Revisiting a conversation around workload, boundaries, and communication.
Archives for August 2021
How CEOs Should Manage Their Time in the Hybrid Workplace
Hint: Just because you can “pop in” to meetings doesn’t mean you should.
Federal Agencies Issue HIV Preventive Services Guidance for Health Benefit Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of the Treasury recently issued regulatory guidance on the requirement that health plans cover pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment—“a comprehensive intervention comprised of antiretroviral medication and essential support services”—on a first-dollar basis for individuals at high
Sixth Circuit Limits Exercise of Personal Jurisdiction in FLSA Collective Actions
On August 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals became the first federal appellate court to expressly rule on the application of the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) collective actions.
Should unvaccinated employees pay more for health insurance? American workers weigh in
Delta Air Lines announced this week it would introduce a $200 health-insurance surcharge for workers not vaccinated against COVID-19
Where Are Workers Making the Longest Commutes?
Commutes taking over 90 minutes in each direction increased by 45 percent from 2010 and 2019. Then came the pandemic.
5 Mistakes Bosses Will Make When People Return to the Office
It’s a rough transition — for bosses and employees.
New York City’s Sexual Harassment Laws, Explained
Workplace sexual harassment has been in the news over the last few weeks, primarily because of the explosive report out of the state Attorney General’s office, which found that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed a number of female staffers and state employees, including those who say he groped or kissed them without consent.
Joe Biden’s Labor Board Picks Have Been Surprisingly Encouraging
Biden’s political history is anything but pro-labor. But his moves thus far to strengthen workers’ rights through the National Labor Relations Board have actually been very promising.
How Companies And Workers Differ Over Plans And Priorities For Returning To Offices
The answer to the urgent question of how corporate executives can convince millions of remote workers to return to their physical offices depends on who you ask.
NYS edict: Firing medical workers who refuse COVID vaccine is OK
Health care workers who refuse to get the coronavirus vaccine could be fired under an emergency edict expected to be approved Thursday by the New York state Health Department, The Post has learned.
Majority of U.S. Workers Approve Vaccine, Mask Mandates for Workplace: Poll
Over half of American workers are in favor of mask mandates at their workplaces and half are in favor of vaccine mandates, according to a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Majority of workforce will look for a new job in the next 12 months
Most workers will be searching for a new job within the next 12 months, a new survey from Bankrate.com found.
How To Transform The Work Experience For The Deskless Workforce
Covid-19 has completely upended the way we work, especially for the deskless workforce. In many instances, deskless workers in service sectors were still required to report to work despite shutdowns caused by the pandemic.
Facing Daily Complexity? The Answer Reveals Your Workplace Culture
How often do you experience complexity at work? Once a week? A dozen times? Constantly?