Trump Takes ‘Wrecking Ball’ To Workers’ Rights
From today’s The Guardian: Workers’ rights across every continent in the world are in a “freefall”, according to the 2025 Global Rights Index released by the International Trade Union Confederation,…
Why Return-To-Office Push Is Stronger Than Ever
From today’s CNBC News: he Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new way of working remotely, but even companies that initially championed the model are changing their tune. In recent months,…
CEOs and President Trump Want Workers Back in the Office
From today’s New York Times: Five years since the pandemic began, workers have grown accustomed to a script. Their bosses make return-to-office plans, which then get shelved. And then shelved…
Unexpected Lessons From 4 Years of Remote Work
From today’s Inc.: It’s been more than four years since the Covid-19 pandemic changed how and where knowledge workers interact with their workplaces. Today, we see a dynamic mix of…
Why Do Executives and Research Disagree About Hybrid Work?
From today’s New York Times: Amazon’s C.E.O., Andy Jassy, made waves last month when he demanded that all employees return to the office five days a week. The proclamation seemed…
Missouri Bill Overturns Child Labor Law By Removing Work Permit Requirements
From today’s Missouri Independent: A push to eliminate Missouri’s requirement for children under 16 to obtain official work permits before they can begin a job could be debated by the…
AI Makes 32-Hour Workweek Possible
From today’s Forbes: The global movement toward a 32-hour workweek is gaining traction in the United States with an endorsement by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont). Last Wednesday, Sanders introduced the…
Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead
From today’s NPR News: Police in Charleston, S.C., are investigating the death of John Barnett, a former Boeing quality control manager who became a whistleblower when he went public with…
These Companies Tried A 4-Day Workweek. More Than One Year In, They Still Love It
From today’s NPR News: The four-day workweek is proving to be the gift that keeps on giving. Companies that have tried it are reporting happier workers, lower turnover and greater…
Is the Great Resignation Calling It Quits? U.S. Workers Leaving Jobs At Pre-Pandemic Pace
From today’s Yahoo News: U.S. workers may have fled en masse in search of better prospects, flexible work arrangements and higher wages during the COVID-19 pandemic — but the “Great…