This year has ushered in a more robust return to the office, with companies across industries now putting an end to remote work for most employees. The likes of Amazon, UPS, and Boeing are now requiring workers to be in the office five days a week, along with several banks and finance companies. Walmart has … Read more
In September, New York enacted a law designed to protect retail workers from violence on the job. The Retail Worker Safety Act requires companies with 10 or more employees to adopt a clear workplace violence prevention policy, as well as a training program and even a panic button system in large workplaces. The law comes … Read more
Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions. Q: How do I get people to respond to my emails? A: This is the equally annoying cousin to being ghosted at work. And while it’s frustrating … Read more
One of the most-sought-after demographics of the 2024 election was the union vote. And even though Vice President Kamala Harris earned endorsements from many of the country’s biggest unions, voter support among union workers was decidedly split. Before yesterday’s election, Liz Shuler, president of the AFL-CIO, said that a second Donald Trump presidency would be … Read more
In a recent LinkedIn post, Vaynerchuk, the CEO of VeeFriends and chairman of VaynerX, argued that prioritising a healthy work environment may sometimes mean letting go of top talent. According to Vaynerchuk, companies often promote results-oriented individuals, such as high-performing salespeople or forceful managers, despite their negative impact on team dynamics. He insists that success … Read more
The UK has taken a significant step towards adopting a four-day workweek, with 1,000 workers across various sectors joining a new pilot programme allowing extra time off with no reduction in pay. According to The Guardian, this four-day work week initiative, led by the 4 Day Week Campaign, started on Monday and will collect data … Read more
This week, city officials in Ann Arbor, Michigan, approved a law that will allow workers to sit rather than standing while on the job. The law will apply to a broad swath of positions across industries including hospitality and retail, as long as a worker being seated doesn’t interfere with their ability to do the … Read more
When Deborah May decided to grow her Mobile, Alabama home daycare from five children to 10, she had the support of her neighbors, her homeowners association, and even the local planning commission. But in May, the city council denied her plan, with one councilman saying it would put “all neighbors at risk for further encroachment … Read more
This week, the Financial Times reported that consulting firm EY fired dozens of employees in the U.S. over what seemed like a minor offense. The employees in question had attended online trainings as part of a professional development event, but they joined multiple sessions simultaneously. EY employees are expected to take advantage of opportunities like … Read more
Can a map of the stars and planets help you crush your career and unpack life’s big decisions? Can it also help you understand your coworkers and bridge the generational divide between Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and boomers? If you’re under age 35, the answer is likely a resounding “ofc” to the first part. A … Read more
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