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#CEO say #AI is making work more efficient. #Employees tell a different story.
Companies are spending vast sums on AI expecting the technology to boost efficiency, but a new survey from AI consulting firm Section found that two-thirds of non-management workers among 5,000 white-collar respondents say they save less than two hours a week or no time at all, while more than 40% of executives report the technology saves them upward of eight hours weekly.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/ceos-say-ai-is-making-work-more-efficient-employees-tell-a-different-story/ar-AA1UE3Tq

2 Desjardins: … which is straining the #economy. For their part, #employees believe there is a greater likelihood of losing their job in this environment. Those concerns seem to have contributed to the self-reported increase in the probability of missing a #debt payment … 🧵 #BOC #cdnecon

The percentage of U.S. #employees using #AI in the #workplace increased slightly in Q4 2025, with frequent use rising from 10% to 12% since 2023. AI use is most prevalent in knowledge-based industries and remote-capable roles, with leaders reporting the highest levels of use. Frequent use continues to grow within specific segments of the workforce. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/701195/frequent-workplace-continued-rise.aspx?eicker.news #tech #media #news

#RemoteWork does not reduce the engagement of #CivilServants; they are the main drivers for #PublicSector effectiveness. Remote work is a benefit that must be offered by any attractive employer: doi.org/10.1007/s121... #Labour #Employees #WorkFromHome #Telework #Smartwork #WorkFromAnywhere

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“#Vimeo is laying off employees around the globe just months after the Italian #software company #BendingSpoons acquired the platform for $1.38 billion, as reported earlier by Business Insider. Even though it’s not clear how many people were laid off, #DaveBrown, Vimeo’s former #BrandVP, says in a post on #LinkedIn that “a large portion of the company” was impacted.

Other former #employees echo this statement in posts online, with one video #engineer saying “almost everyone” at the company was laid off, “including the entire video team.” Another #SoftwareEngineer says he was laid off along with “a gigantic amount of the company.””

#WhiteCollar / #ZeroHourWork <https://www.theverge.com/news/866238/vimeo-layoffs-bending-spoons-acquisition> (paywall) / <https://archive.md/VeJjp>

Governance Structures Missing in Martin Whittaker's Vision of a moral form of #capitalism. Formal #CorpGov mechanisms are needed for voice & impact. https://www.corpgov.net/2026/01/governance-structures-missing-in-whittakers-vision/ #ESG #Stakeholders #ESOPs #employeeownership Also posted a new song: "A Seat at the Table," as well as link to music catalog, including "All the Brains in the Room" #stakeholders #ESG #workers #employees #ESOPs

Employers must treat employee wellbeing as one of top priorities.

Today, as majority of companies are prioritizing productivity and profitability while putting stronger attention to implementing AI organization-wide, there is a growing need to put more focus on employee wellbeing which is critical determinant of sustainable success and business growth.

Wellbeing of employees cannot be treated as a checkbox. Companies that overlook the holistic health of their workforce risk not only diminished morale but also the insidious creep of burnout which is a silent epidemic that undermines both individual performance, and collective organizational resilience and operations. Executives and managers should put stronger emphasis on prioritizing employee wellbeing and treat it as a strategic factor affecting performance and long-term growth. Fostering a culture that nurtures mental, emotional and physcial health is a necessity.

Burnout is more than just a fatigue

Burnout, characterized by the World Health Organization as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress, manifests through emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy. It is not merely a personal failing but a systemic issue rooted in organizational structures that prioritize output over human sustainability. Employees grappling with burnout often experience a decline in creativity, engagement, and loyalty, leading to higher turnover rates, increased recruitment costs and lower performance at work.

For companies, this translates into tangible losses. For example, burned-out employees are more likely to take sick days and seek employment at other organization. Thus, addressing burnout is about compassion and financial and business necessity.

The morale-productivity nexus

Morale, the collective confidence and enthusiasm of employees, serves as one of the most important pillars of organizational culture. High morale correlates with enhanced collaboration, innovation, work satisfaction and productivity, while low morale leads to disengagement and resistance to change. When employees feel valued and supported, they are more likely to invest more efforts into their roles, therefore improving quality of their work, strengthening the organization, its performance, and contributing to better satisfaction of clients and other stakeholders. Moreover, employees are more keen to speak positively about their organization and be more proud of working at it, which is a positive factor that support employer branding efforts and PR activities aimed at presenting the organization as dedicated to building a healthy and positive workplace.

