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Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 day ago

Remote 'employee' gets fired from a job he didn't even work at. He was even paid $20,000 for it

A remote worker was fired after being paid $20,000 for doing nothing due to disorganized onboarding and lack of communication.
Remote teams
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 day ago

Remote 'employee' gets fired from a job he didn't even work at. He was even paid $20,000 for it

A remote worker was fired after being paid $20,000 for doing nothing due to disorganized onboarding and lack of communication.
Remote teams
fromMiami Herald
7 hours ago

Worker Learns Secret About Colleague-Not Ready For 'Serious Trouble' Email

A worker is conflicted about whether to report a colleague's undisclosed international remote work amid a company compliance audit.
Women
fromForbes
3 hours ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
Django
fromIndependent
1 day 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, stated that the priorities showed the agency was in danger of being a dead duck before it even begins. For too long, workers have borne the brunt of disreputable employers who have had carte blanche.
UK politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

DLA Piper Headed To Trial Over Firing Of Mom-To-Be - Above the Law

DLA Piper faces trial over allegations of firing an associate for taking maternity leave, challenging its employment practices and discrimination claims.
fromFortune
3 days ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.
Non-profit organizations
Relationships
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

GOP congressman tells furious federal workers being fired is part of God's plan for them - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Mark Alford faced backlash from constituents after suggesting job losses by Elon Musk are part of God's plan.
Business
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
5 days 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.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
#oracle
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Here's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees

Oracle's severance package for laid-off US employees includes four weeks' salary plus one week per year of service, capped at 26 weeks.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
6 days ago

Oracle lays off thousands of employees to fund AI buildout

Oracle's layoffs affected around 10,000 employees, attributed to cost-cutting measures linked to aggressive AI expansion.
Remote teams
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Here's the severance package Oracle offered laid-off US employees

Oracle's severance package for laid-off US employees includes four weeks' salary plus one week per year of service, capped at 26 weeks.
Remote teams
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Oracle axes thousands of jobs in massive layoff - notifying fired employees with 6 a.m. email

Oracle laid off thousands of employees via email, citing organizational changes and business needs, causing widespread fear and frustration among remaining staff.
#workplace-relationships
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

You Thought Your Breakup Was Bad? Try Getting Dumped by Your Co-Worker.

Workplace romances create complex professional challenges when relationships end, forcing continued proximity and interaction while managing emotional pain and potential career risks.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 hours ago

I Found Something Terrible When I Googled My Co-Worker. Now I'm Not Sure How to Act.

Avoid letting personal knowledge about a colleague's tragedy affect professional interactions.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

You Thought Your Breakup Was Bad? Try Getting Dumped by Your Co-Worker.

Workplace romances create complex professional challenges when relationships end, forcing continued proximity and interaction while managing emotional pain and potential career risks.
#layoffs
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

Layoffs can be emotionally devastating, especially when they occur unexpectedly after a return from maternity leave.
Information security
fromTheregister
5 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Remote teams
from3blmedia
3 hours ago

Why Traditional Evacuation Plans Fall Short in Hybrid Work

Hybrid work complicates evacuation plans, creating gaps when designated safety personnel are absent, necessitating a shift to more inclusive safety strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices - Above the Law

Retiring partners often give up prime offices to accommodate rising lawyers, despite potential disputes over office locations and sizes.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
49 minutes ago

How To Empower Employees: 9 Effective Strategies For Managers

Employee empowerment enhances trust, initiative, and innovation, leading to greater organizational success and employee satisfaction.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel noticed that while her company helped other enterprises set up AI, it did not use those systems internally. She began using AI apps in Slack, Outlook, and Google to track assignments, which garnered attention from her superiors.
Artificial intelligence
Social media marketing
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Dear Vicki: An employee's online influencer posts about work are crossing the line. What can I do?

