June 12, 2024 Workplace loneliness is on the rise, especially among people working virtually For those suffering under the solitude of work, you’re not alone. BY Henry Chandonnet As technology further seeps its way into the workplace, from Zoom meetings to AI chat systems, it’s easy to feel lonely. For those suffering under the solitude of … Continue reading Workplace loneliness is on the rise, especially among people working virtually
June 07, 2024 Longevity and the inclusive workplace Office layout could be the key to making multiple generation workplaces more inclusive BY Honghao Deng There’s a new book on longevity that will make you question how prepared the workplace is for the rising population of adults over 60. The book is entitled, The Longevity Imperative: How to … Continue reading Longevity and the inclusive workplace
June 04, 2024 Five things Gen Z should do to prepare for AI in the workplace AI has transformed the job market in the last year, here’s how recent grads can be better prepared. BY Ellie Stevens As graduation season winds down, another cohort of Gen Zers enters a labor market that is being transformed by … Continue reading Five things Gen Z should do to prepare for AI in the workplace
May 19, 2024 4 strategies for promoting passion and purpose in the workplace Yonason Goldson explains how leaders who project an autotelic sense of mission, vision, and nobility promote a cultural attitude geared to succeed. BY Yonason Goldson Many years ago, I introduced my six-year-old son to Chutes and Ladders. He took to the classic board game … Continue reading 4 strategies for promoting passion and purpose in the workplace
May 18, 2024 Microfeminism: On TikTok, women share the little ways they fight sexism in the workplace On social media, hundreds of videos with millions of views hope to chip away at the ingrained gender norms that hurt women in their careers, by encouraging small daily acts of protest. BY Sarah Bregel In 2024, women are … Continue reading Microfeminism: On TikTok, women share the little ways they fight sexism in the workplace
May 14, 2024 Meta is discontinuing Workplace to focus on AI and metaverse The enterprise communications app Workplace was first introduced for businesses in 2016 with new features including multi-company groups and shared spaces that allowed employees from different organizations to work together. BY Reuters Meta Platforms will discontinue its work-focused Workplace app as the company … Continue reading Meta is discontinuing Workplace to focus on AI and metaverse
May 08, 2024 FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility The report released Tuesday by law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton outlines incidents of stalking, harassment, homophobia, and other violations of employment regulations. BY Associated Press An independent review of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ‘s workplace culture describes an environment that … Continue reading FDIC probe reveals toxic workplace culture and questions chairman’s credibility
May 22, 2024 3 ways workplace conflict can actually be a good thing A Stanford professor and a Silicon Valley executive explain why avoiding conflicts and seeking consensus often lead to worse decisions. BY Ilya Strebulaev and Alex Dang In a modern organization, forward-looking leaders seek breakthroughs, expect a steady flow of innovative ideas from their … Continue reading 3 ways workplace conflict can actually be a good thing
April 29, 2024 ‘This is a huge part of why I stay’: Corporate employees turn to workplace volunteering More than 60% of respondents reported increased participation last year in employee volunteer activities. BY Associated Press Michelle Barbin’s job does not always fill her bucket. Yes, she likes her nine-to-five helping improve consumer experiences at Blue Cross … Continue reading ‘This is a huge part of why I stay’: Corporate employees turn to workplace volunteering
April 28, 2024 Workplace violence costs as much as $56 billion annually, researchers estimate No industry is free of violence, but the problem is prevalent in the service sector. BY The Conversation Violence and harassment on the job are all too common: More than 1 in 5 workers worldwide have experienced it, according to the International Labor … Continue reading Workplace violence costs as much as $56 billion annually, researchers estimate
