NEWS & VIEWS

Australian parliament still unsafe, Mark Butler says, after rape and stalking among 30 serious allegations reported to HR body…The Guardian

The health minister, Mark Butler, says Parliament House is still “an unsafe place to work” after figures revealed there were at least 30 instances of serious wrongdoing – including sexual assault and sexual harassment – reported to its new HR body in the past year. read more

Sensitive yet empathetic: The dual nature of highly sensitive persons in the workplace ……Asia Research News

Researchers from Osaka University reveal that Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) experience higher stress but also greater empathy, highlighting the dual nature of their presence in the workplace.…. read more

Gen Z Employee’s Email Ignites Debate on Leave Policies and Workplace Dynamics

An email shared on X by investor Siddharth Shah has stirred significant online debate. The email, from a Gen Z employee, simply informed Shah of their leave without asking for permission … read more

Man takes leave to ‘go to mountains to forget breakup’; Internet backs Gen Z employee, ‘All deadlines can extend’ … Mint

A GenZ employee’s week-long leave for a breakup prompted a heated discussion online, as a social media user’s post drew mixed responses regarding mental health’s role in the workplace versus traditional expectations ..read more

The Economic & Strategic Value Of PwD Inclusion At Workplace… Business World

By bringing PwD into the workforce, organisations gain access to a diverse range of lived experiences that can help them better cater to the needs of a broader consumer base, including the PwD community itself. … read more

Professionals are facing “tech overload” as they try to juggle multiple devices in the workplace….techradar

Could all-in-one devices help beat tech overload? … read more

Religion in the workplace is tricky – but employers and employees both lose when it becomes a total taboo… Pittsburgh Courier

Since we spend so much of our lives at our jobs, it’s only natural that conversations with colleagues go beyond the work in front of us. People share interests and hobbies, family struggles, health concerns, and hopes or goals, from the silly to the serious..… read more

Move Over Layoffs: Silent Firing Takes The Spotlight … Times of India

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many workspace trends came to light and are still evolving. Recently, a new corporate workspace trend is gaining momentum, ‘silent firing’ … read more

Arthur Brooks on Civility, Politics, and the Workplace … SHRM

The incivility crisis and political polarization in the U.S. are reaching alarming levels. Now, it’s time for leaders to take action. … watch more