#workplace-issues

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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

FDNY EMT outrage: First responders now earn less than grocery delivery workers after NYC Council vote

FDNY EMTs are underpaid compared to delivery workers, fuelling anger and frustration among emergency responders.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Employees and Clients Keep Fleeing My Job in Droves. I Know the Reason Why.

"She swoops in, harps on minor details or changes things around on a moment's notice, and then is gone again. But the dealbreaker is her abrasive communication style."
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: Is it out of line to ask my boss for gas money?

It may not be the best time to make your pitch, but you, too, are suffering. You can always ask for a gas allowance.
Relationships
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Jewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an old git'

A worker sued for age discrimination over 'old git' comment; tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
Mental health
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago

An executive producer at Xbox Games Studios told laid off staff to use AI for counseling, and it's the most ludicrous thing I've ever seen in my life

Microsoft plans more layoffs, prompting criticism of advice to use AI for support from executives.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Settlement reached with Bell Media in human rights complaint, ex-CP24 personality says | CBC News

Patricia Jaggernauth settled her human rights complaint with Bell Media over allegations of racism, sexism, and discrimination.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Who Quit Their Jobs On The Spot Are Sharing What Happened, And My Eyes Are Bulging

Employees often leave their jobs abruptly due to unreasonable demands or poor treatment from managers.
#labor-rights
fromStateofdevs
1 month ago

State of Devs 2025

The developer community values discussions on workplace issues beyond coding.
The survey yielded high participation, especially from women, indicating a need for these topics.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I was one of those men who couldn't stop talking. Here's how I learned to shut up and listen

Men dominate conversations and interrupt women frequently, significantly impacting workplace dynamics.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Manager Is Singling Me Out in the Worst Way. It's Proof She Doesn't Trust Me.

The author feels unfairly targeted by a manager's thorough bag checks, which she perceives as a charge of theft.
#communication
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Coworker's Chronic Lateness Affects Us All. But We Can't Say Anything Because of Her, Um, Relationship With the Boss.

Sleeping with the boss has almost never ended well for anyone - not the boss, and not the person sleeping with the boss. And that's not even counting the chaos that ensues for the rest of the workplace when this happens! In other words, this is a potential professional minefield, and you're right to be concerned about possible repercussions.
Retirement
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The New Hire Makes More Than Me. But I Have More Responsibility and Experience!

Advocate for fair compensation by discussing responsibilities and salary with your manager.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The CEO at My Job is a Compulsive Liar. It's Pushing Me to the Brink.

If you want to try to stick it out, I would make sure that you're keeping track in writing of anything you're asked to do—especially by the CEO.
Remote teams
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Work a Retail Job at the Mall. Parents Really Have the Wrong Idea About Our Store.

Retail workers face challenges with parents leaving children unattended in stores.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Messes Up in the Same Way at Every Company Event. Then I'm Tasked With Cleaning Up the Aftermath.

Addressing a colleague's alcohol problem at work is difficult but necessary for workplace safety and integrity.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Suns again sued by employee for discrimination

Phoenix Suns sued for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims made by their director of safety.
This marks the fourth lawsuit against the team in recent months relating to workplace issues.
#discrimination
Podcast
fromDefector
2 months ago

Stewing In Anger | Defector

The Normal Gossip podcast explores the chaotic nature of everyday gossip, particularly focusing on roommate drama.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm a Tenured Professor. What I've Seen Over the Years Has Led Me to a Secret Plan.

Before you go, could you use your tenured position to advocate for others at the institution who have less power? Graduate students organizing a union could always use more support from faculty.
Remote teams
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ciara Kelly: If insulting someone based on sex, race or sexuality is wrong, then why is the widespread bashing of straight white men still accepted?

