BFFs with your boss: The pros and cons of work friendships
More than half of employees say their work friendships make their job more enjoyable.
Workplace culture
Benefits Think With a return to offices, #MeToo remains top of mind
Anticipating an increase in workplace interactions, employees need to understand proper conduct and be encouraged to report problematic behavior.
Andrea E. Zoia
Morgan, Brown & Joy
This CEO believes company dress codes are bad for DEI
Ritu Bhasin, founder and CEO of Bhasin Consulting, explains why companies must do away with their dress codes.
Benefits Think Defining parent presenteeism — and its relationship with working-mom guilt
To better support working parents, employers should consider new, forward-thinking solutions.
Gina Nebesar
Ovia Health
‘A silent protest’: CPO at Headspace Health explains why workers are ‘quiet quitting’
Desiree Pascual, chief people officer at Headspace Health, explains why quiet quitting should be a wake-up call for employers to do better.
CEOs on Slack: Silence your notifications after work
A new study shows that a vast majority of Americans check in with work after hours to maintain productivity. But it has its downsides.
Benefits Think Outdated staffing models need a makeover in the gig economy
With exponential growth in contingent labor, the stigma and commoditization of temps vs. permanent employees need to be erased.
Alex Atwood
Gravy Works
Boeing, Visa, CVS Health are among the 25 best internships in the U.S.
Interns at these top companies benefit from training and upskilling opportunities that could land them a job right out of college.
Long story short: Improve your attitude and relationships in the workplace
In this week's top stories, managers can put in the effort to improve their soft skills and practice meditation to get in touch with their workforce.
Layoffs are planned at half of U.S. companies, PwC survey shows
Fifty-two percent of respondents have already implemented hiring freezes.
10 countries where you can work less and make more
Earnings, expenses, taxes and cost of living are just a few different ways to measure an employee's financial wellness.
The rise of the one-day workweek for office commuters
A full 50% of office visits globally were just once a week in the second quarter.
Long story short: Mixing work and play
Our top stories this week share how employers are encouraging employees to be their authentic selves both in and out of the office.
MasterControl pays its employees to play sports and stay active
Keeping employees active and connected to the culture are apparent through the management software provider's extracurricular activities.
Why remote work has made in-person retreats vital to company culture
Trey Ditto, CEO of Ditto PR, explains how company retreats strengthen his employees' connection to their work and each other.
JCPenney partners with WeeCare to support its caregivers
With the help of the child care network, JCPenney hopes to provide more benefits to its 50,000 person employee base.
Want to move abroad? These 8 cities are the best for remote work
Considering a move abroad? These appealing cities have a low cost of living, great weather and a dynamic social scene.
Benefits Think Becoming an unexpected caregiver changed my relationship with work and life
A booming business is something to be proud of, but it’s nothing without friends and family to lean on when they’re most needed. I’m now taking steps to strike a better balance.
Charlotte Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Insurance Group
What’s next? Intersectionality to play a critical role in ongoing DEI efforts
Executives from Bravely, Included Health and Gartner share their insights on the future of diversity and inclusion.
Long story short: Lead your employees into the future
In this week's top stories, leaders share how they're adapting to the challenges and changes in the workforce.
