Happy At Work
The High-Profile Joe Rogan And Spotify Controversy Shows Why There’s A Need For A Chief Reputation Officer
Daniel Ek, Spotify CEO, has apologized to his employees about controversial statements made by Joe Rogan on former episodes of his podcast—remarks that include repeated use of racial slurs. In a letter to his staff, Ek said that Rogan decided to remove some episodes of the podcast and that his past comments “do not represent the values of this company.” He continued his show of support to Rogan, stating that he did “not believe that silencing Joe is the answer.” Roughly 113 episodes of the Joe Rogan Experience have been deleted, according to JRE Missing.
Peloton CEO Out, As 2,800 Employees Are Laid Off, But Offered Free Peloton Memberships
Peloton was a big beneficiary of the work-from-home trend caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. During the beginning of the virus outbreak, gyms were closed and people who enjoyed a good workout didn’t have an outlet. Many turned to Peloton. It had a cool, hip, upscale feel to it, and much better than the old-school stationary bike that your dad had in his basement.
AngelList Talent Makes It Easy For International Job Seekers To Find Remote Jobs
Back in March 2020, then Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey—in a paradigm-shifting Covid-19 inspired move—informed his employees that they can continue working from home “forever.” Unbeknownst to Dorsey at the time, his policy was the beginning of a monumental shift in the way people work.
The Salary Ignorance That Keeps Many Workers Underpaid
For many people, wanting a bigger salary is a major motivating factor for looking for a new job. While it’s not the only consideration, if you can earn more money doing the same work elsewhere, it’s worth at least exploring your options. But to do that, you first need to believe in the possibility of being paid more for the same work.
Amazon More Than Doubles Its Maximum Base Salary To $350,000 As It Struggles To Hire And Retain Talent
“This past year has seen a particularly competitive labor market, and in doing a thorough analysis of various options, weighing the economics of our business and the need to remain competitive for attracting and retaining top talent, we decided to make meaningfully bigger increases to our compensation levels than we do in a typical year,” the company told employees Monday in a memo reviewed by Bloomberg.
Woman’s Tweet Goes Viral After She Resigns And Shares Her Salary
A journalist’s post has gone viral on social media after she revealed her salary and encouraged those applying for her old job to ask for more money. Victoria Walker, a senior reporter at New York City-based publication, The Points Guy, took to Twitter last week to share that she was leaving her position.
‘The Largest Financial Seizure Ever’ – DOJ Recovers Billions In Bitcoin From 2016 Bitfinex Hack, Couple Arrested
Ilya Lichtenstein and his wife, Heather Morgan, were arrested in Manhattan on Tuesday morning and face federal charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
5 Things Leaders Can Do To Help Their Stressed Out Workers
Like other Americans, workers have lost loved ones, connections to friends and family, and the comforts of their daily social rhythms. The pandemic has also imposed a unique set of stressors on workers, including the risks of losing their job, rapid adjustments to working from home, and additional workloads. And workers on the front line are faced with an increased risk of infection and increasingly aggressive customer interactions.
How Thinking About ‘Future You’ Can Build A Happier Life
Take a moment to imagine yourself in 10 years. Depending on your age, you might have a few more grey hairs and wrinkles, and you might hope for some changes to your material circumstances, too. But does the person you imagine feel, fundamentally, very close to the person you are today? Or do they feel like a stranger?
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