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Information security
fromTheregister
4 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
SF politics
fromFuturism
4 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Doing Something Horrifying to Workers at Nuclear Facilities

US nuclear workers face increased radiation risks due to deregulation under the Trump administration, compromising safety standards previously in place.
US news
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I'm 34 and I just realized I've been performing competence at work for seven years because somewhere along the way I confused being impressive with being safe, and the exhaustion I thought was burnout was actually the weight of never once letting anyone see me learn something for the first time. - Silicon Canals

Performing competence can lead to self-erasure and social rewards, masking genuine capability with a polished exterior.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Science
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

New nuclear safety rules reduce protections for workers, the public - High Country News

Easing radiation standards threatens worker safety in the nuclear industry, according to a veteran who handled radioactive materials for decades.
Austin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Engineer sabotaged PC then complained when it didn't work

Ewen faced challenges with a fiber-optic device that produced faulty data, leading to a long drive to troubleshoot the issue.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Your Company Could Be Hooked On This Negative Motivation Pattern - Here's How to Fix It

Dopamine-driven workplaces erode focus and creativity, while serotonin-focused environments foster innovation and team satisfaction.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How can you spot a bad manager fast? Look for this 1 warning sign

Taking credit for employees' work leads to disengagement and is viewed as a detrimental managerial behavior.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Building firm fined 40k after teen dies in fall

A construction firm was fined after a teenager died from a fall due to inadequate safety measures at a building site.
Psychology
fromFortune
1 week ago

What avalanche safety training can teach corporate boards about bad decisions | Fortune

Unanimous decisions in corporate boards may indicate group dynamics issues rather than true agreement, similar to avalanche safety training.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

At least 11 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

The fire spread so quickly that by the time firefighters arrived, workers had already started jumping out of windows to escape the flames.
Los Angeles
Remote teams
fromCity AM
1 week ago

The Debate: Is employee tracking justified in the modern workplace?

Tracking junior employees' work hours ensures accountability and productivity, addressing issues of underreporting and resource allocation.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Toxic bosses don't just hurt people. They hurt the bottom line

Toxic bosses significantly harm organizational culture, employee well-being, and financial performance, making them a critical issue for leaders to address.
#farm-safety
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Ag safety Week features launch of Emergency Preparedness Hub

Canadian farms lose over 60 people annually in mostly preventable accidents, prompting Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to emphasize risk reduction during spring's high-pressure season.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Ag safety Week features launch of Emergency Preparedness Hub

Canadian farms lose over 60 people annually in mostly preventable accidents, prompting Canadian Agricultural Safety Week to emphasize risk reduction during spring's high-pressure season.
Online learning
fromTalentLMS Blog
3 weeks ago

How to Expose Checkbox Training Before It Happens

Checkbox training creates an illusion of capability, erodes trust, and wastes time without delivering measurable business impact or genuine skill development.
#workplace-bullying
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How to build an effective employee phishing training program in 2026

Effective employee phishing training programs focus on behavior change and continuous education to reduce security risks and improve reporting rates.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
#employee-engagement
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Four Disneyland employees hospitalized in hazmat situation at theme park

Four Disneyland employees were hospitalized after exposure to an unknown odor in a backstage Tomorrowland area caused dizziness and shortness of breath.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Made a mistake at work? Here's how to fix it in three easy steps

To successfully repair after a mistake, you need to acknowledge and name the mistake, validate the other person's feelings and viewpoint, and create a plan for the specific actions you will take to prevent this mistake from occurring again.
Careers
Information security
fromTechRepublic
2 weeks ago

Industrial Systems Under Siege: 77% of OT Environments Suffer Cyber Breaches

Industrial sectors lag in cybersecurity despite modernizing operational technologies, creating critical vulnerabilities in manufacturing, utilities, and energy infrastructure.
Mental health
fromPsychologies
1 month ago

Is my colleague suffering from abuse? The subtle signs we often misunderstand

Abuse survivors often display workplace performance changes like missed deadlines and anxiety that are frequently misinterpreted as disengagement rather than signs of hidden domestic abuse.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
#workplace-safety
US news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse | TechCrunch

OSHA is investigating a worker's death at a Rivian warehouse in Illinois after the employee was pinned between a tractor trailer and loading dock.
US news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse | TechCrunch

OSHA is investigating a worker's death at a Rivian warehouse in Illinois after the employee was pinned between a tractor trailer and loading dock.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Why Security Validation Is Becoming Agentic

Security validation tools operate in silos while attackers exploit interconnected systems, creating a structural blind spot that Agentic Exposure Validation can address through continuous, autonomous, context-aware assessment.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
2 weeks ago

