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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Use offices or lose them, Welsh government staff told

Office attendance by Welsh government staff averaged only 16% in March, prompting a re-evaluation of the necessity for office spaces.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Sun, sand and staff: How to keep business booming during the summer holidays - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Holiday cover is a business-critical task, yet it's often overlooked until the last minute. We want to help businesses plan ahead so their customers still receive a five-star experience while their teams enjoy a well-deserved break.
Business
#starbucks
#return-to-office
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Mobile UX

CEO Brian Niccol gets tough, demands Starbucks workers return to the office-or he'll pay them to leave

fromInc
3 months ago
Remote teams

New Data Shows Tighter RTO Rules May Remedy Employees' Bad Remote Work Habits

Remote teams
fromITPro
7 months ago

Considering an RTO mandate? Think again if you want to keep your best talent - 'brain drain' is causing havoc for companies pushing staff back into the office, with women and senior staff most likely to quit

Return to office mandates can lead to significant talent loss, especially among skilled employees and women, increasing turnover rates and making future hiring more challenging.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Mobile UX

CEO Brian Niccol gets tough, demands Starbucks workers return to the office-or he'll pay them to leave

fromInc
3 months ago
Remote teams

New Data Shows Tighter RTO Rules May Remedy Employees' Bad Remote Work Habits

Remote teams
fromITPro
7 months ago

Considering an RTO mandate? Think again if you want to keep your best talent - 'brain drain' is causing havoc for companies pushing staff back into the office, with women and senior staff most likely to quit

Return to office mandates can lead to significant talent loss, especially among skilled employees and women, increasing turnover rates and making future hiring more challenging.
#remote-work
fromWRAL.com
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters

Remote teams
fromHR Brew
4 months ago

Cameo puts its money where its office is with new RTO policy

Employees are reluctant to return to the office full-time, prioritizing remote work for job satisfaction.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

More than two-thirds of organisations have a formal work-from-home policy. Here's how the benefits stack up

The Coalition plans to mandate public servants back to the office 5 days a week, citing inefficiencies in current work-from-home arrangements.
Remote teams
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
5 months ago

Red states embrace Trump's crackdown on remote government work

Nebraska's dispute over state workers' return to offices is set to be resolved by the highest court and highlights national politicization of remote work.
fromWRAL.com
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters

Remote teams
fromHR Brew
4 months ago

Cameo puts its money where its office is with new RTO policy

Employees are reluctant to return to the office full-time, prioritizing remote work for job satisfaction.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

More than two-thirds of organisations have a formal work-from-home policy. Here's how the benefits stack up

The Coalition plans to mandate public servants back to the office 5 days a week, citing inefficiencies in current work-from-home arrangements.
Remote teams
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
5 months ago

Red states embrace Trump's crackdown on remote government work

Nebraska's dispute over state workers' return to offices is set to be resolved by the highest court and highlights national politicization of remote work.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Target calls entire commercial unit back to headquarters three days a week

"More time together, in the office, will help us grow our business faster, solve problems quickly, and build stronger relationships," Gomez wrote in the email.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

SF tech company that reversed 4-day workweek now drops unlimited PTO

"When time off is undefined, the good ones don't take PTO. The bad ones take too much. This leads to A-performer burnout. B-performer luxuries. And feelings of unfairness across the board."
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

The government's planned review of parental leave aims to modernize the outdated UK system, which has been criticized for being one of the worst in developed nations.
Parenting
#google
Remote teams
fromNewsmax
1 month ago

Google Offers Buyouts to Staff in Latest round of Cost Cutting

Google is offering buyouts to employees in various divisions as part of a cost-cutting strategy.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Sergey Brin says AGI is within reach if Googlers work 60-hour weeks

Sergey Brin advises Google employees to work in-office five days a week and aim for 60 hours to enhance AI productivity.
Brin's perspective highlights the urgency of competing in the AI sector and emphasizes collaborative, in-person work.
Remote teams
fromNewsmax
1 month ago

Google Offers Buyouts to Staff in Latest round of Cost Cutting

Google is offering buyouts to employees in various divisions as part of a cost-cutting strategy.
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Sergey Brin says AGI is within reach if Googlers work 60-hour weeks

Sergey Brin advises Google employees to work in-office five days a week and aim for 60 hours to enhance AI productivity.
Brin's perspective highlights the urgency of competing in the AI sector and emphasizes collaborative, in-person work.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Another Biglaw Firm Adopts 4-Day In-Person Requirement - See Also - Above the Law

