As Big Tech cuts back on cushy perks, startups are offering everything from college funds for employees’ kids to ‘compassionate leave’ for breakups.
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Returning to the office? Keep these workplace etiquette tips in mind.
Remote workers returning to the office may need to reacclimate. Etiquette experts gave some advice and reminders for a smooth transition back.
Federal employees are ping-ponging between outrage, despair, and confusion as Trump’s payout offer hits inboxes
One federal employee who voted for Trump twice said they “had hope that he would fulfill his promises.” After the payout offer, “that hope disappeared.”
The secret to a successful workplace: Middle managers
Workers and workplace experts discuss what makes middle managers valuable.
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.
I have 5 Gen Z children in the workforce, and they don’t prioritize their careers. It made me rethink my life.
My identity has always been linked to my career. When my kids started working, they taught me I don’t need to prioritize work. It changed everything.
The productivity paradox: Debunking 4 common workplace wellbeing myths
By incorporating flexibility, leveraging autonomy, emphasizing deep work, and recognizing the importance of recovery, organizations can foster environments where people can feel and perform their best.
Why Gen Z college grads are feeling increasingly bleak about entering the workforce
More than half of the current college class of 2025 feels pessimistic about entering the workforce, according to a recent survey.
Here’s how much remote workers say it would cost to get them back into the office
A new survey suggests that workers might want big raises to come back to the office.
Meta employees react to ‘Grubgate’ firings over misuse of $25 meal credits
Some Meta employees on Blind were sympathetic. Others suggested the policy violators chose their own fate by misusing the Grubhub meal credits.
I’m the CEO of a remote-first company. I’ll never ask my employees to return to the office.
Mike Landau founded Park My Fleet as a remote-first company during the pandemic. Years later, he says he’s not planning to get staff in the office.
I quit Amazon after being assigned 21 direct reports and burning out. I worry about the decision to flatten its hierarchy.
Yvonne Lee-Hawkins quit Amazon after struggling to manage 21 employees. She burned out from the workload and stopped enjoying work.
Ageism at work
In the US and many other developed countries, the workforce is getting older. But bias against older and younger workers can still be prevalent.
It’s OK to date your office crush, HR experts say. Just follow these do’s and don’ts of dating in the workplace.
Office romances can lead to genuine connections or chaos. HR experts say professionalism and boundaries make for healthy workplace relationships.
Google tells employees it won’t follow Amazon’s strict RTO policy โ as long as they stay productive
In a recent all-hands, Google leaders told staff it was keeping its work policy flexible, but warned staff to be productive at home.