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‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Mar 25, 2026 9:32 am - A new way of scheduling work time is remaking the typical 9-to-5 routine. “Microshifting” is a trend that involves tackling job duties in short, productive bursts instead of a single stretch. Time spent at work is flexible and scheduled around personal responsibilities and priorities.
The imperative to change business strategy is more pressing than ever. Just ask Southwest Airlines.

By Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Mar 18, 2026 8:37 am - Willingness to challenge the status quo and question the utility of even the most long-standing policies and practices is required now more than ever.
The gift of new problems — at work and in life

By Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Feb 25, 2026 8:33 am - It appears that there are many new dilemmas facing employers today — in addition to the complex nuances of the old standard ones. I’ve decided to view these dilemmas as a gift rather than a burden.
Workplace rights agency scraps anti-harassment guidance, citing Trump's orders

By CLAIRE SAVAGE and LEAH ASKARINAM
Jan 22, 2026 4:31 pm - The federal agency in charge of enforcing workplace anti-discrimination laws on Thursday voted to rescind its own guidance on how to guard against harassment at work, marking another major shift in U.S. civil rights enforcement under President Donald Trump's second administration.
Small steps beat big dreams when it comes to making real change

By Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Jan 21, 2026 10:46 am - If past behavior and loads of reliable data are trustworthy indicators, many Americans will have thrown in the towel on their 2026 New Year’s resolutions by the time this article is published. The reasons are simple: The goals were likely unrealistic or lacking in specificity.
They’ve outsourced the worst parts of their jobs to tech. How you can do it, too.

BY Danielle Abril
Jan 21, 2026 10:20 am - Artificial intelligence is supposed to make your work easier. But figuring out how to use it effectively can be a challenge.
Wage inequities persist in Illinois but have improved slightly, report shows

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT
Jan 16, 2026 12:14 pm - A 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act mandates certain Illinois businesses to report biannual wage and demographic data to the Department of Labor. The first analysis, based on three years of data, shows some improvement, but disparities remain the widest in low-wage and craft occupations. Researchers recommend expanding the reported data to get the full picture of wage equity in Illinois.
A ‘recession’ is arriving for people who want jobs in technology

By Danielle Abril
Dec 18, 2025 2:18 pm - Newly released jobs market data paints a murky picture ahead for the tech industry, which continues to slash workers.
Ready for a fresh start? 2025 has taken a toll on managers

By Mary Lynn Fayoumi
Dec 17, 2025 8:24 am - When comparing notes with others in management positions, I find they share similar feelings about the toll 2025 has taken. The combination of political, economic, technological, and competitive challenges has led to an increased workload and complex decisions.
Wall Street wants everyone using AI except its job applicants

By Annika Inampudi and Paula Sambo
Nov 22, 2025 1:55 pm - As Wall Street’s biggest firms tout the many ways artificial intelligence is making their employees better, from tellers helping customers with account issues to investment bankers arranging multibillion-dollar deals, there’s one group they don’t want using AI: job candidates.

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