Some current and former Google employees say many workers do not report workplace misconduct or project concerns through official HR channels because retaliation remains an issue at the company. Instead, employees have taken to sharing their stories anonymously through an internal document and internal listservs dedicated to specific topics.
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A study by InHerSight finds that 73% of women are considering a job change, writes Beth Castle, citing pay and desire for purposeful work among the top reasons for this move. Castle details ways employers can help women find enjoyment in their work.
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Many employees say they are unhappy with their jobs but are reluctant to leave, Mark Lenahan writes. Lenahan unpacks seven of the most common excuses employees give for staying in a job where they are unsatisfied.
In a 4-0 decision, the National Labor Relations Board determined that employers are allowed to bar nonemployee union activists from their premises, even if they allow other nonemployees on their property for other purposes. "[A]n employer may deny access to non-employees seeking to engage in protest activities on its property while allowing nonemployee access for a wide range of charitable, civic, and commercial activities that are not similar in nature to protest activities," the board said.
A study finds remote workers from high-population centers such as Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City are migrating across the country, writes Ben Eisen. People seeking lower cost of living and improved quality of life are moving to places such as Eugene, Ore.; Reno, Nev.; and Nashville, Tenn.
