Happy And Succeeding In The Future Of Work
A ‘Zero Tolerance’ Covid-19 Policy In China Leads To A Dystopian Nightmare For 26 Million Residents
A “zero tolerance” Covid-19 policy in China has caused chaos, fear, panic and dread. Shanghai, one of the largest cities in the world, with around 26 million residents, is under strict lockdown, due to draconian government orders. It’s somewhat surprising, as Shanghai is a relatively wealthy area, financial hub and home to large global corporations, including Tesla and Apple.
Etsy Solopreneur Creators Are Closing Their Shops And Striking Against Higher Fees
Etsy is an online platform that enables artists and creative entrepreneurs to sell their handmade vintage items, jewelry, bags, clothing, home decor, furniture, toys and art to customers. During the pandemic, the eCommerce retailer saw a huge spike in consumer interest—sending the company’s stock price to record highs of nearly $300 per share. As the virus outbreak waned and restrictions lifted, the stock plummeted to around $117 per share.
Stack Overflow Study Shows What Makes Tech Workers Happy
The tech sector is on fire. The pandemic compressed a decade of digital innovations and advancements into just a couple of years. There has been a flood of new startups, initial public offerings and venture capital investments fueling the flames of rapid growth.
At Least 10 Shot, 6 Others Injured In NYC Subway; Manhunt Underway For Suspect
At least 10 people were shot and six others injured after a man wearing a gas mask opened fire on a moving New York City subway train during rush hour Tuesday morning, authorities and sources said. The attack triggered a massive law enforcement response to Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood and a manhunt for the suspect, officials said. A Manhattan-bound N train was pulling into the 36th Street Station when shots rang out inside a subway car at about 8:24 a.m., NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell told reporters.
Amazon Warehouse Workers Suffer Serious Injuries At Twice The Rate Of Rivals, Study Finds
Amazon warehouse workers in the U.S. suffered serious injuries at twice the rate of rival companies in 2021, according to a new study. There were 6.8 serious injuries for every 100 Amazon warehouse workers. That’s more than twice the rate of all other employers in the warehouse industry, which had 3.3 serious injuries per 100 workers, the Strategic Organizing Center said in a report released Tuesday.
NYC Business Groups Say Salary Transparency Would Make It Harder To Hire Diverse Candidates
New York City businesses are pushing back on a law that would require them to publish salary ranges on job ads, intended to close the racial and gender wage gaps, with some citing concerns that it will hinder their diversity efforts in hiring. The legislation was approved by New York City Council in December 2021, became a law when Mayor Eric Adams declined to veto it by January 2022 and is set to go into effect May 15.
‘The War For Talent’ Continues: 40% Of Recent Job Switchers Are Again Looking For A New Position, Survey Finds
Two of every five workers who switched jobs over the past year are looking for work again, according to a new survey published by Grant Thornton, a consulting firm. These workers will likely account for a good deal of churn in the labor market as the so-called Great Resignation continues, and this suggests employers may need to reconsider pay, benefits and other workplace issues.
70% Of Interns View Remote Work Negatively, Study Finds
Most employees like working from home. Interns largely don’t share that sentiment. To that point, 70% of interns view remote work negatively, according to Glassdoor, a career site. Meanwhile, that’s true for 40% of part-time and full-time employees, a much smaller share. The discrepancy suggests that employers — which are trying to determine the best ratio of in-person to at-home work — may have a tough time making everyone happy in the current pandemic work environment.
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