The practical takeaway for executives is direct. Treat flexibility like any other operating system.
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UAW backs worker who yelled at Trump, condemns ‘vulgar’ behavior
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is standing behind one of its members who was suspended Tuesday following a tense exchange with President Trump at a Michigan Ford plant. In a statement, UAW cri…
Changing the jobs report won’t fix America’s workforce crisis
Millions of American workers are struggling to make ends meet despite the monthly jobs report, highlighting the need for policies that invest in job quality, education, and workforce readiness, as …
A zombie EEOC is attacking small businesses and trying to keep it secret
The EEOC won’t tell the American public what it is up to.
Trump memo allows federal workers to persuade coworkers their religion is ‘correct’
The Trump administration on Monday released a memo that aims to protect religious expression among federal workers, outlining that employees can attempt to persuade co-workers about why their relig…
Judge rules Trump can’t eliminate federal workers’ union bargaining
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from eliminating union bargaining for thousands of workers across the federal government. Siding with the American Federation of Governme…
Trump administration’s new EEOC guidance signals support for religious Americans
The Trump administration has released new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, advising Americans to be on the lookout for workplace discrimination perpetuated under the guise…
Trump tells federal employees, ‘You’re fired!’ But wait
The federal civil service system is designed to ensure merit-based hiring and firing, and protects employees from arbitrary or unjust terminations, with federal employees overseeing essential funct…
5 reasons why your boss should approve your 4-day week request
While the idea of a four-day week might fly in the face of the “American work ethic”—long hours, minimal vacation days— as espoused by the Trump administration in 2018, Senator Bernie Sanders…
Fewer employees say they are thriving: Gallup
Fewer employees say they’re thriving, according to the Gallup’s most recent Life Evaluation Index. Fifty percent of employees say they are thriving, while 45 percent say they are strugg…
Unions should be about employees, not about politics
What are employees fed up with union politics supposed to do?
Five things to know about the port strike
Dockworkers and longshoremen in east coast ports are now on strike in a major labor action with real consequences for the U.S. and international economy. Thousands of members of the International L…
Amazon’s new office-only work policy is sure to backfire
Amazon’s recent decision to require corporate employees to return to the office five days a week is generating significant controversy. In a memo to employees, CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the benefits of in-person work, such as increased collaboration, innovation and cultural connection.
Employers say many Gen Z workers aren’t prepared for the workplace: survey
Generation Z employees have some work ahead to earn their bosses’ trust.
Workforce Pell Grants will create high-paying jobs for more Americans
Congress has a critical opportunity to make a transformative investment in our nation’s greatest asset: the American worker.