Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
More than 500 Amazon.com employees sent a letter on Wednesday to the CEO of its AWS unit urging reversal of a full return-to-office policy and rejecting his assertion that the rule had broad support and opponents should leave Amazon Web Services. “We were appalled to hear the non-data-driven explanation you gave for Amazon imposing a five-day in-office mandate,” the letter begins.
Success
OCTOBER 30, 2024
A new term is bubbling up in corporate America called “conscious unbossing”—a Gen Z phrase that implies younger workers are reluctant to accept a promotion , primarily due to the expected high-stress levels of becoming a boss. The syndrome is evidently impacting young Americans’ professional careers and the companies that need them to take on more workplace responsibility as older workers move up and eventually out of company leadership.
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Tips From T. Marie
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As a small business owner, you’re probably used to wearing many hats—and sometimes a witch’s hat isn’t out of the question! Now that remote work is becoming the norm, keeping everyone connected and avoiding dreaded burnout is a unique challenge. But with a little creativity, you can keep your remote team spirit high without the specter of stress haunting them.
Success
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Imagine raising $17.8 million with just 13 presentation slides. That’s exactly what Genie AI, a UK-based legal tech startup, achieved in its recent series A funding round. In a competitive industry where startups often rely on lengthy presentations to win over investors, Genie AI’s clear, concise approach stood out—proving that sometimes less is more.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Wells Fargo recently terminated over a dozen employees for faking productivity, a practice acknowledged by 37% of employers and 32% of employees. Engaging in fauxductivity can undermine trust, cohesion, and collaboration — culminating in a toxic environment where “busywork” is valued over innovation and creativity. Leaders must prioritize authentic productivity and outcomes by promoting a work culture that motivates employees to engage meaningfully instead of merely appearing busy.
Productivityist
OCTOBER 30, 2024
In this episode, I sit down with Jason Silver , author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. Jason shares his insights on how to find more happiness in your work by using the skills you already have and how that enjoyment leads to greater productivity. We dive into the book’s structure, which is designed to help you work smarter, find enjoyment without changing jobs, and progress in your career.
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Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Volkswagen asked its workers to take a 10% pay cut on Wednesday, arguing it was the only way that Europe’s biggest carmaker could save jobs and remain competitive as profits plunged to a three-year low and union bosses threatened strikes. It was the first official confirmation of cost-cutting measures VW wants to implement to turn around its fortunes as high costs and weak demand in China dragged down sales and left its factories bloated from overcapacity.
Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
U.S. private payrolls growth surged in October, despite fears of temporary disruptions from hurricanes and strikes. Private payrolls increased by 233,000 jobs last month after rising by an upwardly revised 159,000 in September, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast private employment increasing by 114,000 positions after a previously reported gain of 143,000 in September.
Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Coworking spaces have established a new benchmark for flexibility with features such as hot desking and adaptable meeting areas that cater to various work styles, and traditional offices can emulate these models to address employee requirements. Offering a variety of work environments, including comfortable lounges, ergonomic furniture, and designated quiet zones, can improve employee satisfaction.
Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Europe’s average office occupancy rate has seen a slight uptick from 59% to 60% over the past six months, according to Savills. This figure remains below the pre-pandemic average of 70%, but signs of recovery are emerging in various markets. Madrid leads the continent with an impressive occupancy rate of 66%, attributed to a high rate of city-center living, shorter commutes, and a robust in-office culture, particularly on peak days.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.
Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
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Allwork
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Money, sex, and politics are obvious taboo topics in the American workplace. But here is one you might not have considered: Grief. If you have ever lost someone close to you — a partner, a parent, a child — and returned to the office, you know how awkward things can get. Just ask Deborah Kearns. The writer from Aurora, Colorado, lost a sister-in-law to pancreatic cancer a couple of years ago, and had helped take care of her in the months before she passed.
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