Hogan Lovells introduces a four-day work policy to improve work-life balance, setting a progressive example for the legal industry.
fromHouston Public Media
1 month ago

Legislature passes bipartisan bill to let Texas state agencies determine remote-work policies | Houston Public Media

Texas lawmakers approved a bill allowing state agencies to implement their own remote-work policies, countering Gov. Abbott's previous mandate.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

FBI tells employees not to celebrate Pride Month in official capacity or on bureau time

FBI employees can celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month privately but cannot participate in official events or messaging during work hours.
fromFatherly
2 months ago

How to Tell Your Boss You're Taking Paternity Leave

Learn Your Legal Rights, And Your Company's Policy: Before letting your manager know of your plans to take paternity leave, become fluent with your company's policy.
Parenting
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Pentagon orders civilian employees to submit money-saving ideas

"Your weekly emails have served as a reminder of the depth and breadth of the Department's mission, and of how it takes a workforce of many talents to achieve our national security mission."
US news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

HSBC warns UK staff: return to the office three days a week or risk pay cuts

HSBC has notified thousands of UK employees that their pay may be reduced if they do not meet new office attendance targets, emphasizing stricter hybrid work policies.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What should I do if my coworker is using AI unethically?

If your company doesn't have an AI policy or it's too vague, your first stop should be with company leadership to suggest the need for clearer guidelines.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 months ago

Uber CEO says changing employee benefits 'is a risk we decided to take'

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced increased in-office work requirements, igniting employee backlash during a company all-hands meeting.
#veterans-affairs
Remote teams
fromGovernment Executive
4 months ago

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.
Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.
Remote teams
fromGovernment Executive
4 months ago

Veteran suicide hotline employees permitted to work remotely after concerns that in-office requirement would hurt service

The Veterans Affairs Department reversed its decision on in-person work for crisis hotline staff amid concerns for veterans' care.
Concerns remain among employees about the efficacy of returning to in-person work, particularly for sensitive roles.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Fox Sports VP Was Fired for Incident Unrelated to Bombshell Sexual Assault Suit, Lawyer Claims

Charlie Dixon's lawyer stated that his client was fired for a company policy violation related to hiring his wife, despite larger allegations of sexual assault looming.
Media industry
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

Some DHS employees told to send selfies to prove they are in-office as department suddenly ends remote work

DHS mandated employees to report in person, requesting selfies as proof of attendance, raising questions about trust and workplace morale.
#hybrid-work
fromYahoo Finance
5 months ago
Remote teams

Jamie Dimon popped off at the 1,200+ JPMorgan employees fighting against full-time RTO: 'I don't care how many people sign that petition'

fromYahoo Finance
5 months ago
Remote teams

Jamie Dimon popped off at the 1,200+ JPMorgan employees fighting against full-time RTO: 'I don't care how many people sign that petition'

fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Intel Mandates That Employees Work Onsite Four Days a Week | Entrepreneur

Intel mandates four days a week in-office work to foster collaboration and is planning layoffs to improve efficiency.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | George Floyd Minnesota hospital makes staff watch wild 'N-word' training video

Hennepin County Medical Center requires staff to complete a training focusing on the N-word and its implications in the workplace.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Don't call it DEI: Recruiters explain the hiring landscape under Trump 2.0

At some of the biggest major companies that you have seen on these lists, the same hiring managers are telling me, 'Okay, we're doubling down on my team, I don't care.'
Privacy professionals
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Advertising giant WPP is offering free-lunch Fridays to help fill the office as its RTO policy upsets some staff

WPP introduces free Friday lunches to improve office attendance amid new RTO policy requiring four days of in-office work.
fromAmerican Banker
4 months ago

Bank regulators fight for desks as OCC returns to NYC tower

U.S. banking regulators face workspace shortages, leading to a scramble for office desks amidst a return-to-office mandate.
Remote teams
fromClickUp
4 months ago

How to Create an Employee Attendance Policy? | ClickUp

A clear employee attendance policy enhances accountability and satisfaction while ensuring smooth operations.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

JPMorgan staff are using a private chat to vent about the incoming RTO mandate - and share intel

Employees are actively seeking clarity on JPMorgan Chase's return-to-office mandate due to a lack of official communication.
Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Random acts of protest: How federal workers are quietly pushing back on DOGE

