Flexible work schedules may create workplace tensions | Tech, marketing workers eye 'revenge quitting' | Trump executive order makes new Labor Dept. rules unlikely
As companies adjust return-to-office policies this year, offering flexible schedules to new hires may lead to workplace jealousy, according to Korn Ferry. The report suggests that clear explanations and "Hybrid 360" flexibility can help manage these tensions, as half of employees prefer hybrid work options and may leave if flexibility decreases. Full Story: HR Dive (2/3)
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Findings from a Software Finder's study shows that employees in technology, marketing and advertising fields are planning to or are most likely to "revenge quit" this year because they are dissatisfied with their current job conditions. Issues like low pay and poor management are prompting workers, including those in hybrid roles, to consider leaving their positions in search of better opportunities. Full Story: IT Pro (2/5)
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How to maximize job benefits after age 50 Financial and legal advisory services offered by employers can be invaluable for older workers. These services include estate planning and consultations with legal professionals, which help in making long-term financial decisions and preparing necessary legal documents. Such resources are particularly beneficial for those managing caregiving responsibilities. Full Story: AARP (1/31)
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Princeton donates laptops to NJ prison education program Princeton University has donated 53 laptops and other tech equipment to the New Jersey Department of Corrections for use at East Jersey State Prison and Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women as part of the New Jersey Scholarship and Transformative Education in Prisons consortium. This initiative equips around 300 undergraduate inmates with essential technological resources, preparing them for academic success and future careers. Full Story: Patch (2/3)
Lift Our Voices has introduced an index to track the use of nondisclosure agreements and forced arbitration clauses at companies, highlighting their disproportionate effect on marginalized groups. "NDAs can create a climate of fear and silence, where employees hesitate to report grievances or unethical behaviors," says Tamanna Ramesh, a Coca-Cola Co. executive and founder of Spark Careers. "This undermines trust, damages employee-employer relationships and fosters a culture where accountability is deprioritized." Full Story: WorkLife (2/3)
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Starting over after incarceration is an uphill battle, but having useful job skills and an education can go a long way toward building a successful future. Roughly 300 inmates at East Jersey State Prison and the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women will be able to develop technology skills, thanks to a donation of laptops and technology equipment from Princeton University. The inmates are working toward their college degrees as part of the Prison Teaching Initiative. How cool is this?! Yes, I support education access for people who are incarcerated. It’s not a question of whether they deserve it or not. It’s about what’s best for our communities. And there’s no question that our communities are better off when our citizens are capable and equipped to contribute. Do you enjoy this brief? Share it with others. Want different stories? Something about it bug you? Tell me. In the words of Frasier Crane, “I’m listening.”
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