Students can now major in AI, blunt performance reviews are coming and sick days just got more complex
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Brace for blunt performance reviews
Constructive criticism isn’t always easy to hear, but performance reviews this year could be especially brutal, warns The Wall Street Journal. Companies want to see workers operating at maximum efficiency. Businesses want to be sure “every seat is filled by the right person,” said Dave Carhart, an adviser at Lattice, a human-resources software company. Read more on how you can prepare here. ✏️ Rob Sacks
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Students can now major in AI
Though many workers view generative artificial intelligence as a threat to white-collar jobs, younger generations hope to build careers around the technology. Enter undergraduate AI-engineering programs, with the University of Pennsylvania last week becoming the first Ivy League school to say it will offer the major in the fall. Keep reading to find out more. ✏️ Melissa Cantor
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This week's topic: New normal for sick days
Taking a sick day used to be simple, but the common practice has become more convoluted, reports Axios. At home, working while sick doesn’t affect anyone else, but going into the office while sick leaves coworkers at risk. “Changing norms and the threat of layoffs together might push some workers to forgo sick days they really should take,” Axios writes, citing managing partner of Workplace Intelligence Dan Schawbel . With return-to-office mandates on the rise, employees accustomed to working through their illness are showing up in person and creating tension with colleagues. Not only are offices and workplaces reeling; parents and students are equally confused by this new era.
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5moTo be honest it is a no brainer. Your health comes first. No one should require you to work while you are sick and I am pretty sure there are laws that protect you, especially in the EU. You shouldn't be afraid of being fired just for being sick and wanting to rest and take time off. Of course there are exceptions, when you are the sole point of contact for something and you need to update the team or someone else because of something that was ongoing for instance. But don't be fooled, it is plain and simple, you are sick, you stay home, don't work and rest till you recover and are able to work. No one should force you to work while you are ill and if they do, document it.
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8moIn the realm of workplace dynamics, the handling of sick days has grown more intricate. While remote work offers a buffer, the choice to attend the office while unwell poses risks to colleagues. Amid evolving norms and job security concerns, employees may hesitate to take essential sick leave. (Which several folks fail to see and understand) As offices transition back to in-person work, tensions arise between those accustomed to soldiering on through illnesses and colleagues prioritizing health. This dynamic extends beyond workplaces, affecting parents and students alike. It's like taking away a bone from a dog! To address these challenges, employers should consider policies that prioritize employee well-being. Flexible sick leave options, remote work accommodations for the unwell, and fostering a culture that encourages responsible sick day usage can strike a balance between productivity and health.
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8moAs an employer, I'm all about making sure our team is taken care of. One big thing for me is making sure everyone gets enough paid sick leave – because health comes first, right? I also want to keep things transparent, so we're all on the same page about how things work. It's all about looking out for each other and making sure this place is a great one to work. #linkedinnews #theinsider #employeewellness