Federal workers are utilizing subtle forms of protest against mass firings and policy changes with creative tactics like snarky emails and symbolism.
#california
California
fromLocal News Matters
4 months ago

Return to office: Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back 4 days a week - Local News Matters

Gov. Gavin Newsom mandates at least four in-person workdays for state employees starting July 1, citing collaboration and accountability benefits.
California
fromKTLA
4 months ago

Newsom orders California state workers back to the office

California mandates state workers return to the office at least four days a week to boost collaboration and innovation.
California
fromLocal News Matters
4 months ago

Return to office: Gavin Newsom orders California state workers back 4 days a week - Local News Matters

Gov. Gavin Newsom mandates at least four in-person workdays for state employees starting July 1, citing collaboration and accountability benefits.
California
fromKTLA
4 months ago

Newsom orders California state workers back to the office

California mandates state workers return to the office at least four days a week to boost collaboration and innovation.
#jpmorgan-chase
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Jamie Dimon says to quit if you don't like his RTO demands. Some of his tech workers might do just that.

JPMorgan Chase's strict return-to-office policy may lead to talent attrition among its tech workers.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Jamie Dimon says to quit if you don't like his RTO demands. Some of his tech workers might do just that.

JPMorgan Chase's strict return-to-office policy may lead to talent attrition among its tech workers.
Washington DC
fromAP News
5 months ago

Federal workers return to offices amid threat from Elon Musk

Federal employees must return to agency offices as mandated by President Trump's administration, with warnings of administrative leave for non-compliance.
#elon-musk
Remote teams
fromBloomberglaw
5 months ago

Musk Vows to Suspend Federal Workers Who Don't Return to Office

Elon Musk threatens administrative leave for federal workers not returning to office work, pushing President Trump's cost-cutting initiative.
US Elections
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Elon Musk Draws Ire Telling Federal Employees to Justify Their Jobs Over Email or Resign

Elon Musk's email to federal employees demanding work summaries raised concerns about job security and the treatment of civil service workers.
Remote teams
fromBloomberglaw
5 months ago

Musk Vows to Suspend Federal Workers Who Don't Return to Office

Elon Musk threatens administrative leave for federal workers not returning to office work, pushing President Trump's cost-cutting initiative.
US Elections
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Elon Musk Draws Ire Telling Federal Employees to Justify Their Jobs Over Email or Resign

Elon Musk's email to federal employees demanding work summaries raised concerns about job security and the treatment of civil service workers.
Tech industry
fromTechRadar
5 months ago

IBM return-to-office scheme is reportedly targeting older workers

IBM's return-to-office policy may be perceived as a method to push older workers out of the company.
Remote teams
fromSalon
5 months ago

"They're not working": Trump accuses federal workings of slacking after he spent the day golfing

Trump criticized federal workers for telecommuting, asserting they are not productive, while he himself golfed.
Only 10% of federal workers are fully remote, contrary to Trump's claims.
Tech industry
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

TikTok is ramping up RTO and some are balking at the new requirements

TikTok is enforcing strict office attendance for US e-commerce staff, mandating five days a week in the office.
Remote teams
fromWPR
5 months ago

Republican bill would mandate in-person work for many Wisconsin state employees

Proposed legislation mandates full-time, in-person work for state employees, citing productivity and security concerns.
Potential veto by Gov. Evers complicates the bill's future.
Remote teams
fromJalopnik
5 months ago

Trump's Return-To-Office Forces 17,000 Workers Into 4,400 Parking Spaces In DC

President Trump's executive order banning remote work led to major traffic issues in DC due to insufficient parking for federal employees.
Remote teams
fromMySA
5 months ago

Texas tech giant shuts the door on future hybrid, remote workers

Dell is ending most remote positions, requiring in-office work for hybrid employees within an hour of offices starting March 3.
Remote teams
fromInc
6 months ago

JPMorgan Just Decided That Employee Feedback Doesn't Matter. It's a Spectacularly Bad Decision

JPMorgan's decision to require office presence by March has faced employee backlash, leading to controversial action to disable internal comment discussions.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago

UK employers urged to adopt fertility policies or risk losing talented staff

Supporting employees undergoing fertility treatment can reduce turnover and sick leave for businesses.
Only 19% of organizations have formal fertility policies despite a high demand for such support.
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