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Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

When Mental Illness Meets Workplace Resentment

Untreated mental illness can disrupt workplace dynamics and relationships, but active participation in recovery leads to improved conditions for everyone involved.

Why your next PTO day should be a 'skip day'

Skip day is a tradition where friends take a mental health day off work to enjoy time together, promoting well-being and connection.

When Mental Illness Meets Workplace Resentment

Untreated mental illness can disrupt workplace dynamics and relationships, but active participation in recovery leads to improved conditions for everyone involved.

Designers: We are perpetuating our own burnout problem

Design and research roles experience the highest burnout rates in tech, driven by external pressures and internal frameworks that may not support well-being.

fromNature

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.

Mindfulness

The 'silent middle': the burnout crisis quietly spreading through organizations

Burnout often manifests as competence and reliability rather than visible distress, affecting high-performing professionals in the 'Silent Middle' whose strain remains unnoticed.

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.

Wellness

Why Leaders Should Treat Burnout As A Boardroom Priority In 2026

Mental health

Burnout is an operations issue

UX design

fromMedium

16 hours ago

Designers: We are perpetuating our own burnout problem

Design and research roles experience the highest burnout rates in tech, driven by external pressures and internal frameworks that may not support well-being.

fromNature

Struggling to focus on research when the world is 'on fire'? Some ways to cope

Global news events are causing burnout and mental exhaustion among researchers, impacting their work and personal lives.

Mindfulness

The 'silent middle': the burnout crisis quietly spreading through organizations

Burnout often manifests as competence and reliability rather than visible distress, affecting high-performing professionals in the 'Silent Middle' whose strain remains unnoticed.

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.

Wellness

Why Leaders Should Treat Burnout As A Boardroom Priority In 2026

Mental health

Burnout is an operations issue

CEO Says He's Giving Employees a $1.5 Million Bonus So He Doesn't Get Shot in the Street by a Luigi-Like Killer

Jerry Murrell of Five Guys gave employees a $1.5 million bonus after a promotional mishap, expressing concern for their well-being and logistical challenges.

Business

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.

16 hours ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.

Non-profit organizations

Tech industry

17 hours ago

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.

Health

fromDefenderNetwork.com

Sitting Is the New Smoking: Why Houston's Remote Workers Are at Risk

Excessive sedentary behavior linked to serious health issues, including cancer and cardiovascular disease, poses significant risks for remote workers.

Information security

fromTheregister

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.

Many Employees Are Complaining That Work Has Been 'Stripped of Fun' - Here's Why

Employee morale is declining as companies cut perks and increase workloads with AI.

Artificial intelligence

fromThe Atlantic

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

Start Strong But Never Finish? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions

Starting strong and quitting is common due to tedium, poor planning, and discouragement; recognizing patterns and seeking support can help overcome this.

Public health

fromwww.theguardian.com

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Young people more likely to leave for health reasons when in low-paid, insecure jobs'

Young people in the UK are leaving jobs for health reasons, particularly in insecure, low-paid sectors like hospitality and retail.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Productivity

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

Pets

fromAol

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Dog Throws a Dramatic Tantrum Outside Mom's Room While She Works

Dogs often display dramatic behavior to seek attention from their owners, especially when routines are disrupted.

UK news

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

M&S staff fear going to work as retail crime surges and violence escalates - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marks & Spencer staff face increasing violence and abuse, prompting calls for government action against rising retail crime.

#ai

Higher education

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

fromTheregister

Artificial intelligence

1 in 7 Americans ready for an AI boss, but won't trust it

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.

Higher education

What to Know About AI and Campus Mental Health (opinion)

Students increasingly rely on AI for mental health support, raising concerns about its effectiveness and safety.

Artificial intelligence

fromTheregister

1 in 7 Americans ready for an AI boss, but won't trust it

15 percent of Americans are open to working for an AI boss, but skepticism about AI's role remains prevalent.

As AI reshapes the office, Fortune's Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks | Fortune

Companies must adapt to the AI era by prioritizing employee support and engagement while investing in AI-ready careers.

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Construction workers in NYC face the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with significant risks from falls and exposure to harmful substances.

fromBusiness Matters

Law

How Unexpected Workplace Incidents Can Disrupt Business Continuity

fromBloomberglaw

Public health

Workplace Injuries Plunge After Enforcement, Culture Shift

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

Construction workers in NYC face the highest rates of work-related fatalities, with significant risks from falls and exposure to harmful substances.

fromBusiness Matters

Law

How Unexpected Workplace Incidents Can Disrupt Business Continuity

fromBloomberglaw

Public health

Workplace Injuries Plunge After Enforcement, Culture Shift

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Psychology

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.

#layoffs

Marketing

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

Layoffs can be emotionally devastating, especially when they occur unexpectedly after a return from maternity leave.

Is it better to be laid off in person or remotely? You tell us.

The method of delivering layoff news significantly impacts employee experience and emotional response.