Criticism of straight white men illustrates the irony and divisiveness in modern identity politics.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Inside the first week back at JPMorgan's largest US office, from the memos to the jockeying for desks

JPMorgan Chase's Columbus office faced challenges during the return to in-person work, despite initial optimism from management.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Power-Impotence Relationships

Women often struggle to detach emotionally from powerful relationships due to loyalty and hope for improvement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The best translated fiction review roundup

Hassan Blasim's 'Sololand' presents comic yet horrifying novellas reflecting life in postwar Iraq.
Claire Baglin's 'On the Clock' explores workplace challenges and social immobility.
fromAP News
4 months ago

In the rapidly shifting world of work, many employees are unclear what's expected of them

Job roles can drastically change, leading to employee disengagement and unclear expectations, particularly post-COVID.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

I'm a Huge Success in Every New Job I Take On. So Why Do They Always End in the Same, Inexplicable Outcome?

It's entirely possible that you're not the drama. Given our current capitalist hellscape, many people face repeated layoffs due to economic factors beyond their control.
Relationships
Washington DC
fromRAPPLER
4 months ago

Cockroaches and working in a closet: Inside Trump's return-to-office order

Federal employees return to poorly prepared workplaces amidst concerns of deliberate disorganization to force resignations.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Who Stormed Out Of Their Toxic Jobs Within Hours Of Starting Are Sharing Their Breaking Points

In high school, I got a job at a dry cleaner... I went over and looked at the controls, trying to figure them out... I was there for not even two hours and was screamed at almost the entire time.
NYC startup
NYC food
fromGrub Street
4 months ago

COVID Changed the World But Not Restaurants

The restaurant industry in New York largely returned to pre-COVID norms despite initial hopes for improvement post-pandemic.
Retirement
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Worried about losing your job? Here are 5 financial moves to make now.

Many American workers experience job security anxiety amidst federal layoffs, highlighting the need for financial preparedness and prudent budgeting.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

The Federal Judiciary: The Most Dangerous White-Collar Workplace In America - Above the Law

The federal judiciary is marked by pervasive harassment and lack of accountability, making it a dangerous workplace.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Gabbard Says More Than 100 Intelligence Officers Fired for Chat Messages

Over 100 intelligence officers were fired for inappropriate discussions on a government chat tool.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Late Night Laughs at DOGE's Work Force Demand

Elon Musk's emails to federal employees evoke humor and criticism from late-night comedians about the treatment of workers.
Wellness
Burnout is a total loss of motivation, signaling deeper issues beyond stress.
Realigning one’s work to reestablish meaning is essential for overcoming burnout.
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

Amazon's RTO Mandate Complicated By Lack of Desks, Space | Entrepreneur

Amazon's return-to-office mandate is facing challenges due to insufficient office space for employees.
fromVG247
5 months ago

"We are not a third party looking for companies to prey on" ABK Workers Alliance responds to Bobby Kotick claiming harassment lawsuits were "fake"

ABK Workers Alliance rejects Bobby Kotick's claims, asserting serious workplace issues led them to organize rather than seeking union membership growth.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Jockeying for desks and parking: AT&T workers say the 5-day office return is off to a bumpy start

AT&T's return-to-office mandate has faced challenges due to inadequate infrastructure, including insufficient desks and elevators.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago

South London hospital staff to strike over management bullying'

Helen O'Connor, GMB Membership Development Officer stated: "Our members provide vital services to the patients in both NHS trusts and they are sick and tired of the bullying and harassment, having pay held down and staffing cutbacks." She termed the treatment of outsourced staff as profoundly unfair, calling the discrepancies in pay and benefits between outsourced and directly employed NHS staff into question.
London
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Why K-pop star Hanni made an emotional appeal to South Korea's parliament

K-pop star Hanni urges better treatment for young artists in the industry, sharing her experience of workplace bullying during a parliamentary hearing.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 months ago

Titan implosion could have been prevented, says OceanGate ex-director

I believe that if OSHA had attempted to investigate the seriousness of the concerns I raised on multiple occasions, this tragedy may have been prevented.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Burned-out firefighters are fleeing the US Forest Service amid labor disputes: We are decimated'

Federal firefighters have been waiting for years for revisions to outdated job descriptions, leading to increased pressures and responsibilities, which in turn contributes to burnout.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

Dear Abby: I escaped my Jekyll-and-Hyde neighbor. Now he wants to visit.

It's important to prioritize mental health and well-being over past relationships, especially when toxic behavior is involved.
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