How do I return to my old job?
I’m considering moving from a management role to a role as an individual contributor. I’m burned out. About six months ago my boss assigned me some groups I didn’t want to deal with. They aren’t my strengths, and I didn’t want to be responsible for their problems. I was no longer satisfied. The boss recently […]
This Tech Company Fired Employees Because They Said they Were Stressed. This company fired them.
Beauty has become a huge business. YesMadam, an Indian tech firm, connects clients with beauty service providers in their homes. This includes everything from bridal packages to spa services. Sounds like a wonderful way to relax, look your best and feel good. Some employees of YesMadam did not seem to be relaxed. They were overworked […]
What’s the difference between interim and permanent?
Hiring is one of the most important decisions you make as an executive. The hiring of a new employee, whether it’s temporary or permanent can have a significant impact on your company’s culture and productivity. A common dilemma leaders face is whether to hire a permanent employee for a vacant position or an interim. Do […]
How to build a global workforce that is sustainable
When I realized that the future of my work was not bound by borders, I felt free. In the past, seeking global opportunities often meant leaving behind one’s home, culture, and community in order to achieve personal success. In recent years, however, the trend has changed dramatically. We’re seeing a new definition of work today, […]
UK gender pay gap widens for the first time since 2021
The latest research from The Global Payroll Association (GPA) reveals that the UK’s gender pay gap widened in 2024, reversing a two-year trend of narrowing disparities. The average hourly salary for men in the UK rose to £23.11 in 2024, marking an annual increase of £1.56. Women’s hourly earnings increased to £19.92, a rise of […]
Employers are urged to act by the Carer’s Leave Act
Since the introduction of the Carer’s Leave Act in 2013, more organizations have implemented workplace policies that support their staff. Some are doing this for the first. The law will allow employees to take up to a week unpaid leave per year for the care of a dependent. According to a study by Employers for […]
The number of job postings has returned to pre-pandemic levels
According to new statistics, the number of job openings in December 2024 is back at pre-pandemic levels. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s (REC) Labour Market Tracker revealed that there were 1,415 574 active postings at the end of the year. This is a 5.5% decrease from November 2024. The number of listings has fallen to […]
BP will cut 4,700 jobs worldwide in a cost-cutting effort
BP will cut 4,700 jobs – around 5% of the global workforce – in an effort to reduce costs and boost investor trust. In an effort to cut its expenditure by PS1.6bn, the London-based energy company is also cutting 3,000 contractor jobs this year. In a memo sent to employees, CEO Murray Auchincloss announced the […]
Why every manager needs to watch the dystopian workplace drama ‘Severance.
Severance is AppleTV’s series about the workplace. The second season of this highly anticipated show will begin on Friday. It’s not a typical workplace show. The show features Lumon employees who have their work memories separate from their personal memories. They don’t even know what they do on weekends and evenings. Their home and work […]
Study: 88% of high-performing women are criticised for their personalities in performance reviews
“As woman, you need to be less aggressive.” That’s an actual sentence from a review that I wrote about in 2022. We’re still having the same issues two years after we first reported on them. It’s not just anecdotes from other reviews that I use to support this. A study by Textio found that 88 […]