September 29, 2023 ■ 5 min read
The return-to-office movement isn’t being handled smoothly and the result is that many employees who are coming into the office, as well as those working remotely, are starting to feel tension towards their coworkers. We spoke to two execs for our latest Confessions instalment, who explained what’s really going on.
September 28, 2023 ■ 3 min read
Last week a former Astrazeneca senior director sued the drugmaker saying it breached her contract by refusing to pay her a performance bonus of more than $120,000, and stock options valued at more than $65,000, due to her working from home last year.
September 27, 2023 ■ 4 min read
Last week, both BP’s CEO and Cboe Global Markets CEO resigned after failing to disclose their personal relationships with colleagues. Workplace experts say we’re “rusty” about in-office protocols and need refreshers on codes of conduct when it comes to in-office dating.
September 26, 2023 ■ 6 min read
By 2030, a whopping 150 million jobs will shift to workers over the age of 55, according to a new global study from management consultancy Bain & Company. It predicts that older and experienced workers will make up more than a quarter of the workforce by 2031. And it’s happening globally.
September 25, 2023 ■ 4 min read
HR at a property maintenance company harassed an employee, ultimately forcing him to resign due to the hostile work environment. Granted, it’s an extreme example of what happens when HR isn’t competent, but it’s a reminder that HR professionals make mistakes too. And that can damage culture.
September 25, 2023 ■ 4 min read
A small share of workers are returning even on days they aren’t expected to come back, and company leaders are taking note.