An employee's social media posts resemble office incidents, causing discomfort among colleagues.
#unfair-dismissal
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Law

Skerries Golf Club wins unfair dismissal claim despite honorary secretary trying to swear oath on work diary instead of bible

Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
3 weeks ago

Aussie IT worker loses job and legal battle after being caught logging on for just 10 minutes

An IT worker lost his unfair dismissal case after evidence showed he falsified timesheets, logging in for minimal time while claiming full 7.5-hour shifts.
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Law

Skerries Golf Club wins unfair dismissal claim despite honorary secretary trying to swear oath on work diary instead of bible

Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
3 weeks ago

Aussie IT worker loses job and legal battle after being caught logging on for just 10 minutes

An IT worker lost his unfair dismissal case after evidence showed he falsified timesheets, logging in for minimal time while claiming full 7.5-hour shifts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Healthcare
fromDailywire
2 weeks ago

Firm Must Pay $22.5M To Woman Whose Baby Died After Work-From-Home Request Denial

A company was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying a woman's request to work from home during a high-risk pregnancy, leading to her baby's death.
Careers
fromNew York Post
9 hours ago

How to write a job post that filters out the wrong people

Quality talent exists, but employers must improve job postings to attract the right candidates.
fromABA Journal
5 days ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
Remote teams
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.
Law
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

WRC rejects whistleblower penalisation claim by worker at Wilson's Hospital School

A whistleblower claim regarding financial irregularities at Wilson's Hospital School was rejected by the Workplace Relations Commission.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Are You Struggling to Keep Up With Change at Work?

Most workers are experiencing multiple significant changes simultaneously, leading to various states of change fatigue.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Mental health
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Burned-out workers sick of toxic bosses are using medical leave as a sneaky extended vacation to job hunt-and it's not actually illegal | Fortune

Workers are using FMLA and medical leave provisions to take extended time off for mental health and burnout, with some abusing the system as paid vacation rather than genuine medical treatment.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
6 days 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.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

8 workplace phrases that sound professional but are actually passive-aggressive - Silicon Canals

Certain workplace phrases mask passive-aggressive sentiments, creating tension while maintaining plausible deniability.
Remote teams
fromFortune
6 days ago

Chief human resource officer salaries have surged 30% at S&P 500 companies. Here's why boards are opening the checkbook | Fortune

More companies are appointing HR executives as named executive officers, reflecting their growing importance in organizational strategy and workforce management.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Thought Leader Q&A: Talking Human-Centered Recruiting And Talent Management With Dominika Probola

Empathy and understanding are essential in talent management, especially in the evolving landscape of Learning and Development.
Law
fromInc
2 weeks ago

A Mom Requested to Work From Home for Her High-Risk Pregnancy. Her Company Said No. Now They Owe $22.5M

An Ohio jury found Total Quality Logistics liable for a newborn's death due to denying a work-from-home request during a high-risk pregnancy.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.
Remote teams
fromAbc
1 week ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.
Law
fromInquisitr News
2 weeks ago

Mom Whose Newborn Died in Her Arms After Denied Work-From-Home Request Awarded $22.5M

An employer was ordered to pay $22.5 million after denying suitable working conditions to a woman during her high-risk pregnancy.
Careers
fromHarvard Business Review
4 days ago

Burnout Looks Different Across the Org Chart. Watch for These Signs.

Workplace burnout is a complex issue that requires more than just simple solutions like fewer hours or better boundaries.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.
Law
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Atlassian in Trouble for Firing Employee Who Mouthed Off to CEO

Atlassian is accused of illegally firing an employee for criticizing its CEO's workforce reduction plan.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 week ago

You're suddenly told to WFH tomorrow. Are you about to get fired over Zoom?

Meta laid off about 700 employees, with potential for more cuts as the company adjusts to investments in artificial intelligence.
Law
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Can you get fired for calling your CEO a "rich jerk"? This company says yes

The NLRB argued that Atlassian illegally fired an engineer for criticizing the CEO over a restructuring plan, establishing potential protections for employee speech about working conditions.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 week ago

The Debate: Is employee tracking justified in the modern workplace?

Tracking junior employees' work hours ensures accountability and productivity, addressing issues of underreporting and resource allocation.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Former Amazon VP shares the brutal reality about promotions: Pushy people win

"There is some truth to the old saying, 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease.' This is another harsh truth people don't like."
Careers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Officer who ran pizza company on sick leave fired

well enough to work but not well enough to serve the public in any capacity
Miscellaneous
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.
Remote teams
fromThe Queen Zone
2 weeks ago

12 Reasons Employees Are Putting Work-Life Balance First

Work-life balance is a priority for U.S. employees, with 85% experiencing burnout and a demand for change in workplace dynamics.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

What Business Owners Get Wrong About Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment escalates from minor incidents, necessitating immediate action from leadership to ensure employee safety and reduce legal risks.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What even is a 'low-hire, low-fire' environment?

