Forbes’ Maggie McGrath and Huma Abedin join Morning Joe to discuss how overwork leads to workplace inequality.
Archives for April 22, 2024
First Outside U.S. As Amazon Workers Win Right To Vote Over Union
Amazon’s U.K. business could be forced to recognize unions for the first time after members of union the GMB at its Coventry, West Midlands warehouse were given the green light to hold a legally binding vote.
How to be a better manager to Gen Z
Gen Z workers are often misunderstood. However, there are steps you can take to better understand, and support, Gen Z.
5 Reasons For The Rise Of Workplace ‘Resenteeism’ And How To Manage It
Poor workplace culture has given rise to resenteeism—a trend similar to the viral sensation of “quiet quitting”—when resentful employees get the bare minimum done on the job due to burnout and feeling they’re underappreciated. They realize they have to stay at their current job because of financial obligations and responsibilities, but they’re not ready to leave the position for one reason or another.
Fertility benefits for employees: Why ‘this is a business imperative’
In February, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created through the in vitro fertilization process are humans, which could lead to liability for those who destroy unviable or unused embryos.
Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints
Multiple women accused a public works director of inappropriate conduct. Officials helped him get a new job by agreeing not to share the allegations.
Employment law is a minefield for bosses and workers
The backlog of cases at tribunals, often seeking compensation for minor slights, serves no one except the lawyers
Company Bosses Draw a Red Line on Office Activists
Google’s dismissal of protesting workers is the latest example of employers pushing back on pressure tactics by staff
Employer Exposure to Some Bias Claims Hinges on New View of Harm
The unanimous US Supreme Court decision April 17 in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis unlocks a range of discrimination claims previously shut off to employees. Employers should take a hard look before making changes to workers’ jobs and as they move forward with workplace DEI programs.