RBC, a major bank, is in hot water. A former employee, Jennifer Caruso-Jones, has accused the bank of creating a "boys' club" atmosphere. She says this led to unfair treatment of women, including lower pay and fewer promotions. The issue came to light when Jennifer filed a lawsuit in a Manhattan court. She worked at RBC for over 13 years. During this time, she claim...
SHRM, the world's biggest HR group, has been under the spotlight for some odd reasons. Recently, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator sang "Happy Birthday" to an executive, which left some staff feeling uneasy. This happened right after a moment of silence for the 9/11 anniversary. Two former employees found it inappropriate, especially since SHRM is supposed to set the sta...
A recent podcast sparked a heated debate about women's impact on the workplace. The discussion, led by New York Times opinion columnist Ross Douthat, featured Helen Andrews and Leah Libresco Sargeant, both conservative critics of modern feminism. The original headline, "Did Women Ruin the Workplace? " caused a stir, and it was quickly changed to "Did Liberal Feminism...
In China, healthcare is getting better, but there's a big issue that's often overlooked: how doctors and nurses deal with grief after a patient dies. A recent study tried to understand this better. They talked to 20 healthcare workers and observed them to see how they cope with loss. The study found four big things. First, healthcare workers often form personal bond...
Young workers today are starting to question the idea that every task at work is an emergency. Many feel that the pressure to always be available and drop everything for last-minute tasks is not fair. They are pushing back against this way of working. This change in attitude is not just about being lazy. It is about wanting a more balanced life. Many young workers h...
Workplaces can be either great or terrible. A good workplace makes people feel safe and happy. This leads to better work and less people leaving. But many people face bad workplaces. These places can hurt mental health and make people less confident. Bad workplaces have certain signs. One sign is when many people leave quickly. Another sign is when people feel unhap...
In the world of European ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, a silent battle is being fought. Women in this field often face subtle but harmful comments and actions that make them feel left out or treated unfairly. These are called microaggressions, and they can happen because of someone's age, gender, or even how well they speak the language. A recent study shed l...
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many groups to their limits. Among them, the French Red Cross stood out. They were not just helping out; they were on the front lines, facing high risks daily. But what kept them going? What made them value their work so much? This is what a recent study tried to figure out. Many groups help out during health crises. But how well they do...
A former employee of a tech giant shared a shocking story about her time working under a high-ranking executive. The woman, who worked as a director of public policy, revealed that she was asked to draft talking points for her boss while she was in labor with her first child. This incident occurred in January 2014, and the executive in question was Sheryl Sandberg, t...
A peculiar event unfolded at the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) headquarters in Washington, D. C. Employees walked in to find a bizarre video playing on internal TV screens. The video was a fake, created using artificial intelligence, showing President Donald Trump kissing the feet of billionaire Elon Musk. The caption read, "Long live the re...