The Great Google Revolt
From today’s New York Times: Laurence Berland had just gotten out of the subway in New York, some 3,000 miles from his desk in San Francisco, when he learned that…
As L.A. ports automate, some workers are cheering on the robots
From today’s Los Angeles Times: Day after day, Walter Diaz, an immigrant truck driver from El Salvador, steers his 18-wheeler toward the giant ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.…
Can Someone Be Fired for Being Gay? The Supreme Court Will Decide
From today’s New York Times: The Supreme Court has delivered a remarkable series of victories to the gay rights movement over the last two decades, culminating in a ruling that…
What to Do at Work When You Feel Uninspired
From today’s New York Times: It’s an inevitable part of having a job: At some point we all feel a little uninspired. Maybe you’re not crazy about a new project,…
Walls on Wheels and Movable Pods: ‘The Evolution of the Open Workplace’
From today’s New York Times: In recent years, new office designs have encouraged employees to get moving. Cafes and lounges beckon workers when they need a break. Open staircases spur…
When the Law Says Using Marijuana Is O.K., but the Boss Disagrees
From today’s New York Times: Smoking pot cost Kimberly Cue her job. Ms. Cue, a 44-year-old chemical engineer from Silicon Valley, received an offer this year from a medical device…
For Amazon workers in Minnesota, Prime Day means protest
From today’s Washington Post: As a “rebinner” at an Amazon fulfillment center outside Minneapolis, Meg Brady says she is expected to handle 600 items per hour, constantly pivoting on her…
How to Disclose a Disability to Your Employer (and Whether You Should)
From today’s New York Times: If you, like thousands of others, live with a visible or invisible disability, here’s what you need to know if you want to tell your…
Machines May Not Take Your Job, but One Could Become Your Boss
From today’s New York Times: When Conor Sprouls, a customer service representative in the call center of the insurance giant MetLife talks to a customer over the phone, he keeps…
In #MeToo Era Companies Embrace Rolling Background Checks at Work
From today’s Bloomberg News Service: Jay Cradeur takes pride in his 4.9 driver rating on Uber Technologies Inc.’s five-star scale and the almost 19,000 rides he’s given in the capital…