The U.S. labor market shows low hiring and concentrated large layoffs, producing mixed signals of modest job gains alongside fewer available jobs and slower reemployment.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
2 months ago

My employee didn't tell anyone she was pregnant

Prioritize a visibly pregnant employee's privacy, avoid assumptions or unsolicited questioning, and provide discreet accommodations while allowing the employee to disclose when ready.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Made a mistake at work? Here's how to fix it in three easy steps

To successfully repair after a mistake, you need to acknowledge and name the mistake, validate the other person's feelings and viewpoint, and create a plan for the specific actions you will take to prevent this mistake from occurring again.
Careers
LGBT
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Rescinds Workplace Harassment Guidance

The EEOC rescinded its 2024 workplace harassment guidance, making it harder and costlier for LGBTQ+ employees to obtain investigations and resolutions under civil rights laws.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

After Over Two Decades on the Job, I Quit. Then I Got a Weird Letter in the Mail From HR.

A 26-year employee quit after a company merger introduced policies that eliminated vacation grandfathering, restricted break locations, and prevented taking the same vacation week annually, culminating in cancellation of a 60-year family tradition.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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.
fromBustle
1 month ago

The Office Romance Is Making A Comeback - And HR Is Surprisingly Chill

Laura and Todd, both journalists, had been out for an evening of drinks with colleagues following a particularly horrific day covering the news. Gradually, the herd had thinned out until it was just the two of them, alone at the bar near 3 a.m. with a sudden weight of sexual tension between them. They'd worked together for a couple of years at this point, and each had emerged from a relationship in their early 30s to be newly single.
Relationships
fromFast Company
2 months ago

80% of employees struggle with this hidden workplace bias. Here's what employers can do

Around the office, people clutch coffee like a life raft, waiting for their brains to come online and cursing the 8 a.m. meeting. And the cheerful colleague. But at least they got in early enough to find parking and grab coffee before it ran out-this time. Now: which person are you? The early riser, or the one watching them, wondering why you can never feel that awake at this hour no matter how hard you try?
Mental health
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Figured Out the Perfect Hack at Work. Then One Colleague Went to Human Resources.

Coworker reported approved early schedule to HR, forcing schedule change; frequent personal interruptions reduce productivity and create frustration over boundary enforcement.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Half of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That

Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.
Remote teams
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
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.
Remote teams
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Ask For Flexible Work, Even If Your Company Enforces An RTO

Employees should reframe flexible work requests as strategic business discussions rather than personal favors, emphasizing productivity gains and cost savings for employers.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Keeps Asking Me to Dock Money From My Own Paycheck. The Reasoning is Absurd.

Employees must be paid for time spent on work-related tasks, including resolving technical issues and retrieving equipment, under applicable wage-and-hour rules.
Careers
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 month ago

Company tried to fire employee without severance. He used their own AI against them and pulled off the ultimate holiday coup

An employee used the company's promoted AI to craft a defense and had a wrongful firing reversed shortly before a major layoff.
Careers
fromIndependent
1 month ago

If I apply for a sabbatical will I still be able to take voluntary redundancy?

Voluntary redundancy provides a financial payment to employees who choose to leave, typically offered during company restructuring or downsizing.
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months ago

Boss called her 'unproductive' and forced her to return to office. When she stopped replying after work hours, he knew he messed up

Several offices have lifted the work-from-home mandate after the pandemic ended, claiming that workers are more productive in offices. A user who goes by u/furrows_diocese-8q shared a post on January 18 about how their sister dealt with the situation when her boss made the same claim. The crew was doing their job well and were content with their prior remote arrangement, but were forced to come to the office.
Remote teams
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

My job offered me a voluntary severance. Here's what my decision taught me

A voluntary separation package offering months of pay and health coverage pressured employees to choose between leaving with security or staying through a strategic realignment.
fromThe Cut
1 month ago

'How Do I Quit My Job?'

I'm looking for advice on how to pursue a new job discreetly, particularly when the interview process requires multiple rounds and my current workplace has very little flexibility. I've been with my current employer for ten years. I started here before I even graduated from college, and I've grown tremendously. It's a well-regarded organization with a prestigious name, and I genuinely believe they care about their people.
Careers
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