10 Signs Of A Toxic Workplace (And How Employees Can Protect Themselves)

Toxic workplaces develop from unaddressed negative behaviors, poor leadership, and unhealthy practices, manifesting through poor communication, hostile behavior, and lack of transparency that damage employee well-being and productivity.
Renovation
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How to evaluate a scaffold hire company for safety and reliability in the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Evaluate scaffold hire companies based on safety certifications, regulatory compliance, equipment quality, and staff training to protect workers and project timelines.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

1 dead, 1 injured in Brooklyn after being trapped in construction trench, police say

A construction trench collapse in Brooklyn killed one worker and critically injured another during foundation work on a two-story building.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Improve Your Employees' Focus In The Office

Workplace noise isn't just a nuisance. It's also a stressor and productivity killer, according to a Jabra study from 2024. As someone who likes working in quiet zones, I understand. That's why I recommend leaders spend time considering how their workspace design affects the noise level for their employees.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Careers

Is there anyone middle managers can trust?

Middle managers lack psychological safety to speak honestly with bosses, peers, or direct reports, creating an organizational design problem that burns out leaders and damages culture.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

The leaders' guide to handling an ICE visit in the workplace | Fortune

Employers must tailor their response to ICE depending on the document type: I-9 audit, administrative warrant, or judicial warrant, each allowing different employer actions.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says the people who burn out fastest at work aren't the ones doing the most. They're the ones who never feel safe enough to do less. - Silicon Canals

Burnout stems primarily from psychological unsafety and conditional job security rather than excessive workload, creating relentless hypervigilance that exhausts employees emotionally.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Why Security Culture Metrics Matter More Than Dashboards

Traditional cybersecurity metrics create false confidence by masking hidden risks; culture metrics measuring employee engagement and responsiveness are essential for actual security effectiveness.
Business
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Office Etiquette: Common Mistakes (And How Training Can Prevent Them)

Office etiquette remains critical for organizational success, preventing communication failures and fostering professionalism across diverse, modern work environments through respectful conduct and clear standards.
Remote teams
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Half of Your Employees Don't Trust You. Here's How to Change That

Leaders build trust by showing up physically, remaining present, inviting difficult questions, maintaining transparency, communicating consistently, living their values, and empowering teams with genuine ownership and decision-making authority.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

RoSPA launches expert commission to shape the future of occupational safety skills

RoSPA launched an expert-led commission to address UK occupational safety and health skills shortages through five roundtables and strategic recommendations.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Man dead after industrial accident in Vaughan | CBC News

A man is dead after an industrial accident in Vaughan on Thursday, said York police. Officers responded to an accident around noon on Thursday on Applewood Crescent, police said in an emailed statement. A man was pronounced dead at the scene after being assessed by paramedics on site. Police said the Ministry of Labour is investigating the incident.
Canada news
US news
fromFortune
1 month ago

After United flights roll off tarmac, lose tires, audit finds FAA isn't staffed enough to do regular inspections | Fortune

FAA oversight of United maintenance is weakened by insufficient staffing, high turnover, misuse of virtual inspections, and limited access to United safety data.
fromwww.hrdive.com
3 months ago

Digital surveillance may increase worker anxiety, injuries

Digital surveillance can affect workers' physical and mental health in both positive and negative ways, according to a recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. For instance, monitoring tools or apps can alert employees about potential health problems or increase their sense of safety. However, these technologies can also increase anxiety or the risk of injury by pushing workers to move faster to meet productivity goals.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Olson: Anthropic's secret weapon is its cult of safety

ChatGPT owner OpenAI has a workforce double the size of Anthropic, while Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google have 228,000 and 183,000 staff respectively, and boast enormous capital positions and distribution networks. Yet Anthropic's AI tools for generating computer code and operating computers go beyond anything these larger companies have managed to launch. OpenAI and Microsoft have struggled to ship products with as much impact recently.
Silicon Valley
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Don't let January go to waste. It is time to embrace the sterile cockpit rule

January is the optimal, distraction-free time for marketers to make strategic, long-term decisions using focused, disciplined planning.
#performance-management
fromeLearning
2 months ago

How Security Awareness Training Reduces Cyber Attack Risks - eLearning

In today's digital workplaces, cyber threats rarely begin with broken systems. They begin with everyday actions-opening emails, sharing information, or accessing online platforms. Security awareness training helps reduce cyber attack risks by strengthening how individuals recognize and respond to these situations. Rather than focusing on technical controls alone, organizations are increasingly prioritizing cyber awareness as a core defense strategy. When users understand common threats such as phishing, social engineering, and unsafe online behavior, they are better equipped to prevent incidents before damage occurs.
Online learning
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Engineer caused data loss by cleaning PCs with welding tools

