Why Frances Haugen blew the whistle on Facebook | Report: Majority of office workers will be back in early 2022 | How the pandemic has changed the concept of office perks
Frances Haugen, a former product manager on Facebook's Civic Integrity team who is now seeking whistleblower protection from the Securities and Exchange Commission, talks about why she provided the documents that formed the basis of the Facebook Files series by The Wall Street Journal. Haugen used Facebook's internal Workplace network to gather evidence of the social platform's potential for harm, leaving a final message for colleagues that read, "I love Facebook. I want to save it." Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (10/3)
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Some 40% of office workers had returned to the office as of September, according to Cushman & Wakefield, which is predicting that the majority will be back by the first quarter of 2022. "Assuming no virus setbacks at this point, we see office buildings and cities reenergizing in early 2022," Chief Economist Kevin Thorpe says. Full Story: GlobeSt (free registration) (10/1)
Pay for low-wage workers rises 5.3% in Q2 Pay for low-wage employees increased by 5.3% year-over-year in the second quarter and is projected to rise to 6% during Q3, according to Goldman Sachs. Leisure and hospitality nonsupervisory employees experienced a 13% wage rise, and Goldman Sachs advised that the increases are being fueled by pandemic-related issues. Full Story: CNN (10/1)
The HR Leader
5 tips to lead strategic planning Think of strategy as a process, not an event, by regularly revisiting in the context of current conditions and capacity, writes Dave Coffaro of Strategic Advisory Consulting Group and Atticus. "As a strategic leader, the question is: How will I influence selection of the right activities, performed effectively, each day this month to move our business as far as possible in the direction of our long-term vision?" Coffaro writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (9/30)
Weekends are for resting. Relaxing. Reading books, strolling through thrift stores and enjoying a cup of coffee while perusing the new fruit selection at the farmer’s market. They are not for answering emails -- or Slack messages -- about work. And yet, I’ve sent work emails on the weekend, as is discussed in today’s Leadership & Development story. But when I do, I schedule it for a Monday arrival. I can write it on the weekend, clear it out of my head but know that the recipient won’t see it until the workweek begins. Voila! Are you guilty of the weekend email warrior syndrome? How can I serve you better with this brief? Let me know! And if you enjoy this brief, tell others so they can benefit also.
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