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Outdated offices are sabotaging ‘return to office’ policies

Workplace Insight

Instead of encouraging engagement, outdated environments are fuelling frustration and resistance, undermining the very goals RTO policies aim to achieve. In fact, commuter numbers to major towns dropped by 7 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, highlighting a disconnect between employer expectations and employee behaviour.

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Should Flexible Working Be A Right, And Not Just A Privilege?

Allwork

This could potentially exacerbate inequalities, as those in higher-skilled or in-demand roles may be more likely to negotiate for flexibility, while others in more precarious employment situations may not have that bargaining power. In fact, the U.K.

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This time, it’s Trump’s war

Vox Open Sourced

Carlos Barria/Pool/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump claimed during his 2024 campaign for president that America had fought “no wars” during his first presidency, and that he was the first president in 72 years who could say that. It’s hard to overstate just how fast the Trump administration’s policy has shifted.

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What Caitlin Clark’s Starting Salary Says About the State of the Gender Wage Gap

Success

The University of Iowa superstar was the Indiana Fever’s number one pick in the 2024 WNBA draft. However, companies often take this too far and impose policies that employees are not allowed to discuss pay. These policies are unlawful. Employees also have a privacy right when it comes to their pay.

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Why Muting Your Work Notifications Could Be The Healthiest Thing You Do This Year

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However, changing workplace culture to accommodate this requires clear communication and policy changes. Introduced by California Assembly Member Matt Haney, the bill would mandate employers to establish clear policies on work hours , explicitly prohibiting non-emergency work communication outside these hours. In the U.K.,

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No Flexible Work Options? European Job Seekers Say “No, Thanks”

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Flexibility has become non-negotiable for a large portion of the European workforce. This priority is followed closely by a desire for good work-life balance and adequate financial compensation. The data confirms job seekers in 2024 are demanding flexible options , despite large employers like Walmart moving away from fully-remote work.

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New York Times Employees Stage 24-Hour Walkout Following Failed Contract

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Disagreements between the paper and employees included pay, remote work policies and the firm’s evaluation system, which some say exacerbates racial inequality. . “We raise, followed by 3% raises in 2023 and 2024 as part of the negotiated contract. . Deputy Managing Editor Cliff Levy stated that the Times has suggested a 5.5%