The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is appealing a federal court ruling that struck down the agency’s proposed ban on most noncompete agreements.
Archives for October 21, 2024
What to do when employees display their political leanings at work
Workplace advice: Private-sector employees don’t have First Amendment rights to express their political views through office decorations or apparel, though many employers allow it.
Arizona and Massachusetts voters to decide on minimum wage ballot measures
Arizona voters will decide on lowering the minimum wage while those in Massachusetts will vote on whether to increase tipped worker pay.
How Child Care Has Emerged As An Essential Election Issue In 2024
The published version of Forbes’ Future of Work newsletter delivers the latest news for chief human resources officers and other talent managers on disruptive technologies, managing the workforce and trends in the remote work debate to your inbox every Monday.
Fortune 500 CEO ‘always’ asks her employees this question—Harvard expert says it’s great leadership: ‘Well done’
TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett hosts “jam sessions” with small groups of employees so they can share their ideas, concerns and perspectives with her directly.
HR leaders share how they’re putting people first in an ever-changing workplace
“What defines a leader in today’s world is somewhat different than what defined a leader 10 years ago.”
Taking A Moral Stand At Work Is Challenging. Here’s What You Can Do
Taking a moral stand at work is tough. Learn strategies to speak up without backlash and create open dialogue on challenging issues in the workplace.
How Do I Handle It When I Disagree with My Boss’s Decisions?
A leader on the fast track must learn how to align with leadership decisions while staying true to himself.
Give Your Boss A Break: See The Human Behind The Role
Give your boss a break. Explore the human factors behind your boss’s behavior. Shift from criticism to compassion to foster a healthier work environment.
Relax, you haven’t been fired. How to get better at accepting negative feedback
If you find yourself panicking every time your manager gives you some negative feedback, here’s what you can do.
Can The Human Capacity To B*****T Survive In The Age Of AI?
Imagine a worker who somehow manages to answer questions, communicate their expertise, and report on her achievements without indulging in any degree of hyperbolic exa…
5 Bad Leadership Mistakes That Are Killing Employee Engagement (And How to Avoid Them)
Vision, planning, and strategy matter. But so does taking care of your people.
How managers can help stop grind culture
Some startups support grind culture by expecting employees to work 80 hours a week every week, and for every other part of their life to take a back seat Grind culture causes burnout and has a negative impact on mental health, and relationships and perpetuates perfectionism.
Asking Eric: HR shared confidential opinions, now coworkers are angry
In this column, Asking Eric addresses a reader overwhelmed by coworker absences and another struggling with a fractured relationship with their child. From workplace conflicts to family healing, Er…
Workers spending more than $60 daily to work from the office
They’re paying for parking and gas or transit, coffee and lunch, breakfast or dinner on some days, and for some, childcare.