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fromSlate Magazine
12 hours agoWe Planned Some Fun, Harmless Social Events for Our Office. Then We Got a Call From HR.
Workplace activities must be inclusive and considerate of all employees' needs to avoid potential HR issues.
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fromBoston.com
1 day agoFidelity to bring employees back to the office 5 days a week
Fidelity's belief is that being physically together creates more opportunities for a meaningful associate experience filled with connection, mentorship, and learning - elements that are central to our long-term success.
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fromFast Company
1 day agoA CEO asked employees to move across the country. Then he quit
In January 2025, Fortune Brands Innovations announced it was moving its company's portfolio from individual offices across the country to one central headquarters outside Chicago, which meant hundreds of employees would need to relocate, or else lose their jobs.
NYC startup
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoPsychology
The people who answer every question with a question of their own aren't deflecting. They learned that whoever holds the next question holds the floor, and holding the floor was the only way to stay safe in conversations that used to turn on them - Silicon Canals
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fromSilicon Canals
1 day agoThe people who answer every question with a question of their own aren't deflecting. They learned that whoever holds the next question holds the floor, and holding the floor was the only way to stay safe in conversations that used to turn on them - Silicon Canals
Question-returning behavior often stems from protective mechanisms developed in childhood, rather than intentional deflection or manipulation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
17 hours agoThe definitive sign of self-respect isn't confidence or assertiveness, it's the willingness to leave a conversation, a room, or a relationship without first manufacturing a reason that makes you look polite for going - Silicon Canals
Most people struggle with leaving social situations due to a fear of judgment, often fabricating excuses instead of simply departing.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours agoSam Altman's management quirk? DMing 'a few hundred' OpenAI employees every day
Sam Altman communicates directly with hundreds of OpenAI employees daily, emphasizing a hands-off management style while adapting to new challenges in the company's evolution.
fromFast Company
2 months agoHow to create connection at work that doesn't feel forced
What started as a casual indulgence became a shared ritual. And without intending to, Grease Wednesdays began to change our department culture. We all began to get to know each other as individuals, with pets and families and hobbies. The ritual also smoothed tensions between departments, built friendships between unfamiliar teammates, and helped us realize we hadn't felt all that connected before.
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago3 Conversations We Are Not Having at Work and Why We Need Them
Avoided workplace conversations about unsustainable workloads, unmet needs, and broken trust create burnout and disengagement; addressing them directly restores agency and improves organizational culture.
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fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
1 month agoManager lists out what she does and doesn't care about employees - it's a must-read for every boss
The pandemic transformed work culture by normalizing remote work and forcing companies to prioritize employee mental health and personal circumstances alongside professional responsibilities.
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fromEntrepreneur
1 month agoHalf of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That
Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.
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