Conversely, neglecting wellbeing erodes trust and psychological safety, creating a vicious cycle where stress begets underperformance, further exacerbating burnout.

Companies that embed wellbeing into core business strategies, such as through flexible work arrangements, mental health resources and recognition programs, can cultivate an environment where morale thrives, directly fueling productivity.

Strategies for cultivating wellbeing

Proactive measures to safeguard employee wellbeing must transcend superficial perks and address systemic stressors. Leadership plays a foundational role; managers trained in empathetic communication and workload management can identify early signs of distress and intervene effectively.

Implementing transparent policies around work-life balance, such as mandatory time-off and no-after-hours communication expectations (with exception to urgent or crisis situations), signals a commitment to respect boundaries.

Additionally, investing in mental health support, such as counseling services and training managers to be able to be more supportive of their subordinates, demonstrates that the organization views wellbeing as integral to performance.

Regular feedback mechanisms, such as anonymous surveys, empower employees to voice concerns without fear of reprisal, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

A lot can be written about how to cultivate wellbeing within an organization with strategies and recommendations depending on industry, organization’s size and organizational culture. In future articles, I will explain what measures and programs can be implemented by organizations to effectively improve wellbeing of employees.

Ways to measure impact

For many companies, especially those privately-owned, measuring impact is important and enough to understand how effectiveness of wellbeing initiatives. However, for management boards of companies that are under a strong pressure from investors (like companies which stocks are traded on exchanges), quantifying the return of investment of wellbeing initiatives is important for securing executive buy-in and for executives to justify them to shareholders.

Metrics like productivity scores, employee retention, and eNPS (employee Net Promoter Score) provide tangible evidence of effectiveness of wellbeing programs. For instance, a company can showcase savings on healthcare costs over two years through its wellbeing programs, clearly showing the financial viability of such investments. Moreover, qualitative data, gathered via focus groups or sessions, can present the human impact, reinforcing the narrative that wellbeing drives compassion, productivity, performance and competitiveness.

Prioritizing employee wellbeing is about future-proofing operations

We are living in times that are defined by intensive competiton, rapid technological change and global uncertainty. This creates a landscape in which companies that champion employee wellbeing are not merely adhering to social responsibility, but also future-proofing their operations.

Through dismantling the stigma around mental health, redesigning workflows to prioritize mental health and embedding empathy into leadership practices, organizations can eliminate burnout, which is a severe liability, and foster an environment creating more opportunities for growth. Ultimately, a workforce that feels seen, heard and supported is one that will innovate relentlessly, collaborate seamlessly and propel the company towards enduring success.

The choice is clear: invest in wellbeing today, or pay the price of disengagement tomorrow.

#EmployeeWellbeing #wellbeing #employment #business #health #MentalHealth #impact #OrganizationalCulture #workers #employees #work #workplace #PR #PublicRelations #EmployerBranding #reputation #ReputationManagement #management #sustainability

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"I used to resent my #employees for taking long #vacations. Here's why I no longer feel that way."

https://www.businessinsider.com/ceo-resented-workers-who-took-vacations-burnout-2026-1

#work #employment #travel #holiday #job

Workers owed thousands after CEO’s venture fails — again
Calgary employees fighting for thousands in missing wages discovered that the entrepreneur they worked for was also behind another business that didn’t pay its bills. An employment lawyer says a ‘corporate veil’ helps protect individuals from personal liability when a company fails.
#business #wages #employees #Alberta #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/unpaid-wages-kanopii-3volution-9.7038909?cmp=rss

Alberta employees seek thousands in missing pay; not the first time CEO’s venture leaves workers out money
Calgary employees fighting for thousands in missing wages discovered that the entrepreneur they worked for was also behind another business that didn’t pay its bills. An employment lawyer says a ‘corporate veil’ helps protect individuals from personal liab...
#business #wages #employees #Alberta #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/unpaid-wages-kanopii-3volution-9.7038909?cmp=rss

