The pandemic made us reevaluate and scrutinize our work and lives. Traditionally, the end of the year and looking toward the beginning of a New Year has us engage in introspection. We start thinking about if we’re happy, hold a job that offers purpose, meaning and fulfillment and the chance to move forward in our lives and careers. We take stock of whether or not our boss treats us fairly and pays a competitive compensation. With this double shot of reflection, it’s natural that Americans and people around the world will think deeply about what they want to achieve in the New Year.
Planning A Big New Year’s Eve Party? ‘Stay Away From That This Year,’ Fauci Warns. Latest COVID-19 Updates
A little champagne and a kiss are fine, but Americans should stay away from big parties this New Year’s Eve, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday. Fauci said in an interview on CNN that people should avoid the gatherings where they don’t know the vaccination status of all the guests. The omicron variant is fueling another infection surge, and crowded indoor parties could fuel greater spread.
5 Trends From The World Of Work This Week
This week, workers reconsidering their relationship with work, the chronically ill and disabled workers going back to “masking,” and the post-pandemic skills shortage. Read this week’s trends from the world of work. Millions of people are reconsidering their relationship with work. From The Great Resignation to “Lying Flat,” workers around the globe are rethinking their pursuit of wealth. It’s not just about money anymore – it’s also about well-being.
‘Great Resignation’ Hits Schools Across All Positions
The holiday break is here for K-12 students, and for many schools the pause in instruction means it’s time for serious questions about how they will go forward in 2022. A return to normal (or closer-to-normal) schooling this fall has led to parent-teacher tensions, combative school board meetings and big staff shortages across the country.
Wall Street Hits Pause On Returning To The Office
Wall Street banks have mostly taken a tough line on return-to-office plans, with many top bosses working from their desks for months and urging reluctant employees to do the same. They have changed their tunes, for now.
The Pandemic Pushed Nearly 100 Million People In Poverty. They’re Struggling To Escape
Dipali Roy couldn’t afford to eat. She and her husband, Pradip Roy, were garment workers in Bangladesh when the Covid-19 pandemic hit last spring, leading to mass layoffs at their factory. Like millions of people around the world, both lost their jobs in the capital city of Dhaka, where they had worked for years making pants, shirts and jackets. And like countless other migrants, they were forced to move home to the countryside to cut down on expenses.
How Companies—And Employees—Can Avoid A Burnout Crisis
In a more typical time, burnout is an exception. In the era of COVID, it almost feels like the norm. According to Jennifer Moss, organizations should take a hard look in the mirror for fostering cultures of overwork that make things worse. The author, speaker and workplace wellness expert has penned “The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It” to help slam the brakes on this crisis before we all hit the wall.
Bill Gates Says The Metaverse Will Host Most Of Your Office Meetings Within ‘Two Or Three Years’—Here’s What It Will Look Like
As Bill Gates reflected on what he calls his “most unusual and difficult year,” the billionaire also looked ahead to 2022 and beyond with no shortage of optimism — including when it comes to our “more digitized future.”
The Happy At Work Podcast S1E3 - A Conversation with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing
In this episode, we talk with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing about the importance of building strong teams.