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Archives for January 4, 2026
Bosses are fighting a new battle in the RTO wars: It’s not about where you work, but when you work
Burnout has moved from a state of place to a state of mind.
4 Reasons ‘Coffee Badging’ Is Making A Comeback In 2026
Learn the reasons office “coffee badging” is making a comeback as we head into 2026 and what the future holds for this controversial trend.
Deepfake Porn Is the Next Workplace Harassment Crisis
A Louisiana school expelled a girl who complained about boys sharing deepfake images of her. That mistake should not happen in your office.
How Many H-1B Visas And EB-2 U.S. Green Cards Are Granted Each Year? The Numbers May Surprise You
Since 1965, more than 76 million immigrants have come to the U.S. With demand still high, how many H-1B and EB-2 seats are available each year? And who is getting them?
Asking employees to come back to the office like the old days is the same as trying to ‘jam the toothpaste back in the tube,’ workforce expert says
Companies including Amazon, JPMorgan, and AT&T have faced obstacles trying to get employees to return to office.
Night-Shift Work May Increase Breast Cancer Risk, New Study Shows
A new study adds to the research that night-shift work can be deadly, increasing breast cancer risk and speeding it’s spread, unless workers take certain precautions.
Welcome to the Office. Now Take Off Your Shoes.
Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.
We Are Redesigning Work But Not How It Feels To Work In 2026
As AI reshapes work in 2026 organizations redesign systems faster than the human experience can adapt, creating a growing gap in relevance, identity, and meaning at work.
The Next Jobs Revolution: How AI Can Train And Hire The World
These aren’t predictions—they’re the first visible signs of a global transformation already underway. AI is no longer futuristic—it’s already reshaping how people learn
Why A Forced Return-To-Office Mandate Can Backfire
RTO policies often create unintended consequences that erode performance, trust, and equity. Here’s the hidden side effects that can occur from rolling out a forced RTO.
Employees Pushing Back On RTO Mandates Ask These 5 Questions
Less than 10% of employees prefer to work in an office. Yet, many orgs have rolled out RTO mandates. These 5 questions can challenge RTO decisions in a productive way.
Bosses Embrace ‘Hybrid Creep’ to Get You Back in the Office
Plus, the boss who gave employees a $240 million gift and the challenges facing older American job seekers.
Retirement is changing. Here’s why companies need to change, too
More Americans are turning 65 in 2025 than any year before. That trend is set to continue through 2027.
7 Data-Backed Ways To Get Up To 18x More Job Interviews In 2026
Data uncovers the seven tried-and-tested ways to boost your interview chances in 2026, without needing to apply for more jobs.