Employees seek thousands in missing pay — not the first time CEO’s venture leaves workers out money
Calgary employees fighting for thousands in missing wages discovered that the entrepreneur they worked for was also behind another business that didn’t pay its bills. An employment lawyer says a ‘corporate veil’ helps protect individuals from personal liability w...
#business #wages #employees #Alberta #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/unpaid-wages-kanopii-3volution-9.7038909?cmp=rss

This Alberta man’s failed business left employees out thousands. Then he opened another company
Calgary employees fighting for thousands in missing wages discovered that the entrepreneur they worked for was also behind another business that didn’t pay its bills. An employment lawyer says a ‘corporate veil’ helps protect individuals from personal liability when ...
#business #wages #employees #Alberta #Calgary
https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/unpaid-wages-kanopii-3volution-9.7038909?cmp=rss

More courtesy [between 1936 and 1941]
1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. | Poster promoting better interpersonal communications in the workplace, showing two men arguing.

#quarreling #posters #color #screenprints #employees #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/98518550/

The image depicts a poster with bold text at the top that reads "MORE COURTESY." The background is yellow, and there are two stylized figures in orange. These figures appear to be men engaged in an argument or dispute over some paperwork on a table between them. They have exaggerated expressions of anger or frustration, which seems ironic given the message conveyed by the text above them.
The poster appears to be promoting better interpersonal communication within the workplace through courtesy and respect among colleagues. The design is simple with strong lines, flat colors without shading or gradients, and it has a somewhat vintage style suggesting that this piece might have been created during the 1936-1941 period as mentioned in the additional information.
This image serves to raise awareness of how important it can be for people working together to treat one another with kindness rather than aggression.

More courtesy [between 1936 and 1941]
1 print on board (poster) : silkscreen, color. | Poster promoting better interpersonal communications in the workplace, showing an angry man seated behind a desk and a cowering subordinate.

#theGreatDepression #theUnitedStates #posters #color #screenprints #employees #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/98518549/

This image is a vintage poster with bold, graphic illustration style typical of early to mid-20th century advertising and propaganda. The dominant colors are yellow for the background and orange-red for the figures and objects within it.
In the center stands an imposing figure representing authority or management: this person has balding hair, wears glasses, and exhibits a stern expression with furrowed brows and clenched teeth; he sits behind a large desk on which rests his right fist. His posture exudes power and perhaps some frustration or impatience.
Seated in front of the authoritative figure is another character who appears smaller, suggesting subordination. This person has spiked hair and an anxious expression with eyes cast downward towards their knees, implying fear or nervousness as they sit in a submissive position on what seems to be the edge of the desk. The contrast between these two figures emphasizes the power dynamic at play.
The text above them reads "MORE COURTESY" in bold yellow capital letters that match the background color, which draws attention and underlines the message being conveyed by this poster. It suggests a call for improved interpersonal communication or behavior within an organizational context, where one might expect confrontational interactions between superiors and subordinates.
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Lots of books are written telling CEOs and CMOs how to build more innovative companies from the top-down. #ChrisBarez-Brown has written one that’s more bottom-up. We review Shine: http://the-agency-review.com/shine-survive-thrive @BarezBrown @penguinusa #employees #innovation #futureofwork #business

Thousands of public, private sector workers will be working from the office again in 2026

#work #office #rules #employees #Ontario #Alberta
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/year-return-to-office-9.7032172?cmp=rss

Thousands of public, private sector workers will be working from the office again in 2026
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country, including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta, who will soon be required back in the office full time.

#work #office #rules #employees #Ontario #Alberta
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/year-return-to-office-9.7032172?cmp=rss

Thousands of public, private sector workers will be working from the office again in 2026
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country, including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta, who will soon be required back in the office full time.

#work #office #rules #employees #Ontario #Alberta
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/year-return-to-office-9.7032172?cmp=rss

Thousands of public, private sector workers will be working from the office again in 2026
The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office work for many employees across the country, including tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario and Alberta, who will soon be required back in the office full time.

#work #office #rules #employees #Ontario #Alberta
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/year-return-to-office-9.7032172?cmp=rss

#Employees

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