Psychology

No one knows how to do layoffs. The psychology secrets to doing it humanely

Marketing

I was laid off twice from the same company. The second time was a gut punch but taught me not to take cuts personally.

Layoffs can be emotionally devastating, especially when they occur unexpectedly after a return from maternity leave.

Is it better to be laid off in person or remotely? You tell us.

The method of delivering layoff news significantly impacts employee experience and emotional response.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Psychology

No one knows how to do layoffs. The psychology secrets to doing it humanely

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.

Education

ED Union Alleges Unsafe Working Conditions at Labor

Labor Department offices are reported as unsafe and in disrepair, prompting a complaint from the Education Department employees' union.

SF politics

fromFuturism

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.

Women

fromeuronews

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds

Working from home is linked to higher fertility, with couples having more children when both partners work from home.

16 hours ago

No mediocre worker is safe the bar for keeping your job just went up

Companies are replacing underperforming employees with better talent due to constrained hiring budgets and a focus on maximizing performance.

Law

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.

1 hour ago

The people who are best at hiding unhappiness aren't the stoic ones or the quiet ones - they're the ones who became so skilled at giving everyone around them exactly enough warmth to never be looked at too closely - Silicon Canals

People often hide their struggles behind a facade of warmth, leading to loneliness despite appearing thriving.

In the age of AI anxiety, the 100 Best Companies to Work For are betting on their people | Fortune

Employee feedback is crucial for leadership effectiveness and companies must adapt to new priorities in the AI era.

Careers

Are You Overburdening Your Most Engaged Employees?

Business

Your employees aren't disengaged. They're fed up

Business

In the age of AI anxiety, the 100 Best Companies to Work For are betting on their people | Fortune

Employee feedback is crucial for leadership effectiveness and companies must adapt to new priorities in the AI era.

Are You Overburdening Your Most Engaged Employees?

Engaged employees enhance productivity and reduce turnover, providing organizations with a competitive advantage.

Business

Your employees aren't disengaged. They're fed up

more#employee-engagement

fromInfoQ

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.

Teaching Executives to Shed Trauma Responses

Stress and burnout are increasing in the workforce, exacerbated by past trauma affecting employee behavior and productivity.

Information security

fromSecuritymagazine

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.

Psychology

Leaders Should Stop Suppressing and Start Signaling Emotions

Emotional intelligence is a critical skill for leaders, requiring real-time emotional regulation rather than suppression.

Health

6 days ago

Why employees with chronic pain feel shame-and how they can break free

Chronic pain affects 23% of U.S. adults, impacting productivity and costing the economy $722 billion annually.

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.

fromMoneywise

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.

Remote teams

#work-life-balance

Relationships

The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness

Constant busyness at work deteriorates personal relationships and collaboration, ultimately undermining high performance.

fromThe Queen Zone

12 Reasons Employees Are Putting Work-Life Balance First

Work-life balance is a priority for U.S. employees, with 85% experiencing burnout and a demand for change in workplace dynamics.

The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness

Constant busyness at work deteriorates personal relationships and collaboration, ultimately undermining high performance.

fromThe Queen Zone

12 Reasons Employees Are Putting Work-Life Balance First

Work-life balance is a priority for U.S. employees, with 85% experiencing burnout and a demand for change in workplace dynamics.

more#work-life-balance

8 workplace phrases that sound professional but are actually passive-aggressive - Silicon Canals

Certain workplace phrases mask passive-aggressive sentiments, creating tension while maintaining plausible deniability.

#remote-work

Remote teams

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

fromInc

Remote teams

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.

This Is a Normal Part of Working Today. I Don't Understand How People Do It Without Losing Their Minds.

Remote work culture can create stress due to constant connectivity expectations on platforms like Slack.

fromInc

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.

Remote Work Shift: Navigating The Rise In Return To Office Policies

Companies are mandating return-to-office policies despite evidence of remote work productivity.

Toxic Leaders Put Your Heart and Brain Health at Risk

Subtle workplace abuse significantly threatens heart and brain health, often overlooked compared to more obvious forms of mistreatment.

Why the best employees often carry the heaviest burden

The capability curse leads to increased expectations and reliance on capable individuals, often resulting in a heavier burden for them over time.

#workplace-communication

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.

3 Conversations We Are Not Having at Work and Why We Need Them

Avoided workplace conversations about unsustainable workloads, unmet needs, and broken trust create burnout and disengagement; addressing them directly restores agency and improves organizational culture.

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.

more#workplace-communication

3 Conversations We Are Not Having at Work and Why We Need Them

Artificial intelligence

I run the world's largest employee mental health company. Leaders are treating AI adoption as a tech problem. It's not | Fortune

AI-driven job insecurity causes significant employee anxiety, manifesting as disengagement or burnout, requiring leaders to address this as a people challenge through transparent communication and trust-building rather than treating it solely as a technology issue.

