Why it pays to notice emotions in the workplace
Alisa Yu first became intrigued with emotional acknowledgment while interviewing nurses working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. The nurses told her that verbally acknowledging their young patien.....»»
Co-working giant WeWork files for bankruptcy in the US
The co-working giant, once seen as the future of the workplace, has been plagued by financial problems......»»
"Stop The Madness" dev calls for boycott of Apple"s Feedback Assistant
After continuous frustration with what seems like a system that was built to fail, Apple developer Jeff Johnson wants developers to band together and get Apple to notice Feedback's failures.Feedback AssistantAnyone who pays attention to the developer.....»»
Mental health in the workplace is an ongoing challenge
In Quebec workplaces, psychological distress and psychotropic drug use have fallen back to prepandemic levels, but symptoms of depression, anxiety and burnout have become more widespread......»»
Apple privately described Android as a "massive tracking device"
Slides from an internal Apple presentation have been shown in Google's antitrust trial, contrasting the two firms' very different approaches to privacy for customers.Google pays Apple to remain the default search engine on iPhonesAs the Department of.....»»
How organizations can address toxic workplace cultures to tackle sexual harassment
Sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Canadian workplaces, and organizations are not doing enough to address it. A 2022 report by the Canadian Labour Congress indicates nearly one in two workers have experienced sexual harassment in the prev.....»»
Workplace tensions: How and when bystanders can make a difference
In today's climate of global political tensions and polarization, workplaces are filled with conflicting viewpoints. When employees hold political identities and perspectives that do not align with their co-workers, they perceive greater incivility f.....»»
Google did what it could to stifle Apple"s search efforts, show court documents
Court filings show that Google feared losing revenue to an Apple-made rival and did what it could to stop it by establishing limits on what it could do as a part of the company's deal to stay on iOS.Google pays to be the defaultApple has played a key.....»»
Accidental managers: Why people who are great at their job can fail when they get promoted
There's a saying that people don't quit their job, they quit their boss. And poor management certainly has a lot to answer for in the UK workplace. A staggering 82% of new managers in the UK are what the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) calls "ac.....»»
These are the best ultrawide monitors you buy in 2023
Here's a look at some of the best ultrawide monitors you can buy right now for gaming, the workplace, video editing, and more......»»
A layered lake reveals how oxygen built up in our atmosphere billions of years ago
Little Deming Lake doesn't get much notice from visitors to Itasca State Park in Minnesota. There's better boating on nearby Lake Itasca, the headwaters of the Mississippi River. My colleagues and I need to maneuver hundreds of pounds of equipment do.....»»
Analysis reveals that harsh workplace climate is pushing women out of academia
Women faculty are more likely to leave academia than men faculty throughout all career stages in U.S. universities, University of Colorado Boulder researchers revealed in the most comprehensive analysis of retention in academia to date......»»
Q&A: The rise of younger, less experienced bosses in the workplace
If you're older than your boss, you're not alone......»»
FCC moves ahead with Title II net neutrality rules in 3-2 party-line vote
FCC issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking over Republican objections. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr arrive to testify during a House committee hearing on March 31, 2022 in Washingto.....»»
A change in rigidity switches the function of protein condensates involved in sensing touch
Touch plays a fundamental role in our physical, emotional, and social well-being. From a primary way of conveying emotions to sensory integration, it is crucial for the complex growth of cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral abilities especial.....»»
Emotional expression is about fostering connections, not asserting individuality
When someone expresses their emotions, they show their passion and authentic individuality. As self-evident as it might seem, this may reflect a cultural bias, says a University of Michigan researcher......»»
What do a Black scientist, nonprofit executive and filmmaker have in common? They all face racism in workplace culture
American workplaces talk a lot about diversity these days. In fact, you'd have a hard time finding a company that says it doesn't value the principle. But despite this—and despite the multibillion-dollar diversity industry—Black workers continue.....»»
UK tax underpaid by Apple and other US tech giants, says TaxWatch
A British charity that investigates tax avoidance has named Apple as one of seven tech giants it says pays too little UK tax. It says that collectively Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Adobe, Cisco, and Google owner Alphabet paid around four times.....»»
Stellantis faces Oct. 29 strike deadline with Unifor in Canada
The union said it is “looking forward” to locking in a deal that matches the pattern set by collective agreements with the other two members of the Detroit 3 while making “additional gains” on workplace issues specific to Stellantis. .....»»
Saturday Citations: Gravitational waves, time travel and the simulated universe hypothesis
This week, researchers proved empirically that life isn't fair. Also, you'll notice that, in a superhuman display of restraint, I managed to write a paragraph about the simulated universe hypothesis without once referencing "The Matrix." (Except for.....»»
Tracking emotions on social media to predict which posts go viral
It doesn't take a scientist to know that a Facebook post bursting with party popper emojis or angry face symbols gets more reactions and shares than a flat, factual account of a child's graduation or an airline's villainous customer service......»»