While United Auto Workers are striking around the country, electric vehicle manufacturers are locating in states where laws tend to squelch unions. The UAW, which is in talks with the Big Three auto-makers, say the move could lead to lower pay for auto workers and even potentially eliminate unions.

Of all workers, middle managers are least enthusiastic about returning to offices following the pandemic retreat to working from home, according to a McKinsey survey of 13,000 office workers in six countries. The report says 48% of managers work remotely at least one day per week, while only 33% of workers in entry-level positions are allowed to work at least part-time from home.

Fewer CFOs say they expect to have to increase salaries to retain workers, according to a poll of about 200 CFOs by Jefferson Wells. As the job market has leveled off this year, there's less concern about valued workers switching jobs, the survey indicates.

White-collar workers can expect the highest risk from artificial intelligence affecting their jobs, according to research from Indeed. Software and coding jobs are the most susceptible to AI uses, followed by mathematics, information design, legal and accounting positions, the job-search platform says.

Giving feedback can be difficult, especially if a colleague doesn't trust you, because it almost always implies something is wrong, Shari Harley of Candid Culture writes. "Asking for what you want is less judgmental than giving direct feedback and is a subtle way of telling someone they are not giving you what you need," Harley explains.

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We are finalizing our editorial schedules for 2024 and, in that effort, we are planning the specialized content that we will deliver next year, including white papers and webinars. What I need from you is feedback. Below are three questions, with examples for each. Answering these questions will help us make sure we're developing content that serves you.

1. What do you want to know more about? (ie) AI and employment law
2. What issues and trends are affecting your workplace? (ie) Hybrid work -- what best practices are out there?
3. What are your headaches and pain points? (ie) Constant employee turnover. What does it take to keep workers committed?

Can you help me out? The more detail I get the better, but honestly, short answers are powerful too. What matters is that I hear from as many of you as possible. Drop me a line with your thoughts. Thanks so much!