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Workplaces prep for election clashes by canceling meetings, OK’ing remote work

As the 2024 presidential campaign reaches its feverish end, employers want staff coexisting peacefully and staying productive — even if the election results suck up attention and stoke emotions.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago

Monty Williams to coach sons at Texas prep school

Former NBA Coach of the Year Monty Williams will take his skill set to the high school level as coach of TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio, where he will coach his sons, Elijah and Micah, ...

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Staff at U.S. Voting Machine Firms Prep for Doxxing, Misinformation and ‘Swatting’

In a highly polarized election season, employees of the companies that record ballot results get ready for intense harassment.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

You Could Be Overlooking Human Skills in the Workplace

Technical chops are in demand, but some employees believe that companies aren’t putting enough emphasis on human skills like communication and collaboration.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Career tips for adapting to rapid changes in the workplace

According to new data from LinkedIn, 50% of professionals surveyed are feeling overwhelmed by how quickly their job is changing, and 48% are worried about "being left behind." LinkedIn career ...

Why Chelsea vs. Man United is poised to entertain; Atlanta preps for Messi & Co.

A Chelsea side on the rise take on Manchester United, while Inter Miami look to seal their spot in MLS semis.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

How Lilly Ledbetter’s Fight for Equal Pay Impacted the American Workplace

Equal pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter died on October 12, leaving behind a legacy of activism and an eponymous act that has strengthened equal pay law.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Suspect dead in Santa Monica College workplace shooting: Police

The suspect in a shooting at a California college Monday that left an employee injured died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

NewJeans' Hanni gives emotional testimony at Korean parliament on workplace bullying

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Daffy Charitable Fund launches novel private stock donations for workplaces

Daffy.org, a modern platform for charitable giving, has launched its groundbreaking Private Stock Donation Program to benefit charities.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 17

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

Cuba’s electrical grid went down after one of the island’s major power plants failed, leaving millions without power

World - ABC News - October 18

Slack researcher discusses the fear, loathing and excitement surrounding AI in the workplace

Artificial intelligence’s recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often they should be using the technology and worried about whether a computer will ...

Tech - ABC News - October 21

The Papers: 'Gun cop cleared' and 'workplace reforms could cost £5bn'

The acquittal of the policeman who shot Chris Kaba and plans for new workers' rights lead the papers.

As Workers Head Back to the Office, Some Employers Pay for Workplace Etiquette Tutoring

Pandemic periods of remote work weakened the professional reflexes of many employees, prompting a surge in demand for companies teaching workplace behavior.

Business - Inc. - October 25

3 Things You Can Do to Stay Relevant as AI Alters the Workplace

If your job is not replaced by AI, it might be replaced by someone more skilled at using AI.

Business - Inc. - October 26

This Hedge Fund CEO Extols the Virtues of Challenging Conversations in the Workplace

Robyn Grew, the first woman and openly gay CEO of Man Group, says its diversity is an advantage.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

K-pop star gives tearful testimony on workplace harassment as part of girl band

The popular member of the chart-topping band spoke to South Korean lawmakers about her experiences

Worker allegations against MrBeast show spotlight the workplace culture problems on YouTuber sets

Allegations of poor working conditions on YouTuber MrBeast’s new Amazon Studios show have pushed some people who work with creators to call for more safety oversight on their sets.

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