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You are just your bosses’ little bitch

antoniomelonio • 215 implied HN points • 17 Feb 25
💼 Business Workplace culture Leadership Employee Rights Work-life balance
  1. Most workplaces operate like dictatorships, where employees must follow bosses without question. This creates a daily stress of having to please someone else just to keep their job.
  2. The idea of changing jobs or starting your own business is not a true escape, as it often just leads to serving another boss or dealing with new pressures. Many people feel trapped in this cycle.
  3. Our modern work culture often makes us lose our individuality and autonomy. It can feel like we are trading our personal freedom for a paycheck, with many people just going through the motions.

Who should control AI?

The Novelleist • 336 implied HN points • 20 May 25
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Corporate Governance Tech regulation Employee Rights
  1. Who controls AI is a big question. It matters because the interests of investors and the mission of nonprofits can clash, affecting how AI is developed.
  2. Some suggest that employees should have more control over companies, especially in tech. They understand how to make sure technology is used safely and ethically.
  3. Having a board made up of employees could help hold CEOs accountable. If a CEO acts unethically, employees could step in and make changes to protect the company's values.

DOGE Mismanagement Principles

Can We Still Govern? • 569 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Efficiency Policy Analysis Employee Rights
  1. Firing key employees can hurt government functions. Specialists who handle vital tasks, like managing nuclear arsenals, should not be let go without careful thought.
  2. Treating employees poorly leads to distrust and resentment. If workers feel insecure or undervalued, they won’t be motivated to return if hired back.
  3. Cutting agencies that collect taxes can weaken government. Reducing the IRS staff, for example, may benefit wealthy individuals while harming the government's ability to function effectively.

Could you go to the office full-time?

Men Yell at Me • 232 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Policies Workplace Issues Employee Rights Political Opinions
  1. Return-to-office rules often lead to many employees quitting, especially those from underrepresented groups.
  2. These mandates can push women and people of color out of the workplace, which is concerning for diversity.
  3. Some leaders believe that requiring everyone to return to the office might actually create more job openings.

RTO mandates tend to follow poor results

Make Work Better • 125 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
💼 Business Workplace culture Remote work Employee Rights Mental health
  1. Return-to-office rules often happen after companies see bad results. This suggests that there might be a link between poor performance and the push for employees to return to the office.
  2. Many people are facing burnout in their jobs, which can lead to serious thoughts about life. It's important to talk about mental health and the pressures of work.
  3. Companies are starting to pay more for jobs that require workers to be in the office, with some salaries increasing by around 20%. This shows a shift in how businesses value in-person work.
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Let down by our jobs we're ready to take control of our lives

Make Work Better • 54 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
💼 Business Work Culture Employee Rights Work-life balance Career development
  1. Workers really want flexibility in their jobs, especially young people and women. It's important for their work-life balance.
  2. There’s a lot of disappointment with jobs, and many workers feel overwhelmed by their workload. A toxic work environment is the main reason people would quit.
  3. While work used to be a place for friendships, most people feel it lacks social connection now. They hope it will improve in the future.

Easy life? No, most of us want challenging, rewarding work

Make Work Better • 98 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
💼 Business Workplace culture Employee Experience Management Practices Employee Rights
  1. Many employees value challenging and impactful work that allows them to learn and grow.
  2. Employee Experience initiatives can sometimes end up creating well-intentioned but ineffective programs like wellness webinars.
  3. Employees should be cautious about what they communicate on work chat platforms as bosses may have access to those conversations, and individuals have the right to request all digital data held about them.

Pinky Promise 👋

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 07 Feb 23
💼 Business Tech Layoffs Employee Rights Corporate News Market Impact
  1. Many big tech companies, like Google and Amazon, have laid off around 50,000 employees, which is a huge number.
  2. These layoffs not only affect the workers but also cost the companies a lot in severance pay.
  3. For example, Google is offering laid-off workers a severance that includes 16 weeks of pay plus extra for each year they worked there.