#psychological-safety

Psychological safety is the first step. Most companies forget the second

Psychological safety is often misunderstood, focusing on permission to speak rather than protection from informal consequences after speaking up.

Mental health

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

Psychological safety is the first step. Most companies forget the second

Psychological safety is often misunderstood, focusing on permission to speak rather than protection from informal consequences after speaking up.

more#psychological-safety

Mental health

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

#management

When You're Worn Down-and Your Team Is Too

Joy in management is about finding deep satisfaction and fostering meaningful connections, not just fleeting happiness.

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.

When You're Worn Down-and Your Team Is Too

Joy in management is about finding deep satisfaction and fostering meaningful connections, not just fleeting happiness.

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.

Business

The Silent Tax of Workplace Bullying

Mental health

When bullying happens at work

Business

The Silent Tax of Workplace Bullying

Mental health

When bullying happens at work

more#workplace-bullying

Confusing Psychological Safety and Emotional Safety at Work

Gen Z workers often feel unsafe at work due to unrealistic expectations and a lack of emotional support.

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.

Confusing Psychological Safety and Emotional Safety at Work

Gen Z workers often feel unsafe at work due to unrealistic expectations and a lack of emotional support.

The Gen-Z Retention Problem Is Really A Leadership Design Problem

Gen-Z turnover is driven by cultural mismatches, not generational flaws, highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their environments.

more#gen-z

I used to advise companies on what to pay people. Here are 4 myths you should ignore when negotiating your salary.

Negotiation success relies more on personal value and offers than on market research or salary data.

fromAbc

6 days ago

How to approach your employer about working from home and flexible work

Improving access to flexible work arrangements, including working from home, is essential for employees facing rising living costs.

5 practical ways to build truth-telling cultures at work

An honest culture can boost financial performance by over 20%.

Mindfulness

The Ginger Rule: Why Leaders Need Better Transitions

Task switching causes attention residue that degrades performance; leaders experience compounded cognitive costs from frequent context shifts between emotional and analytical demands.

How companies can prioritize the mental health of their employees and take steps to address chronic burnout

Employers must prioritize mental health and foster supportive work environments to address employee burnout caused by external stressors and hustle culture.

Job Seekers Are Getting Ghosted in Record Numbers. One Person Got a Rejection Letter 11 Months After Applying.

Job seekers face increased ghosting, with 53% affected, largely due to AI-driven application processes overwhelming recruiters.

US politics

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.

fromBPS

Open-plan working leaves more room for bullying | BPS

Open-plan offices increase the risk of workplace bullying compared to private or smaller shared spaces.

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.

4 Top Workplace Challenges for 2026 and Beyond

Toxic leadership and workplace cultures persist, necessitating continuous learning and coping strategies for stress and work-life balance.

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.

4 Top Workplace Challenges for 2026 and Beyond

Toxic leadership and workplace cultures persist, necessitating continuous learning and coping strategies for stress and work-life balance.

more#toxic-leadership

Your employees aren't burned out. They're indoors too much

Americans spend 93% of time indoors, causing chronic inflammation and health conditions misdiagnosed as burnout rather than environmental deprivation.

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.

Burned-out workers sick of toxic bosses are using medical leave as a sneaky extended vacation to job hunt-and it's not actually illegal | Fortune

Workers are using FMLA and medical leave provisions to take extended time off for mental health and burnout, with some abusing the system as paid vacation rather than genuine medical treatment.

Are you micromanaging yourself out of a job?

Leadership transitions can lead to disengagement and escalation cultures, costing organizations significantly despite initial appearances of productivity.

Mindfulness

Stop exporting stress and build a workplace people enjoy

Stressed leaders harm psychological safety, creativity, proactivity, and employee mental health; CEOs must manage emotional energy through rest, mindfulness, and regulation.

Are you micromanaging yourself out of a job?

Leadership transitions can lead to disengagement and escalation cultures, costing organizations significantly despite initial appearances of productivity.

Mindfulness

Stop exporting stress and build a workplace people enjoy

Science shows well-being drives performance. It's no longer even a debate

Most leaders fail to prioritize employee well-being, viewing it as a distraction from productivity rather than recognizing it as a core performance driver.

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.

Your employee benefits package is a hostage situation. Here's the proof - and the fix | Fortune

Employers in the U.S. leverage healthcare access as a means of coercion, impacting employee motivation and performance.

Workers are too afraid of layoffs to take PTO

17.5% of American workers avoid using paid time off due to layoff fears, despite expert warnings that forgoing vacation harms neither job security nor career advancement.

fromeLearning Industry

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.

The Building Blocks of Belonging at Work

Small, regular informal gatherings can create lasting workplace belonging and reshape team culture.

#return-to-office

Remote teams

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

Remote teams

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

Remote teams

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

Remote teams

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

more#return-to-office

fromHuffPost

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

fromScienceAlert