/tags/workplace Workplace en-US WLRN Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:30:00 GMT /news/2023-01-11/disney-employees-must-return-to-work-in-office-for-at-least-4-days-a-week-ceo-says Disney CEO Bob Iger sent a company-wide email to employees Monday, mandating them to come back to the office to promote creativity and collaboration. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:30:00 GMT /news/2023-01-11/disney-employees-must-return-to-work-in-office-for-at-least-4-days-a-week-ceo-says Ayana Archie /news/2022-08-19/what-is-quiet-quitting-and-how-it-may-be-a-misnomer-for-setting-boundaries-at-work Quiet quitting is taking over TikTok as a new workplace trend popular with Gen Z. However, it may be a misnomer for setting healthy boundaries. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:15:45 GMT /news/2022-08-19/what-is-quiet-quitting-and-how-it-may-be-a-misnomer-for-setting-boundaries-at-work Amina Kilpatrick /news/2022-08-09/in-hearing-a-judge-raises-questions-over-part-of-desantis-new-workplace-training-restrictions Attorneys for the plaintiffs argued that the law, which DeSantis calls the "Stop WOKE Act," violates the First Amendment and are seeking a preliminary injunction to block its enforcement. Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:45:48 GMT /news/2022-08-09/in-hearing-a-judge-raises-questions-over-part-of-desantis-new-workplace-training-restrictions Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-07-07/the-pandemic-has-changed-workplace-fashion-what-does-that-mean-for-you Many people traded in slacks for sweatpants during the worst of the pandemic and are now figuring out what to wear back to the office. Here's what that looks like, from Wall Street to Capitol Hill. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:00:21 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-07-07/the-pandemic-has-changed-workplace-fashion-what-does-that-mean-for-you Rachel Martin, Milton Guevara /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-07-06/more-companies-are-trying-out-the-4-day-workweek-but-it-might-not-be-for-everyone For some workers, the four-day workweek has been a dream and helped restore their work/life balance. Others say it doesn't create as much flexibility as it might seem. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:13:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-07-06/more-companies-are-trying-out-the-4-day-workweek-but-it-might-not-be-for-everyone Jeevika Verma /news/2022-07-05/how-companies-offering-to-cover-travel-for-out-of-state-abortions-might-work Major companies like Nike and Tesla say they plan to assist employees who live in places where abortion is restricted to travel for the procedure. But several potential pitfalls abound. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:23:53 GMT /news/2022-07-05/how-companies-offering-to-cover-travel-for-out-of-state-abortions-might-work Scott Neuman /news/2022-06-23/businesses-challenge-new-stop-woke-act-on-the-grounds-of-free-speech As a federal judge considers whether to block a new state law that restricts the way certain race-related concepts can be taught in public schools and in workplace training, businesses filed a second lawsuit alleging the law violates First Amendment rights. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:45:17 GMT /news/2022-06-23/businesses-challenge-new-stop-woke-act-on-the-grounds-of-free-speech /news/2022-04-19/better-ventilation-would-create-a-healthier-workplace-but-companies-have-to-invest The research is clear that air exchange and filtration curb the spread of COVID and other diseases, but upgrading systems is expensive, and there is little federal authority over indoor air quality. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:17:47 GMT /news/2022-04-19/better-ventilation-would-create-a-healthier-workplace-but-companies-have-to-invest Liz Szabo /news/2022-02-18/restaurant-work-has-become-more-stressful-than-ever-could-a-staff-therapist-help Restaurant careers have always been tough, with late hours and stressful interactions that the pandemic only made worse. In Denver, one restaurant group is experimenting with an on-staff counselor. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:40:00 GMT /news/2022-02-18/restaurant-work-has-become-more-stressful-than-ever-could-a-staff-therapist-help John Daley /2022-02-17/where-is-my-office-anyway-as-covid-recedes-remote-workers-prepare-to-head-back A quarter of full-time employees were still working exclusively from home in December 2021. Now companies are starting to call them back — but the office experience may look very different from before. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:06:05 GMT /2022-02-17/where-is-my-office-anyway-as-covid-recedes-remote-workers-prepare-to-head-back Andrea Hsu