The justices return to the bench on Monday to start a term that will include major cases on affirmative action, voting and discrimination against gay couples.
Archives for October 2, 2022
Tale of misogyny at Goldman Sachs shows need for women bosses
Wharton dean explains how bad bosses can create ‘rifts’ in culture
The Great Resignation and the stresses of the pandemic have highlighted the importance of a healthy work culture, but one business school dean says poor leadership can create “rifts” in organizations.
Horrible bosses cause ‘race to the bottom,’ study finds
A new study has found that hostile behaviors from “abusive” bosses can lead to co-workers adopting similar behavior, leading to a toxic atmosphere of insecurity and exhaustion in the workplace.
Ex-eBay execs get prison time for sending live spiders to couple in bizarre harassment scheme
A former eBay executive was sentenced on Thursday to almost five years in prison for leading a scheme to terrorize the creators of an online newsletter that included sending live spiders, cockroaches, a funeral wreath and other disturbing deliveries to their home.
Labor Law: Paying employees and planning for disasters
Ian has reminded us again that disasters happen. Employers need to be ready. So do employees and households.
‘I Was Asked To Agree to a “White People Are Racist” Contract at Work’
I used to be liberal.
‘It’s very toxic and dangerous’: How to stop comparing yourself to co-workers and defeat imposter syndrome, from a Microsoft exec
When Chris Capossela joined Microsoft in 1991, one of the first things he noticed was how much faster his co-workers were getting promoted than him.
Bill Maher On Workplace Romance: Don’t Worry Darling
Bill Maher saved his final “New Rule” on tonight’s Real Time to address sex in the workplace.
Workplace Banter: Are You In Or Are You Out?
Banter vs. Bullying- Are they really so hard to differentiate? What’s the role of banter in your organisation? And how can you tell if you’re getting it right?
The key to a successful post-pandemic workplace might be coaching
Coaching is seen as a key strategy for addressing the cultural changes brought on by pandemic-prompted shifts to hybrid and flexible work, according to CoachHub’s survey on global business trends for 2023.
These 7 union-backed workplace laws are coming to California
Gavin Newsom has sided with unions and worker advocates on a number of closely watched proposals.
What Does Workplace Racism Look Like?
In 2020, the killing of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests and prompted companies to rethink and invest in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts. However, racism continues to plague many workplaces.
Toxic workplace behavior and employee burnout: Fix one, fix both
Jerks at Work author Tessa West shares research and insights about the damaging effect of toxic behavior in the workplace and offers strategies for effectively coping with it.
6 Signs That ‘Quiet Firing’ Could Be Trending In Your Workplace
It seems that there’s a lot of quiet action going on under the radar in the modern workplace.