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.....»»
Words matter: How to reduce gender bias with word choice
In the workplace, even subtle differences in language choice can influence the perception of gender for better or worse. These choices fall into two main categories: minimizing the role of gender by using gender-neutral terms or emphasizing an indivi.....»»
YouTube accused of not tackling Musk Bitcoin scam streams
YouTube is being criticised for failing to tackle a network of scammers streaming fake Elon Musk videos......»»
Climate action must not be delayed by global crises, UN talks told
Negotiators from almost 200 countries met in Germany Monday for climate talks tasked with reigniting momentum on tackling global warming, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine overshadows the threat from rising emissions......»»
Workplace Robot Orders Jumped By 40% In First Quarter
According to the Wall Street Journal, workplace robot orders increased 40% in the first quarter of 2022, and were up 21% overall in 2021. The robot industry is now valued at $1.6 billion. Business Insider reports: Robots are providing at least a temp.....»»
Five tips for discussing diversity at work with those who seem dismissive or resistant
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are supposed to make a workplace more equal and welcoming. But not everyone agrees on quite what that looks like or whether it's important. Indeed, some people can be dismissive or even opposed to the idea......»»
GM"s next workplace safety chief to rejoin automaker after 18 months at Amazon
Marcos Purty will rejoin GM June 1, replacing Jim Glynn. For the past 18 months, Purty has been vice president of North America Fulillment for Amazon Robotics Sortable Operations. He spent the first 25 years of his career with GM......»»
Women resent compliments about communality at work
Women feel more frustrated than men by the gendered expectations placed on them at work, even when those expectations appear to signal women's virtues and are seen as important for workplace advancement, according to new Cornell research......»»
The sci-fi technology tackling malarial mosquitos
Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations......»»
Making sure workers have a "good" day gives companies a competitive advantage
A trio of researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University has identified five types of daily workplace experiences that influence employees' creative performance......»»
Apple launches new training & certification program for iPhone, iPad, Mac
Apple has introduced updated training courses for IT professionals looking to be certified in deploying, managing, and supporting the Mac, iPhone, and all Apple devices in the workplace.Apple has previously promoted its schemes for training educators.....»»
How to brainstorm brilliant ideas in teams without sliding into "groupthink"
Creativity is among the most in-demand skills in the workplace......»»
New discovery may hold key to fighting deadly infections
Centenary Institute research has revealed new insight into tackling mycobacterial infections which are responsible for chronic diseases that include tuberculosis (TB), leprosy and serious skin ulcerations......»»
Urgent need to tackle mental ill-health in the workplace, according to policy brief
The latest policy brief from work and employment think-tank, ReWAGE, argues that there is an urgent need to reduce rising levels of mental ill-health in the workplace and to help organizations retain and integrate employees with mental conditions......»»
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.....»»
More gender segregation in jobs means more harassment, lower pay
A new paper in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that people who are the gender minority in their workplace are more likely to experience sexual harassment. This harassment discourages people from tak.....»»
Ivanti partners with Lookout to help organizations prevent threats in the new hybrid work landscape
Ivanti and Lookout announced they have joined forces to help organizations accelerate cloud adoption and mature their zero trust security posture in the “Everywhere Workplace.” Ivanti and Lookout have integrated their technologies – Ivanti Neur.....»»
How does history suggest that work will change following the COVID-19 pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic made clear the enormity of inequalities in the workplace and the value of essential workers, whose jobs put them at greater risk of being infected. Many workers left their jobs as part of the Great Resignation. Others are unwill.....»»
Apple director of machine learning departs over return to in-person work policy
Apple has faced quite a bit of pushback from employees over its recent return to in-person work. A number of reports have indicated some employees have even departed the company over the policies, opting for a workplace that is more accepting of rem.....»»
Remote work doesn"t negatively affect productivity, study suggests
A research team from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health found that employee and company resiliency may be enhanced through the opportunity for employees to work remotely during natural disasters and other events that cause workplace dis.....»»
John Krasinski shares how "The Office" inspired his directing career
The Office may have ended, but John Krasinski's career is still going strong.Since the series finale of the beloved workplace comedy aired in 2013, Krasinski has starred in a number of popular TV shows and films while sharpening his off-camera skills.....»»