Welcome to our weekly roundup of important workplace news, top media trends, current events and the latest from Limeade. At Limeade, we’re busy staying up to date with current events that impact employees and the workplace. This Week in Work highlights the latest industry news so you can be in the know, while at work.
This Week in Work:
1. Extending WFH policies
Amazon and now Microsoft have extended their work from home policies, for anyone who is able, until October.
2. Amazon VP Resigns over firings of employees
Criticizing a number of recent firings by Amazon, a prominent Vice President resigned.
3. Employees hoping to work from home after the pandemic
Dr. Laura Hamill, Limeade Chief People Officer and Chief Science Officer shares her advice for making current flexible work programs more accommodating.
4. Remote inclusion
An article in HR Executive shares how to foster inclusion in a remote work environment.
5. Goodbye open office layout
An article in the New York Times discusses how workplace layouts will need a makeover.
Thanks for tuning in to This Week in Work — see you next week!