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.....»»
Fall On Walk From Bed To Desk Is Workplace Accident, German Court Rules
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: A German court has ruled that a man who slipped while walking a few meters from his bed to his home office can claim on workplace accident insurance as he was technically commuting. The man was w.....»»
New research makes waves tackling the future of tsunami monitoring and modeling
The coastal zone is home to over a billion people. Rising sea levels are already impacting coastal residents and aggravating existing coastal hazards, such as flooding during high tides and storm surges......»»
Workplace automation: To what extent?
Automation is a rising trend across several sectors of the economy, close to the heels of digitisation. The pandemic has further accelerated its adoption, as industries implement social distancing and a safer work environment. While historically, aut.....»»
How you speak up at work can affect whether you"re picked for a team
Business leaders and management experts often encourage people to speak up in the workplace. Suggesting a creative idea or a more efficient way to work can help companies overcome challenges and meet goals. But new research shows another, more subtle.....»»
A Graphical Guide to Ischemic Heart Disease
Globally, nine million people die each year from ischemic heart disease. Despite falling rates of heart disease, tackling it is still a stubborn challenge -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Workplace homophobia rises during recessions
Gay men experience increased discrimination in the labor market during times of economic recession, with significant discrepancies in pay and offers of job interviews compared to heterosexual men, according to a study by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU.....»»
8 Strategies for Effective Knowledge Management in the Workplace
Knowledge management goes well beyond technology in the digital workplace. Here are some ways to embed the practice into your workplace. Continue reading........»»
Slack Rebuilds Workflow Builder for Low Code, Meta & Teams Make Nice & More News
Slack rebuilt its automation tool and expanded Connect, Google added Meet features for SMBs, and Teams and Workplace from Meta get tighter. Continue reading........»»
Activision Blizzard creates "Workplace Responsibility Committee" in response to harassment claims
Activision Blizzard announced it appointed two independent directors—Dawn Ostroff and Reveta Bowers—to the new committee. The company is also looking for a third "diverse director" to add to the board. The press release adds that CEO Bobby Kotick.....»»
Breakthrough in fight on tick-borne CCHF virus is latest use of new strategy against diseases
Using the same approach they recently used to create effective vaccine candidates against COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), scientists are tackling another virus: the tick-borne Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF)......»»
Employer surveillance during COVID has damaged trust
Increasing use of staff surveillance by employers during the COVID-19 pandemic endangers trust in the workplace, according to a major new report by the University of St Andrews......»»
NASSCOM Insights Newsletter-Oct 2021
The latest in technology thought leadership and insights from NASSCOM Latest Research NASSCOM Return to Workplace Survey – Evolving Towards Hybrid Operating Model NASSCOM conducted a series of surveys to assess the return to workplac.....»»
Staff wellbeing programmes help social relationships and reduce bullying
Programmes aimed at supporting employees' health and wellbeing can also benefit their social relationships and reduce bullying, according to a new study published today......»»
Industry watch: Will the elites today still be elites 10 years from now?
The industry is in desperate need of talents to usher in booming businesses. Each enterprise's HR has been exerting relentless effort, hoping to win the hearts of the young elites. For young people who are new to the workplace need to consider whethe.....»»
Apple @ Work: Understanding iCloud Private Relay for Apple devices in the workplace – including how to block it
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the leader in modern mobile device management (MDM) and security for Apple enterprise and education customers. Over 22,000 organizations leverage Mosyle solutions to automate the management and security of.....»»
Global powers urged to go further after UN climate deal
UN climate change summit host Boris Johnson, on Sunday hailed a last-ditch agreement to tackle global warming but said he was disappointed it did not go further on tackling use of high-polluting coal......»»
Microsoft Takes on the Metaverse, Updates Teams and Viva & More Digital Workplace News
This week's news is all about Microsoft Ignite and the big digital workplace announcements that came out of the software giant's virtual conference. Continue reading........»»
How Microsoft Mesh May Transform Remote Work
The AR, VR and mixed reality market is booming and Mesh could shake up how collaboration and communication happens in the digital workplace. Continue reading........»»
2 Companies Share Their Hybrid Work Models for 2021
While companies are embracing hybrid workplace, there isn't a one size fits all. Here are some of the strategies organizations are using to make it a reality. Continue reading........»»
COVID Vax Mandate: Should You "Stay" or Should You Go?
Workplace compliance experts say employers should prepare to comply with the federal vaccine mandate regardless of the stay ordered by an appellate court. Continue reading........»»