Tackling workplace bullying
Workplace bullying has always been a problem but recognition of this problem and how we must stand up to it and try to eradicate it from the workplace culture has only come to the fore in recent years. A conceptual review in the International Journal.....»»
Five ways to create a compassionate workplace culture and help workers recover from burnout
We live in tumultuous times which can create an added layer of uncertainty for employees who need to build relationships with students, patients or clients. Providing calm, confident and warm emotional labor can be difficult for people experiencing b.....»»
St. Louis Mercedes dealership ordered to pay $1.8M in workplace discrimination suit
Two women were awarded $1.8 million Friday after claiming they faced discrimination while working at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis in Missouri......»»
St. Louis Mercedes-Benz dealership ordered to pay $1.8 million in workplace discrimination suit
Two women were awarded $1.8 million Friday after claiming they faced discrimination while working at Mercedes-Benz of St. Louis in Missouri......»»
Why we build networks that hurt our performance, and what we can do about it
The network of informal ties we build in the workplace is key to our success and performance. Yet, as researchers at ESMT Berlin found, we often build networks that hamper our performance......»»
Report: Water is critical for success on climate action
New research shows that water is much more important in mitigating climate change than previously believed. Better management of water is critical to tackling today's food and energy crises, both of which are exacerbated by climate change......»»
Being light-skinned can lead to "reverse colorism" in many parts of the world
Racism is often debated, discussed and analyzed in politics, the classroom and the workplace......»»
"He was in fear of his life": Bullying can be a major factor in deciding to homeschool
An increasing number of Australian families are educating their children at home, either through homeschooling or distance education......»»
Survey finds US researchers most concerned about fighting misinformation and tackling increased online abuse
Elsevier released the results of a global survey, conducted jointly with Economist Impact, showing that U.S. researchers surveyed believe the public's understanding of the scientific research process actually deteriorated during the pandemic despite.....»»
Report: 84% of marketing leaders use predictive analytics, but struggle with data-driven decisions
Pecan AI’s report on predictive analytics helps marketing teams tackling challenges with AI, wherever they are on the adoption curve. Pecan AI’s report on predictive analytics helps marketing teams tackling challenges with AI, wherever they a.....»»
Bitdefender partners with Sharp to improve threat prevention in multifunction business printers
Bitdefender and Sharp Electronics announced a new partnership, enabling the integration of Bitdefender antimalware technology into Sharp’s new range of Future Workplace A3 multifunction printers (MFPs). The partnership strengthens cybersecurity thr.....»»
Nearly all of us are guilty of reusing passwords in the workplace
Nobody seems to care about unique, strong passwords, and that's a major security issue......»»
New research shows link between workplace bullying and conspiracy beliefs
New research has shown that people who experience bullying in the workplace are more likely to engage in conspiracy theorizing......»»
Vietnam"s "wave of repression" threatens climate goals: rights groups
A "new wave of repression" in Vietnam is jeopardising progress in tackling climate change, human rights groups told UN chief Antonio Guterres Friday as he began a visit to Hanoi......»»
Claims AI can boost workplace diversity are "spurious and dangerous"
Recent years have seen the emergence of AI tools marketed as an answer to lack of diversity in the workforce, from use of chatbots and CV scrapers to line up prospective candidates, through to analysis software for video interviews......»»
Unearth offboarding risks before your employees say goodbye
Saying goodbye is never easy. That’s especially true when it comes to employee offboarding – but not due to sentimentality. In our increasingly digital workplace, offboarding interns, contractors or full-time employees too often ends up with.....»»
Veterans in the workplace face unwelcome hero worship
Some military veterans returning to the workforce face the stigma of negative stereotypes even as their service is aggrandized, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati......»»
Kyndryl and Citrix join forces to help businesses improve workplace collaboration
Kyndryl has announced a global alliance with Citrix to help businesses improve workplace collaboration and employee productivity to address the rapidly changing requirements of today’s hybrid workforce on a global scale. By leveraging the longstand.....»»
Horrible bosses cause "race to the bottom," study finds
A new study has found that hostile behaviors from "abusive" bosses can lead to co-workers adopting similar behavior, leading to a toxic atmosphere of insecurity and exhaustion in the workplace......»»
"Decarbonization is too expensive": How to sell climate change action to bean counters
The three most prevalent myths about tackling climate change allege that transitioning to renewable energy jacks up household bills, requires massive amounts of government subsidy and creates mass unemployment. These concerns are all (thankfully) fal.....»»
Teachers" turnover intentions, burnout and poor work climate are interlinked
The risk of burnout and poor experienced teacher-working environment fit is increased among teachers with persistent turnover intentions. However, positive experiences in the workplace seem to protect against cynicism and exhaustion, according to a n.....»»