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fromEmployee Benefit News
5 days ago

TD will be ordering staff back to the office four days a week

TD Bank mandates employees to return to the office four days a week starting this fall.
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Biglaw Return-To-Office Drive Opens Door To Passive-Aggressive Hostage Negotiation Over Bonuses - Above the Law

Partners have reportedly taken a break from the million-dollar summer homes their associates toil to make possible to let the rabble know that their hefty bonuses might be "in jeopardy" because they haven't done enough hallway waving this quarter.
NYC politics
Public health
fromSBS News
6 days ago

Should you take a day off or work from home with a mild cold? What if you can't do either?

Avoiding work when feeling unwell is advisable, especially to prevent spreading illness.
#remote-work
fromStartribune
1 week ago
Remote teams

As more Minnesota companies rethink remote work, Solventum and others hold the line on flexibility

fromAol
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

Is remote work only for the rich? Double standard ignites workplace tension

Remote teams
fromSan Francisco Chronicle
1 month ago

Bay Area tech CEO says forcing people into offices is like dragging them 'back into malls'

Corporate return-to-office policies may be outdated and counterproductive to employee satisfaction and engagement.
Remote teams
fromAmerican Military News
2 months ago

Work-from-home more prevalent in Bay Area than rest of US and world, surveys show

Bay Area white-collar workers average three office days weekly, with few firms planning to increase mandatory in-office workdays.
fromStartribune
1 week ago
Remote teams

As more Minnesota companies rethink remote work, Solventum and others hold the line on flexibility

fromAol
4 weeks ago
Remote teams

Is remote work only for the rich? Double standard ignites workplace tension

Remote teams
fromAmerican Military News
2 months ago

Work-from-home more prevalent in Bay Area than rest of US and world, surveys show

Bay Area white-collar workers average three office days weekly, with few firms planning to increase mandatory in-office workdays.
US politics
fromAol
1 week ago

Trump team relaxes work-from-home ban for federal employees for religious reasons

Federal employees may work from home or adjust hours for religious observances, following a more flexible policy from the Trump administration.
fromStartribune
2 weeks ago

Target calls entire commercial unit back to headquarters three days a week

Target employees in the commercial department are required to return to the Minneapolis headquarters three days a week starting the first week of September. This change follows a series of individual team-level return-to-office policies and aims to improve collaboration and efficiency within the department.
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Punishing workers for getting old': how South Korea's wage system impoverishes the elderly

The peak wage system was designed to use the savings from cutting older workers' pay to hire younger employees in a bid to boost productivity.
Social justice
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Civil servants begin industrial action over work from home ban and closures of London offices

PCS union members are taking action against office closures and rigid attendance policies at the Ministry of Housing.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Giving staff Monday plus Canada Day off a 'no-brainer,' some employers say | CBC News

"It's that 'if I take care of you, you'll take care of us' kind of mentality," Abdul said.
Canada news
Law
fromCallaborlaw
1 month ago

2025 Compliance Checklist: Distributing the CRD's New Model Notice Under AB 2499

California's Assembly Bill 2499 enhances protections for crime victims in the workplace, requiring employers to provide job-protected leave and accommodation notices.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
1 month ago

London takes the lead when it comes to letting you bring your dog to the office

London is the most dog-friendly city in Britain, with many workplaces accommodating pets.
Dog-friendly workplaces boost employee morale and productivity.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why Every New Parent Should get a Transition Month' at Work

Instead of forcing mothers to choose between quitting or returning at full speed, a structured, reduced-hours model allows them to reintegrate while reestablishing career momentum.
Parenting
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK equalities watchdog: Transgender people may be asked about gender status in workplace

Transgender people's rights in the workplace may be impacted following a recent supreme court ruling, prompting the EHRC to clarify legal protections.
fromBenzinga
1 month ago

Citigroup Rolls Out Summer Remote Work Option For Employees, While Rivals Argue 'You Can't Learn Working From Your Basement' - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Citigroup (NYSE:C)

Citigroup offers eligible employees two weeks of fully remote work in August, adopting a hybrid model to attract and retain talent.
#paternity-leave
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

What Happens When Dads Take Paternity Leave - And When They Don't

Paternity leave access can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships, yet societal norms hinder many men from fully utilizing it.
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

Do Men Have the Guts to Push for Parental Leave?

Fathers face significant challenges regarding paternity leave, with only a few states mandating paid leave.
Some companies offer better leave policies, but many still lag behind in supporting fathers.
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

What Happens When Dads Take Paternity Leave - And When They Don't

Paternity leave access can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships, yet societal norms hinder many men from fully utilizing it.
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

Do Men Have the Guts to Push for Parental Leave?

