The drive to unionize goes beyond pay and benefits

A good opinion, once lost, is lost forever. Amazon has raised wages and dropped drug testing to attract new hires at fulfillment centers, but with a reputation for poor working conditions, fresh candidates could still run dry.

Robots may be introduced to offset worker shortages. To address staffing issues, Amazon has revealed “Proteus,” a fully autonomous robot, that will operate in fulfillment centers so people can “focus on more rewarding work.”

What are your thoughts on robots in the workplace?

Drop a ?? if you’re in support, ??if you think it’s got some potential, and ??if you’re holding out on where you stand.

We need to redefine “success” at work. Toxic leaders can arise because companies promote high-performing employees into management positions—but those skills don’t always translate to leadership.?

The drive to unionize goes beyond pay and benefits. Apple retail workers, who voted to form the company’s first US union at a store in Maryland, are seeking to have a voice in company operations.?

Even pop stars are feeling the Great Resignation. In her clubby single, “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé captures a cultural moment of burnout with capitalism, and a desire to build meaning outside the grind of work.?

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