In the aftermath of the election, many in the LGBTQ+ community have expressed concerns about what a second Trump presidency could mean. The president-elect already reshaped the Supreme Court in his first term—a move that has had profound implications …
Human emotions come in many shapes and forms. Some, like sadness and happiness, are rather easy to explain. Others, like guilt, pride, and shame, are a great deal more complex. They have in common that they are self-conscious, in that they emerge afte…
U.S. job openings increased solidly in October while layoffs dropped by the most in 1-1/2 years, suggesting the labor market continued to slow in an orderly fashion.
But the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, from the Labor De…
An alarming 82% of workers feeling at risk for burnout this year, according to a Mercer study. And it’s clear that this phenomenon is more than an issue of exhaustion. Burnout usually involves the crippling burden of the “shoulds” and “suppo…
Let’s start with an exercise. For 60 seconds, look away from your computer (or any screen) and gaze out the window or at a fixed spot in your office. Take the full 60 seconds, then return.
How was that minute for you? Where did your mind go? …
“Second place is the first loser.”
We’ve all been in that situation where we competed hard to win, only to come up short. At times like these, it can be tough to remain focused on your achievements and instead dwell on the feeling of having l…
In recent years, businesses have made promises to address the scourge of workplace stress. Unfortunately, in the big picture, those efforts don’t yet seem to be making much of a difference.
Work stress remains at a record high, Gallup reported earl…
Apple has been accused in a new lawsuit of illegally monitoring its workers’ personal devices and iCloud accounts while also barring them from discussing their pay and working conditions.
The complaint filed in California state court on Sunda…
In August 2018, a supervisor at a major insurance company forced his way into my hotel room while we were at a conference and raped me.
The trip had started out well. I loved my job and my company, where I had worked as an independent contrac…
In a culture that thrives on achievement and productivity, the “work hard, play hard” mantra has become a badge of honor. However, this relentless focus on accomplishments often overshadows the value of the effort or character of those who…
