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Forgive Me, For I Have Sinned ... Against The English Language
Corporate jargon endures, even thrives. I'll loop you in. Deep dive. Best practice. Moving forward. The use of such phrases can often be tied to where people stand in a social hierarchy.
Power Of The Petition: Nonprofit Helps Front-Line Workers Fight For Their Rights
Eight out of every nine American workers don't have a union to represent them in workplace disputes. A nonprofit website is helping push for better wages and working conditions amid the pandemic.
Sheryl Sandberg: Companies Need To 'Lean In' As Pandemic Threatens Women's Progress
A new report finds 25% of women are considering downsizing or quitting their careers as a result of pandemic-related pressures. Facebook's chief operating officer says that "should terrify all of us."
Workers With Disabilities Can Earn Just $3.34 An Hour. Agency Says Law Needs Change
A 1938 law created "exploitative and discriminatory" job programs and should be phased out, marking a new milestone in the debate over "sheltered workshops," the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights says.
Jobs In The Pandemic: More Are Freelance And May Stay That Way Forever
Before the coronavirus hit, many workers chose freelance or contract jobs because they preferred the flexibility and variety it offered. But now millions are turning to freelancing out of necessity.
Redesigning The Office For The Next 100-Year Flu (Yes, It's Coming)
Architects are already looking beyond COVID-19 to imagine the office of 2025 and beyond — an office that will keep us safe on the job, whatever pandemic virus strikes next.
'Do I Really Need This Much Office Space?' Pandemic Emptied Buildings, But How Long?
As commercial real estate continues to lie vacant around the U.S., it may contribute to a vicious economic cycle that reshapes New York and other cities.
Coronavirus FAQs: Is There A Polite Way To Remind Someone To Follow Pandemic Rules?
Also: if you're headed back to a physical workplace, how do you keep safe? And do you need to have a mask on all the time at work?
Get A Comfortable Chair: Permanent Work From Home Is Coming
After three months with much of the country working from home, many employers and their workers say the benefits of remote work — cost savings and a more relaxed atmosphere — outweigh the drawbacks.