Fathers face significant challenges regarding paternity leave, with only a few states mandating paid leave.
Some companies offer better leave policies, but many still lag behind in supporting fathers.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What could be wrong with unlimited PTO? Everything, experts say

Unlimited PTO is losing appeal due to unclear benefits and overwork culture; companies favor mandatory vacation policies to enhance employee wellness.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What do moms really want for Mother's Day? Paid leave

Brands celebrate Mother's Day to promote awareness of the unpaid leave issue in the U.S.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Changes to city's human rights law requires employers to post lactation accommodation policies

New NYC law mandates employers to post lactation accommodation policies for staff.
Employers must provide clear outlines for requesting lactation rooms.
fromForbes
2 months ago

The Management Squeeze: Caught Between Corporate Directives And Team Well-Being

Managers must balance leadership mandates with team well-being, as employee engagement is at its lowest in a decade, necessitating tools for stability in the workplace.
Mental health
#return-to-office
fromITProUK
3 months ago
Remote teams

'Employers must look at the bigger picture': Brits aren't keen on going back to the office, and enterprises pushing for it risk a talent exodus - 48% of UK professionals would quit if faced with a full RTO mandate as hybrid work remains popular

Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

Cameo Brings Workers Back to the Office With $10,000 Raise | Entrepreneur

Cameo offers a $10,000 raise for employees who return to the office full-time, enhancing their work environment and offsetting the loss of flexibility.
Social justice
fromBlack Enterprise
5 months ago

How Favoritism Plays A Role In Return-To-Office Mandates, Especially For High Performers

Favoritism in return-to-office policies could lead to discontent among employees.
Top performers are receiving preferential treatment under new workplace mandates.
fromITProUK
3 months ago
Remote teams

'Employers must look at the bigger picture': Brits aren't keen on going back to the office, and enterprises pushing for it risk a talent exodus - 48% of UK professionals would quit if faced with a full RTO mandate as hybrid work remains popular

LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 months ago

ICYMI: LA return to office remains elusive, new dev firm wants to disrupt

Los Angeles has a relaxed return-to-office approach, differing from San Francisco's strict mandate for city workers.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

Cameo Brings Workers Back to the Office With $10,000 Raise | Entrepreneur

Cameo offers a $10,000 raise for employees who return to the office full-time, enhancing their work environment and offsetting the loss of flexibility.
Social justice
fromBlack Enterprise
5 months ago

How Favoritism Plays A Role In Return-To-Office Mandates, Especially For High Performers

Favoritism in return-to-office policies could lead to discontent among employees.
Top performers are receiving preferential treatment under new workplace mandates.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Federal judge orders CFPB to reinstate terminated employees

"Jackson also ordered the CFPB to allow employees to perform their statutorily mandated functions by giving them either fully equipped office space or proper equipment to work remotely."
DC food
Washington DC
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Almost half of all federal workers support Trump's return-to-office mandate, a new survey found

Federal workers are divided on Trump's return-to-office order, with nearly equal support and opposition.
Parenting
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Poor parental support driving talent away as 87% say maternity pay is inadequate

Growing dissatisfaction with workplace policies and financial support for parents is influencing family planning decisions.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
4 months ago

Woolworths worker cops $50,000 pay cut to avoid return to office: 'Rather be happy'

Woolworths workers are resigning or accepting pay cuts to avoid returning to the office under a new mandate.
Privacy professionals
fromCallaborlaw
4 months ago

Enforcement Strategy Against DEI In Education and Private Sector Outlined in New Executive Order and U.S. Department of Education Publications

The Trump Administration is intensifying efforts to diminish DEI initiatives despite legal opposition.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Meta Has Block Lists of Ex-Employees It Won't Rehire | Entrepreneur

Meta maintains internal block lists for former employees, often leading to ineligibility for rehire, regardless of performance records.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Elon Musk and Texas governor celebrate firing of worker over pronouns in email signature

A Texas state employee refused to remove pronouns from email signature. He was fired before noon.
LGBT
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Businesses Can Address Domestic Violence

Organizations need proactive policies to address intimate partner violence in the workplace.
Victims should not have to disclose abuse to receive support.
Workplace security measures can exist independently of ongoing violence investigations.
Productivity
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Read the email the DOGE office sent to federal employees to track their productivity

The White House is assessing federal employees' productivity amid efforts to reduce bureaucracy.
Wearables
fromCallaborlaw
5 months ago

How A Smart Watch May Lead To Unintended Concerns For Employers

New wearable technologies improve workplace productivity but raise legal issues regarding employee privacy and data protection.
Employers must comply with ADA and discrimination laws when incorporating wearable technology.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
5 months ago

IBM co-location program described as worker attrition plan

IBM is launching a co-location program aimed at consolidating teams in offices, potentially driving out older, expensive workers.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Fertility benefits are getting more expensive, but 69% of employers are still investing in them

Employers are increasingly offering customized benefits that focus on fertility and reproductive health amidst rising costs.
#fertility-treatment
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Met Police staff vote to take strike action

Metropolitan Police staff overwhelmingly support strike action against new office working policies that reverse previous flexible work agreements.
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