This month, the New Jersey Attorney General’s office (NJAG) added to nationwide efforts to regulate, or at least clarify the application of existing law,
Archives for January 13, 2025
Ian Bogaty Discusses Implications of the New York Retail Worker Safety Act
Ian Bogaty discusses the potential challenges of implementing the New York Retail Worker Safety Act, particularly those associated with the law’s “panic button” requirement in “Retailers await guidance on new worker safety law as March deadline looms,” published by the Long Island Business News. Subscription may be required to view article
“Severance” and Our Own Workplace Dystopias
Apple TV+’s “Severance” is more than a dystopian drama. It’s a wake-up call for how we work.
The secret to a successful workplace: Middle managers
Workers and workplace experts discuss what makes middle managers valuable.
Labor’s Prodigal Son Returns
SEIU rejoins the AFL-CIO, even as arresting labor’s decline remains a daunting challenge.
How to Work for a Hands-Off Manager When You’re Fully Remote
Having clear and consistent communication with your manager is essential to delivering strong results. You need to know their expectations, and they need to have insight into your work to give useful feedback and help you grow. That’s why working with a manager who is too hands-off can be challenging, especially for people in remote environments. If you find yourself in this situation, the first way to improve the relationship is to get clear on your and your manager’s work styles. Once you each understand how the other prefers to communicate and solve problems, you can set up a system that works for you both. You should also advocate for a weekly one-on-one meeting with your boss to make sure you’re aligned on goals. Lastly, it’s in your benefit to network with your manager’s peers. Being connected to other leaders in the company will give you access to cross-departmental opportunities, and make your work more visible throughout the organization.
How Labor-Management Partnerships Can Deliver Outsized Results
Business leaders often see collective bargaining agreements as the be-all and end-all of management’s relationship with unions. But frontline workers are closer to day-to-day operations than management, and know where to solve common problems. Leaders should instead focus on fostering ongoing partnerships with workers and union members through a formal labor-management partnership, which can lead to significant improvements in organizational performance and worker engagement. Drawing from the documented improved outcomes and proven best practices from a labor-management partnership created at Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center, organizations can create effective labor-management partnerships with the following steps: Introduce the idea collaboratively. Build understanding and trust. Set up infrastructure and choose initial projects. Identify and invest in skills and leadership. When bad things happen, look at the systemic issues. Pace for a marathon, not a sprint.
An Ex-FBI Negotiator Says the Key to Winning Is Getting People to Say This 1 Word
When people say this, they feel safe, protected, and empowered, according to former FBI lead kidnap negotiator Chris Voss.
JPMorgan to Require Return to 5 Days in Office
Financial institutions have been rigorous in their attempts to force return-to-office policies.
You Got The Job Offer—Here’s How To Negotiate Your Salary
Here are key strategies to effectively position yourself for successful salary negotiations.
Meta drops DEI initiatives while Amazon scales them back
The move, which includes the hiring of vendors, follows the social media giant’s decision to end its fact-checking program.
It’s not just Gen X parents who are enduring a supercommute: Even DINKS and Gen Z are embracing the 5am to 9pm
Supercommuters have surged by 32% since the pandemic, but one millennial DINK says it’ll ‘die out as they get older’
5 Unconventional Wellness Trends That Will Shape The Workforce In 2025
Well-being has evolved from a perk to a core business strategy. These 5 under-the-radar trends are set to reshape the workforce in 2025.
What Is A Chief Learning Officer? CLO Role Explained
Learn about the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) role, their responsibilities, and how they develop learning strategies to enhance employee skills and organizational growth.
FAQs Provide Details on Workforce Demographic Reporting for Massachusetts Employers
Massachusetts just released frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help employers comply with the wage data reporting aspect of the state’s new pay transparency law.