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business1 month ago•19 min saved

Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs in Major Restructuring, Mandates Office Return

Uber is eliminating 10% of its global workforce, approximately 3,300 roles, to streamline management and reduce costs. The San Francisco-based company is simultaneously ending its remote work flexibility, requiring most employees to return to designated hubs in New York and San Francisco. While the cuts exclude gig workers, the move has drawn criticism regarding its impact on younger employees, though investors responded positively with a stock price increase.

via New York Post|

#business #corporate-restructuring #layoffs

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Brooke Burke spotlights menopause’s toll on work and a call for workplace support

TV host Brooke Burke discusses menopause, urging openness as millions of women face symptoms that can derail careers; a new survey finds nearly 1 in 5 women have quit or retired early due to menopause and symptoms can impact performance, fueling calls for workplace policies like Menopause Time Off and better access to hormone testing and treatment, including HRT. Burke advocates personalized care, strength training, sleep, gentle movement, and listening to the body as key strategies.

via USA Today|

#health #hormone-replacement-therapy #menopause

government9 months ago•1 min saved

Idaho AG's Office Shortens Parental Leave to Two Weeks

The Idaho Attorney General's Office will reduce paid parental leave from eight weeks to two weeks starting July 1, citing budget concerns, setting it apart from other state agencies that follow the governor's eight-week policy, with staff able to use accrued sick leave or unpaid FMLA leave for additional time.

via Idaho Capital Sun|

#attorney-general #budget-cuts #government

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Former JD Sports Employee Wins £65K in Sexual Harassment Case

A former JD Sports employee settled a sexual harassment case for £65,000 after being slapped on the bottom by a male supervisor while working part-time during her A-Levels. The company acknowledged the incident, apologized, and agreed to review its policies with the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland. The case highlights the importance of workplace policies and zero-tolerance approaches to harassment.

via BBC|

#jd-sports #northern-ireland #settlement

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Implements Three-Day In-Office Workweek for Employees

Microsoft is requiring many employees to return to the office three days a week to foster collaboration and innovation, starting in the Seattle area and expanding nationwide and internationally, citing the benefits of in-person teamwork for AI product development.

via Bloomberg.com|

#ai-development #business #microsoft

business1 year ago•15 min saved

AT&T CEO Addresses Employee Concerns on 5-Day RTO Policy

AT&T CEO John Stankey addressed employee feedback and survey results, emphasizing the company's shift to a market-based culture with a five-day in-office mandate, and urging employees to align with this new direction or consider other opportunities. He highlighted ongoing investments in facilities, culture change, and employee wellbeing, while stressing the importance of teamwork and contribution in the company's transformation efforts.

via Business Insider|

#atandt #business #company-culture

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Amazon Employees Protest 5-Day Office Return Amid CEO's Reassurances

Over 500 Amazon Web Services employees have petitioned against the company's new five-day in-office work mandate, set to begin in January, arguing it undermines flexibility and could harm Amazon's future. The employees' letter criticizes the policy as outdated and potentially damaging to those needing remote work flexibility, such as caregivers and those with disabilities. Despite employee protests, AWS CEO Matt Garman supports the mandate, suggesting those unhappy with it can seek employment elsewhere.

via Chicago Tribune|

#amazon #business #employee-protest

employment-law2 years ago•2 min saved

"California Proposes 'Right to Disconnect' Law for After-Hours Work Communication"

California Assemblyman Matt Haney has introduced a bill that would require employers to establish a policy allowing employees to disconnect from work communications during nonworking hours, except in emergencies or for scheduling. The bill aims to address worker burnout and blurred work-life boundaries, and if passed, California would be the first state in the U.S. to consider such a law. Several countries have already enacted similar laws, and studies have shown that such measures lead to healthier, happier, and more productive workers. Haney believes this law will help California compete for skilled workers and improve the state's tech sector.

via New York Post |

#california #employment-law #remote-work

employment-law2 years ago•2 min saved

"California Proposes 'Right to Disconnect' Bill for After-Hours Work Communication"

A bill introduced in California would require employers to establish a policy allowing employees to disconnect from work communications during nonworking hours, except in cases of emergency or scheduling. Violating the rule could result in a civil penalty for employers. If passed, California would be the first state in the U.S. to enact such a law, following the lead of several countries. Proponents argue that such laws improve worker well-being and productivity, while also helping the state compete for skilled workers.

via Fox Business|

#california #employee-rights #employment-law

workplace-policy3 years ago•3 min saved

Employee Pushes Back Against Mandatory Sick Coverage Policy

An employee working in a medical facility sought advice on how to approach their employer's strict sick policy, which required sick employees without shift coverage to show up for work regardless of the possibility of spreading their illness. The employee texted their boss, expressing concerns and stating that further discussion would not be productive. The boss responded that ceasing the conversation would be considered a resignation. However, under most circumstances, an employer cannot claim resignation if an employee simply inquires about a policy. It is possible for the worker to argue "constructive termination" if the employer creates an untenable work environment by exposing them to illness and threatening their job for voicing concerns.

via YourTango|

#medical-facility #resignation #sick-employees

workplace-relationships3 years ago•2 min saved

Navigating Post-Affair Hostility: Strategies for Dealing with a Vindictive Ex-Boss

After ending a consensual affair with her boss, the individual is now facing mistreatment in the workplace. They are unsure whether to leave or report the boss. While the relationship was a mistake, the boss's poor treatment is unacceptable. Depending on the company's policy, both parties could face consequences for the relationship. The boss should be held accountable for mistreatment, even if it has consequences for the individual. If leaving is the best option, it is understandable. Regarding being on camera during Zoom meetings, while no one can force someone to be on camera, not complying could result in termination. Being on camera is essential for engagement and maintaining relationships in a remote work environment.

via New York Post |

#boss #harassment #remote-work

business3 years ago•1 min saved

CEO Sparks Employee Outrage by Ending Remote Work Policy

The CEO of Farmers Group, Raul Vargas, has faced a backlash from employees after reversing the company's permanent remote work policy. Many employees had made significant lifestyle decisions based on the assumption that coming into the office would remain voluntary. Vargas believes in-office work is important for collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Around 60% of the company's 22,000-strong US workforce will be affected, and workers have been given three months to make necessary changes before the new policy goes into effect in September.

via The Daily Beast|

#backlash #business #ceo

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Meta Implements In-Office Work Mandate for Employees

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced its strictest return-to-office policy since the pandemic began. Starting September 5, employees who aren't fully remote will need to come into the office three days a week. The change will increase traffic in the company's Menlo Park headquarters and offices around the world. The new policy doesn't affect fully remote employees, but Meta continues to bar managers from opening more of those positions. Several major companies across the tech industry have been prodding their employees back into offices after embracing remote work during the pandemic.

via SFGATE|

#business #collaboration #meta

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Meta Implements In-Office Work Mandate for Employees

via SFGATE|

#business #collaboration #meta

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

"Chaotic Charlotte Bus Shootout Leaves Driver and Passenger Injured"

A bus driver and passenger opened fire on each other on a moving Charlotte transit bus, leaving both injured. The passenger asked the driver to let him off between designated bus stops, but the driver told him he would have to wait until the next approved stop. After a two-minute exchange, the passenger pulled out a gun and pointed it at the driver, who also pulled out a firearm. Both men fired their guns “in rapid succession,” leaving the driver and passenger injured. The passenger was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injuries, communicating threats, and carrying a concealed firearm. The driver was fired for violating the company’s workplace policy.

via CNN|

#assault #charlotte #crime