatened workers over their talk about pay and remote work, feds charge

Apple allegedly threatened employees regarding discussions about pay and performance bonuses, potentially violating labor laws.
Austin
fromThe Nation
7 months ago

Tesla's Toxic Culture Has Spread to Its New Plant in Austin

Sexual harassment at Tesla's Gigafactory remains unaddressed despite multiple complaints, highlighting failures in HR support and workplace safety.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
London

Could we be seeing the end of working-from-home?

Employers are increasingly restricting flexible work arrangements, with some mandating full-time office attendance despite staff opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

The US Forest Service is facing urgent calls for reform to combat high burnout and staffing shortages among federal wildland firefighters.
more#employee-rights
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: The Lowdown on Upcoming Oregon Laws, Trump Says He Won't Bring Back Polio (But Might Help Bring Back Other Diseases), and Alien Skepticism

The Small Donor Elections program is facing serious internal issues, including allegations of bullying and mismanagement that could impact local electoral processes.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
London

South London hospital staff to strike over management bullying'

South London hospital staff plan to strike over workplace issues including pay and excessive workloads, impacting key services beginning November 29.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 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.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

A Black Workday employee sued the company after it sent police to his home for a 'wellness check'

Workday faces a lawsuit from employee Anthony Hill over race and disability discrimination after police were sent to his home while he was hospitalized.
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.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Startup companies

Bosses are firing Gen Z grads just months after hiring them

Many Gen Z graduates are being dismissed due to perceived lack of motivation and professionalism in the workplace.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

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

Former OceanGate employee David Lochridge claims safety concerns about Titan were ignored, suggesting federal investigation could have prevented the fatal incident.
#mental-health
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Morning Docket: 09.11.24

Young lawyers are increasingly suffering from mental health issues due to the pressures of the profession.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Morning Docket: 09.11.24

Young lawyers are increasingly suffering from mental health issues due to the pressures of the profession.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 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.
more#mental-health
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