Inside CDC, Shooting Adds to Trauma as Workers Describe Projects, Careers in Limbo
CDC workers whose jobs have been reinstated after dizzying Trump administration disruptions say they remain stuck in a budgetary, political, and professional limbo. Their work includes major agency priorities such as HIV testing and monitoring, as well as work at the nation’s leading sexually transmitted infections lab. And while employees are back, many projects have […]
The 7 Most Popular Work Terms We Learned This Year
OsakaWayne Studios via Getty Images Did you love “lazy girl jobs” and “bare minimum Mondays” this year? In 2023, a lot of professionals sought ways to balance the pressures of work against their mental health and well-being. Spend enough time in the workforce and you’ll learn that our jobs can be the source of many […]
The ‘Pleasanteeism’ Trap: 5 Ways To Be More Assertive At Work
Many of us have people-pleasing tendencies that tend to come out strongest in our jobs. If you’re someone who takes on more than they can handle, shows up to work even if you don’t feel well, or avoids raising legitimate concerns or asking for help when you need it, you might be a people pleaser. […]