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Hybrid work can create unexpected problems and less certainty to workers’ routines than if they go either fully remote or fully in-office. LYCS Architecture on Unsplash

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it

Many employees say they prefer flexibility when it comes to working in the office, but they find it creates uncertainty and unpredictability.
Qu'est-ce qui pourrait vous empêcher de défendre un collègue traité injustement ? AnVr/E+ via Getty Images

Distrust and disempowerment, not apathy, keep employees from supporting marginalized colleagues

The reasons colleagues stay silent when co-workers are mistreated may not be what you assume − and it’s not what companies typically spend money on in their efforts to create a fair environment.
Would-be allies often feel like impostors, new research finds. The resulting cycle of anxiety is bad for mental health and workplace culture alike. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images Plus

You care about fairness at work – so why do you feel like a fake?

The impostor phenomenon shows up with allyship too, new research shows. When people wrongly feel like they don’t have the skills to support their colleagues, the result can be a vicious cycle.
Empathy has long been viewed as a straightforward strength in leadership, but it has recently become a political flashpoint. (Getty Images/Unsplash+)

Empathy is under attack — but it remains vital for leadership and connection

For decades, empathy was unequivocally viewed as an asset, but today, some view it as a liability. Two experts in management explain why it’s so important for leaders.
Many Black Americans want to bring their faith to work but face discrimination. Keeproll/E+ via Getty Images

Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace

Researchers found that when Black Christians mentioned their faith at work, they feared they would be discriminated against because of both their race and their religion.

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