An entrepreneur emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals based on their potential and character rather than just their fit for a specific role. He advocates for focusing on qualities like positivity, adaptability, ownership, continuous learning, value addition, and resilience, especially as companies evolve rapidly due to technological changes. This approach aims to build teams capable of thriving amid ongoing organizational shifts.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-05
A new survey finds that while more than half of women experiencing menopause symptoms say they would feel comfortable discussing the topic with a manager, only 21% have actually done so. The commentary argues that despite menopause becoming a more visible topic in media and celebrity culture, that openness has not translated into corporate workplace practices.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-05
Panda Express's founders have introduced an initiative aimed at helping their roughly 55,000 employees become homeowners, framing it as central to the company's broader mission. The $7 billion restaurant chain, built from a single family-owned establishment, is extending support beyond wages into long-term financial milestones for staff.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-04
OpenAI has fired three employees from its safety team after they allegedly shared confidential company information with an outside AI safety organization. A company representative told The Wall Street Journal that an internal investigation confirmed the employees mishandled sensitive information outside established procedures, violating company policy and breaking trust.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-01
A growing number of employers are abandoning the once-a-year engagement survey model, which typically produces a flurry of scorecards, town halls and action-planning committees before fading from attention. In its place, organizations are adopting more frequent, lighter-touch feedback methods meant to capture employee sentiment on an ongoing basis rather than in a single annual snapshot.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-01
Glassdoor's latest monthly employee sentiment review found confidence in employers has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. The report links the decline to growing worker anxiety over job security, the spread of AI in workplaces, and broader economic uncertainty.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-28
A new report finds that many workers are overstating how much they actually use artificial intelligence tools at work, largely to satisfy employer expectations. The data indicates that as pressure to adopt AI grows, employees' trust in leadership's guidance on AI issues is declining.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-25
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that workplace culture directly shapes customer experience, citing employee engagement as a key driver of business growth. The piece recommends practical steps like flexible break times and dedicated quiet zones to boost staff morale, which in turn is said to improve customer interactions.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-24
According to commentary comparing AI rollout strategies to brand-building, companies that mandate AI use and require training programs are seeing employees complete the requirements but then revert to their previous work habits. The piece argues that compliance-driven adoption does not translate into genuine, sustained use of AI tools.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-24
Hacking group ShinyHunters told 404 Media it stole personal data on all FBI employees and job applicants after exploiting a flaw in Oracle's PeopleSoft software used on the bureau's recruitment site. The FBI confirmed it is investigating the claimed compromise of FBIJobs.gov, and the site's main application pages are currently showing maintenance and error messages. The FBI said it has not yet determined whether the breach originated with a third-party vendor or its own systems.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-24
A workplace analysis argues that organizations often lean on high-performing employees to compensate for unclear responsibilities and broken processes. Because these employees consistently step up and deliver, leaders increasingly pile more work onto them rather than fixing underlying structural issues.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-23
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that employees promoted for their technical mastery and problem-solving skills often struggle as leaders because those same traits — perfectionism, taking over, black-and-white thinking — alienate teams. The piece describes a pattern where new managers interrupt, dismiss contributions, or overcorrect, causing talented staff to disengage or leave.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-22
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