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Archives for May 4, 2025
The Case for Letting Labor Law Collapse
Labor density, or the share of workers who are members of a labor union, is almost the same in 2025 as before Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) ninety years ago. The NLRA guarantees the right of most private-sector employees in the United States to organize unions, engage
Why you should stop trying to game personality tests during job interviews
While you can answer questions based on what you think the company wants to hear, doing so comes with significant risks, says this expert.
‘Micro-Shifts’: Gen Z Sets Another New Workforce Trend In 2025
Micro-shifts are gaining popularity in the U.S. workforce, predominantly among Gen Z’s in hospitality and food services, looking for flexible work arrangements.
A Job Candidate Tried To Give Me A Presentation I Didn’t Want
Was I too rigid in sticking to my interview plan?
Gen-Z Continues to Challenge the Traditional Workplace—Here’s How Leaders Can Adapt
Gen Z isn’t afraid to say no to toxic workplace environments that drive burnout. Here is how leaders can learn and adapt to this generation.
‘Snow Plow Managers’ On The Rise In The U.S. Workplace
Learn why the prevalence of snow plow managers is increasing in the workplace, how to spot a snow plow manager and steps you can take if you work for one.
Will Avatars Turn Employees Into Surrogates In An AI Workforce?
AI avatars are reshaping work in ways that echo Bruce Willis’s movie Surrogates, raising new questions about trust, identity, and digital presence in meetings.
To Make Your Workplace Fairer, Take Charge of Its Norms
There are certain rules and standards at work that are shared in formal trainings and onboarding, but there are also many norms that employees pick up over time—like whether taking vacation is encouraged or seen as signaling a lack of commitment or whether meetings start on time or a few minutes after the hour. Norms shape individual and collective behaviors and represent organizational culture or “how we do things here.” When set intentionally, they can also ground teams and create fairer workplaces in times of uncertainty. Anyone, regardless of seniority, can become “norm entrepreneurs” by taking three actions: 1) Change perceptions of “how we do things here,” 2) find the right audience, and 3) leverage collective action.
How to stand up for yourself at work more effectively
Many people struggle with internalized narratives of self-doubt, which can make it hard to speak up. But it’s not too late to learn how to advocate for yourself.
Managing Anxiety About Returning To Work
There are many ways individuals address anxiety and maintain productivity while moving forward.
Does Your Company Have An Overwork Culture?
If your team sends late-night emails or skips time off, overwork culture may be to blame. Learn the signs and how to shift to a healthier workplace.
5 Communication Skills And Mindsets To Master For The New World Of Work
Virtual meetings, AI interactions, and video content now dominate the way we collaborate, influence, and build our brands.
Remote Culture: How Leaders Can Foster Connection Without An Office
Here are a few key shifts I’ve seen and what you can do about them: Culture is Communication: How you communicate is your culture.
Why law school applications are skyrocketing right now
More people often apply to law school during times of economic insecurity, but some other factors are at play this year, too, say experts.