In September, Amazon made an announcement that came as a surprise to many corporate employees, along with tech observers who might have assumed hybrid work was a given among the industry’s major players. Starting in January, the tech giant would require that all employees come back to the office five days a week, in a … Read more
“Nobody ccoan be dizzy for two years.” With long COVID, many are. “Oh, come on. Adults don’t need naps.” With long COVID, many do. And some need a lot more rest than they did before. “It’s all in your head. A bit of walking can’t do you harm.” But with long COVID, it can. “So, … Read more
With the pace of technology increasing, building a strong and effective company culture becomes more critical. Rapidly shifting markets and increasingly diverse workforces can cause organizations to struggle to find a strong base from which to operate. As an expert in emotional intelligence, I believe the ability to understand our emotions and successfully navigate the … Read more
The very first time I met my former coworker, my instincts told me something was off. She entered every meeting on a mission: Like an investigative journalist, she wanted to know every little detail of what everyone was working on. She asked a lot of questions, fished for confidential information, and had a reputation for … Read more
When it comes to important values, a 2024 Gallup News poll found that 80% of U.S. adults believe Americans are greatly divided—a record high. Holiday gatherings often set the stage for discussions that turn into arguments, especially about politics. While it would be nice if everyone could agree, it’s also possible to disagree without going … Read more
The debate over return to office (RTO) doesn’t seem to be going away. Many companies have opted for a hybrid model that allows employees to still work from home a couple days a week, while some major employers have introduced strict mandates that require workers to fully return to the office, five days a week. … Read more
The holiday season is a perfect storm for stress. Often, there are a lot of things that need to happen in a short period of time. There are family obligations. You have to address year-end issues at work. Plus, you probably have to buy a few gifts, and—if you’re like me—you’re never sure how well … Read more
In August 2018, a supervisor at a major insurance company forced his way into my hotel room while we were at a conference and raped me. The trip had started out well. I loved my job and my company, where I had worked as an independent contractor for nearly eight years. If you had asked … Read more
Think of how much has happened since March 2020 when millions of employees started working from home: Two presidential elections, war and humanitarian crises, countless climate disasters, a roller-coaster economy of inflation and interest rates, the birth of ChatGPT and AI anxiety, eight Taylor Swift albums, and an endless string of debates about if, how, … Read more
In their op-ed, Musk and Ramaswamy offered insight into how the new initiative, known as DOGE, might cut costs and reduce the size of the federal government. They hinted at their plans to trim head count across the civil service—in part by mandating that federal workers return to the office full-time. “Requiring federal employees to … Read more
