Nearly 3,000 readers weighed in on the escalating pressure on workers to get back to the office, foreshadowing the workplace tug-of-war coming next year.
Archives for December 9, 2024
‘Burnout and depression’: 24/7 demands of work have many workers wanting to disconnect
This past summer, a “Right to Disconnect” law was passed in Australia. Many stressed-out workers here now say they want the same kind of protection.
Employees at This Tech Company Said They Were Stressed. So The Company Fired Them
Are your employees stressed out? This company has the perfect solution: terminate them.
Life after Google: 8 laid-off employees reflect on being let go, what they did next, and their advice for others
Eight former Google employees who were laid off tell Business Insider how they found their footing in the aftermath of the layoffs and share advice.
Research: Why Passionate Men Succeed, Even When They’re Mediocre
By identifying and developing promising employees early, high-potential programs aim to level the playing field and increase the representation of women in senior roles. But new research reveals an unintended consequence: When they rely on subjective criteria like an employee’s passion for their work, these programs may actually reinforce gender disparities. In theory, passion is a positive attribute linked with drive, dedication, and motivation. Yet in practice, displays of passion benefit men disproportionately. Rather than serving as an equalizer, high-potential programs that emphasize passion inadvertently stack the deck in favor of men, especially those whose performance is solid but not exceptional. This underscores the need for organizations to scrutinize their selection processes for high-potential programs, especially those that emphasize subjective criteria like passion.
Staffing Employer Liable for Employee Travel Time for Overnight Trips
The 7th Circuit upheld a district court’s summary judgment decision that a staffing company was liable for overtime for employees’ long-distance trips during normal work hours.
Murder Of CEO Underscores Need To Prepare For A New Crisis Scenario
Sometimes a worst-case crisis scenario becomes a nightmare reality. The murder of UnitedHealthcare is one of those scenarios.
How To Explain Leaving A Toxic Workplace In An Interview
Are you ready to explain why you left a toxic workplace? These five steps will help you respond in a way that will increase your chances of getting hired.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Meghan A. Yarussi
Goldberg Segalla added attorney Meghan A. Yarussi to the firm’s Workers’ Compensation practice group in Manhattan.
Nearly 65,000 H-2B Visas Released: What Employers Need to Know
The Department of Homeland Security has released an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary visas for non-agricultural workers. The additional visas will help
Don’t Sweat It: Nevada’s New Heat Illness Regulation is Here
Even as temperatures cool, Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) was working to adopt a heat illness regulation. On November 15, 2024, the State