A structural engineer destroyed five AutoCAD PCs by using oil-laden compressed air and acetone, causing hardware failure and loss of engineering files.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People think abuse comes with working in A&E. It shouldn't be like that'

Hospital staff face frequent verbal and physical abuse from patients; a renewed Never OK campaign aims to increase reporting and reduce violence against staff.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

A Toronto parks and recreation worker died on the job Wednesday, city says | CBC News

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues. We recognize the emotional impact this loss may have and are committed to supporting our employees and other impacted individuals during this difficult time.
Canada news
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Human-related security risks rose 90% in 2025

Human-related cybersecurity incidents surged 90% in 2025, driven by email-based attacks, employee mistakes, insider threats, and increasing AI and deepfake exploitation.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Urgency Isn't Leadership - It's Exhaustion Disguised as Progress

Treating every workplace request as urgent creates chronic stress, devalues truly critical work, and harms employee well-being.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

7 Signs Of A Toxic Job You Can Spot On Your Very First Day

A toxic job should be avoided at all costs because the longer you are stuck in a stressful, backstabbing orexploitativework culture, the harder it is to escape it.
Mental health
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

2 MaineDOT workers killed on the job after driver blows through stop sign, police say

Two Maine Department of Transportation workers were killed when a minivan, after colliding with a tractor-trailer, entered a posted work zone on I-95.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Keeps Asking Me to Dock Money From My Own Paycheck. The Reasoning is Absurd.

Employees must be paid for time spent on work-related tasks, including resolving technical issues and retrieving equipment, under applicable wage-and-hour rules.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

80% of employees struggle with this hidden workplace bias. Here's what employers can do

Around the office, people clutch coffee like a life raft, waiting for their brains to come online and cursing the 8 a.m. meeting. And the cheerful colleague. But at least they got in early enough to find parking and grab coffee before it ran out-this time. Now: which person are you? The early riser, or the one watching them, wondering why you can never feel that awake at this hour no matter how hard you try?
Mental health
fromhttps://scoop.upworthy.com
2 months ago

Boss called her 'unproductive' and forced her to return to office. When she stopped replying after work hours, he knew he messed up

Several offices have lifted the work-from-home mandate after the pandemic ended, claiming that workers are more productive in offices. A user who goes by u/furrows_diocese-8q shared a post on January 18 about how their sister dealt with the situation when her boss made the same claim. The crew was doing their job well and were content with their prior remote arrangement, but were forced to come to the office.
Remote teams
Public health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

55% Healthcare Workers Faced Increases in Violence - How Is Security Adapting to Protect Them?

Hospitals face rising physical and verbal assaults on staff, prompting modernization of security systems, SOC data sharing, and cross-system integration to improve safety and operations.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
Public health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

From Boardrooms to Desks: How Disc Injuries Are Reshaping Return to Work in London

Herniated disc recovery times are often longer and less predictable than employers and employees expect, causing presenteeism, reduced productivity, and misaligned return-to-work planning.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Five Top Tips for Building a Strong Security Culture

Building security into the framework of an organization prevents security from being seen as a barrier to daily activities. If an employee feels as if a security measure is inhibiting them from completing their daily tasks, they're far more likely to find a way around that measure. This can range from propping open a door to using the same easy-to-remember password for every account.
Information security
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
#eeoc
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago
Information security

EEOC experienced security incident involving an Opexus employee's 'unauthorized' access, email says - DataBreaches.Net

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Information security

EEOC experienced security incident involving contractor's 'unauthorized' access, email says

fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago
Information security

EEOC experienced security incident involving an Opexus employee's 'unauthorized' access, email says - DataBreaches.Net

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Information security

EEOC experienced security incident involving contractor's 'unauthorized' access, email says

Careers
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Made a Very Bad Hire at Work. Now I'm Reaping the Consequences.

Document and escalate a chronically unprofessional coworker's misconduct, including pranks and missed deadlines, to protect yourself and build evidence for HR or legal action.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Payroll pirates conned the help desk, stole employee's pay

Attackers used compromised shared-mailbox credentials and a help-desk MFA reset via social engineering to divert a physician's salary into the attacker's account.
Information security
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reducing risk: The importance of administrative access responsibilities

Clearly defined and strictly managed administrative access reduces cybersecurity risk while preserving operational efficiency in real estate, title insurance, and mortgage systems.
Information security
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This common security measure is draining your workforce

Password fatigue reduces productivity and increases security risk as complex passwords remain primary authentication in modern, distributed work environments.
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