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#leadership
fromForbes
1 week ago
Women in technology

Leading Through Rapid Change: 6 Key Challenges To Master Today

fromForbes
1 week ago
Women in technology

Leading Through Rapid Change: 6 Key Challenges To Master Today

fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Husband Made Me Choose Between a Move or Our Marriage. I Think I Made the Wrong Choice.

Navigating a significant life transition can lead to unexpected personal discontent and cultural adjustment challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Burger King Employee and Mom of 3 Forced to Work 12-Hour Shift Alone After No One Shows Up to Work

Nykia Hamilton was left scrambling between the fryer, the register, and the drive-thru window at Burger King after a co-worker quit mid-shift.
Food & drink
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Breaking things, battle scars, design superhumans, improving design critiques

Craft and intentionality are losing value as automation takes over design and production.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Was a Teen Ear Piercer at Claire's. I Know What We'll Lose if the Chain Shutters.

Piercing guns pose significant risks, and professional organizations recommend using disposable needles instead.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm a software engineer at Microsoft who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 30. It's changed how I see myself and show up at work.

Autism and ADHD diagnoses helped a Microsoft software engineer understand her sensitivities and challenges.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How to battle work intensification

A quarter of respondents always or often felt overwhelmed and half felt overwhelmed at least some of the time. Over half (62%) were experiencing task overload.
Mental health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Integration to emigration: Why do migrants leave Germany? DW 07/01/2025

Feeling of not being accepted and facing stereotypes led Giannis N. to leave Germany.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to get the growth opportunities you want at work

High performers thrive on challenges; career growth is the top reason for job changes.
#adhd
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Adult ADHD Impacts Life: From Struggles to Strengths

ADHD in adulthood significantly affects personal and professional lives.
Adults with ADHD face unique challenges that require strategic support and understanding.
Strengths associated with ADHD can be harnessed as advantages in work and life.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

How Adult ADHD Impacts Life: From Struggles to Strengths

ADHD in adulthood significantly affects personal and professional lives.
Adults with ADHD face unique challenges that require strategic support and understanding.
Strengths associated with ADHD can be harnessed as advantages in work and life.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

HR workers are miserable right now

HR professionals face unprecedented challenges amid layoffs, return-to-office mandates, and the push for AI training.
The emotional toll on HR workers from constant layoffs is significant and pervasive.
fromFortune
1 month ago

To get the benefits of AI, businesses must change how they operate, Microsoft says

AI is seen as a potential solution to enhance productivity amidst the overwhelming demands of the modern workday, where expectations often clash with human limitations.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Mark Cuban didn't take vacations for nearly a decade-the billionaire had 5 roommates and worked weekends to turn his career around after getting fired

At 24, the entrepreneur transformed his life while living with five men in a cramped, 'nasty' apartment, demonstrating grit and the pursuit of success through MicroSolutions.
Startup companies
#education
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Teach Middle Schoolers. I'm Seeing Something in the Kids That's Getting Worse Every Year.

Teachers are facing increasing challenges with student behavior driven by societal issues.
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Teach Middle Schoolers. I'm Seeing Something in the Kids That's Getting Worse Every Year.

Teachers are facing increasing challenges with student behavior driven by societal issues.
fromBored Panda
1 month ago

70 Funny Work-From-Home Memes To Help You Survive Until The Weekend

"Working from home has transformed the daily grind for many, presenting challenges that range from amusing distractions to frustrating technical issues. Finding humor in these scenarios can be vital."
Remote teams
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Amazon Programmers Say What Happened After Turn to AI Was Dark

Amazon engineers feel that AI is increasing their workload instead of simplifying it, pushing them towards a grueling work environment.
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 months ago

How to Hit the Ground Running at Work After Paternity Leave

Returning to work after paternity leave can present unique challenges for fathers, but planning and communication can ease the transition.
#career-development
Software development
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I'm 24 making less than $50k with software engineering skills and I can't figure out how to get a leg up

Many individuals feel 'stuck' in their careers due to various challenges while aspiring for career growth.
Software development
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I'm 24 making less than $50k with software engineering skills and I can't figure out how to get a leg up

Many individuals feel 'stuck' in their careers due to various challenges while aspiring for career growth.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Too much mascara, too little support: How to come out as trans in the workplace

Coming out as trans in the workplace involves complex negotiations and challenges beyond just identity disclosure.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'm a woman of 48 and as replaceable in the office as the swivel chair at my desk | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Women in their late 40s and early 50s face compounded challenges of ageism and menopause, leading to workforce attrition and underrepresentation.
#neurodiversity
fromMedium
3 months ago

10 Harsh Truths Every Product Designer Learns the Hard Way

10 Hard Realities They Won't Include in Job Postings
UX design
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I didn't eat or sleep': a Meta moderator on his breakdown after seeing beheadings and child abuse

Exposure to extreme graphic content significantly affected Solomon's mental health as a Meta content moderator.
Desensitization to horrific imagery became a disturbing part of Solomon's work experience.
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

10 Harsh Truths Every Product Designer Learns the Hard Way

Designing is more than aesthetics; it involves communication, adaptability, and navigating workplace realities.
Product designers often spend more time explaining and justifying designs than creating them.
Privacy professionals
fromITProUK
3 months ago

Bigger salaries, more burnout: Is the CISO role in crisis?

CISOs face increasing stress levels despite salary increases, with many struggling to balance responsibilities and well-being.
#delegation
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Engineer with little tech experience asked to fix mainframe

I could feel a panic attack settling in; I was being stared at by a dozen sets of pleading eyes wanting me to fix a giant lump of dead-in-the-water kit.
Tech industry
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Uber Drivers Say They're Getting Locked Out of the App and Trapped in a Kafkaesque Limbo When They Try to Dispute It

Moses experienced "deactivation" from Uber, a moment when dedicated gig workers are abruptly cut off from their source of income, forcing them into endless customer support loops.
Alternative transportation
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Locked out of their white-collar careers, older Americans turn to blue-collar jobs and side hustles

Older professionals are taking blue-collar jobs due to white-collar hiring slowdowns.
Women in technology
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Women in trades push for change in Ontario, saying isolation, discrimination still a problem | CBC News

Women in construction face ongoing barriers such as discrimination, lack of support, and inadequate facilities despite efforts to improve their experience.
Women in technology
fromTechRepublic
4 months ago

Women in Cyber Security on the Rise, But Facing More Layoffs and Budget Cuts Than Men

Gender diversity in cybersecurity is gradually improving, yet women continue to face significant workplace challenges compared to their male counterparts.
Women in technology
fromITPro
4 months ago

Women in tech think the industry has changed for the better, but there's still more work to be done

Women in tech see positive changes, but disparities in representation and leadership remain significant.
fromHackernoon
5 months ago

This Is How You Should Navigate Difficult Situations at Work | HackerNoon

Work environments can foster difficult moments that lead to strong emotional reactions, often hindering logical problem-solving and damaging relationships.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

So, what did YOU accomplish last week?

Why not use this opportunity to remind your managers that you are a valuable contributor, or even point out that you're doing tasks beyond your job description?
Productivity
Remote teams
fromFast Company
5 months ago

It's time to check on your middle managers

Middle managers are under significant stress, risking turnover rates as Gen Z shows reluctance to enter management roles.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Managers are not okay. Why we're headed to a 'manager crash' in 2025

Managers are at significant risk of burnout and turnover due to elevated emotional demands and lack of support.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Nurses say gig work apps can put them in tough situations and stressful hospitals

Gig work apps offer nurses flexible opportunities but often expose them to stressful and challenging work environments.
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