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# WorkforceWise

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- [Why Highly Qualified Workers Still Can’t Get Interviews in 2026 and What You Can Do About It](https://workforcewise.org/why-highly-qualified-workers-still-cant-get-interviews-in-2026-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/) - Even highly qualified workers are doing everything right—and still hearing nothing back. In 2026’s broken hiring system, landing interviews isn’t about talent alone, and understanding why is the first step to beating it.
- [The Remote Work Migration Is Quietly Changing America’s Suburban Politics](https://workforcewise.org/the-remote-work-migration-is-quietly-changing-americas-suburban-politics/) - Small town politics have been quietly shifting since 2020.
- [Recent Democratic Landslides Reveal Diverse Working-Class Voting Blocks](https://workforcewise.org/last-nights-democratic-landslides-reveal-diverse-working-class-voting-blocks/) - After Democrats swept a series of key races this week, the 2026 midterms are shaping up to be a referendum on how the economy feels to workers—not just what the data says. With Donald Trump’s approval rating at a record low and the “working class” fractured into distinct voter groups, the next two election cycles may redefine what it means to speak for labor in America.
- [Hiring Slowdown Isn't Because of AI, Economists Find](https://workforcewise.org/hiring-slowdown-isnt-because-of-ai-economists-find/) - Economists blame economic uncertainty, not AI, when explaining the current hiring and wage freeze.
- [Subtract by Leidy Klotz](https://workforcewise.org/subtract-leidy-klotz/) - You've been to plenty of meetings where you add "to-dos" but have you ever deliberately considered "stop-doings"? Find out how subtracting is a new form of innovation.
- [Trump Should Watch This Hiring Industry Metric If He Wants to "Protect American Jobs"](https://workforcewise.org/trump-should-watch-this-hiring-industry-metric-if-he-wants-to-protect-american-jobs/) - The online jobs workforce is diversifying, not just by ethnicity, but geographically. There is a lesser-known HR vertical which has surpassed $5 Billion in estimated revenue and is growing at a 6.8% YoY rate, signaling a growing trend in crossing borders to hire candidates.
- [The 8 Most Unexpected Places Gen Z Remote Workers Are Calling Home](https://workforcewise.org/the-8-most-unexpected-places-gen-z-remote-workers-are-calling-home/) - Gen Z remote workers are quietly reshaping the American map.
- [Why Layoff Anxiety Is Pushing Workers to Burn Out in Silence](https://workforcewise.org/why-layoff-anxiety-is-pushing-workers-to-burn-out-in-silence/) - Recent survey revealed that more than 80% of workers are worried about losing their job in 2025, and it's having an impact on productivity. Are you one of them?
- [Corporate Math: A New Hire Makes 95% of Your Salary… But You’re Training Them](https://workforcewise.org/corporate-math-a-new-hire-makes-95-of-your-salary-but-youre-training-them/) - Experts are calling this phenomenon "salary compression" and shows that economically, loyalty's stock is plunging.
- [You’re Not Paranoid. Work Really Did Get More Fragile.](https://workforcewise.org/youre-not-paranoid-work-really-did-get-more-fragile/) - You’re not imagining it — jobs really have become more precarious. From contract work replacing full-time roles to companies shedding benefits and slashing staff at the first hint of a slowdown, the modern middle class is standing on thinner ice than ever before.
- [Fed’s Rate Cut Is Easy Money for Banks, Warning Sign of a Slowing Economy](https://workforcewise.org/feds-rate-cut-is-easy-money-for-banks-warning-sign-of-a-slowing-economy/) - When the Federal Reserve (the Fed) announced yet another interest‑rate cut, it was framed as a move to bolster growth and support workers. But scratch the surface and you’ll find a more complicated picture: one in which cheap money flows quickly toward banks and investors, while signals flash that the real economy may be losing
- [Markets Tank as Consumer Confidence Is Killed Off By More Trump Tariffs and DOGE Misinformation](https://workforcewise.org/markets-tank-as-consumer-confidence-is-killed-off-by-more-trump-tariffs-and-doge-misinformation/) - Trump and Musk put an end to the greatest period of economic expansion the world has ever seen.
- [How Business Leaders Should Prepare for The US Regime Change](https://workforcewise.org/how-business-leaders-should-prepare-for-the-us-regime-change/) - An era of authoritarian-led hyper-inflation is likely on the horizon. There are some clear playbooks for this that include reduced investment, AI-driven decisions and hiring overseas.
- [National Nuclear Security Firings and Reversal: a Case Study of the Lowest-Grade Incompetence](https://workforcewise.org/national-nuclear-security-firings-and-reversal-a-case-study-of-the-lowest-grade-incompetence/) - Incompetence in the White House just got nuclear. What does it mean when the leader of our nation's largest workforce has no impulse control?
- [A Theory for this Golden Age of High Confidence, Low Expertise](https://workforcewise.org/the-golden-age-of-high-confidence-low-expertise/) - The shame which had accompanied the ineptness of past administrations has died, signaling a Golden Age of confident incompetence. Is this ugly moment showing up at your workplace?
- [Research Shows a Shifting Perception About The American Dream](https://workforcewise.org/research-shows-a-shifting-perception-about-the-american-dream/) - The traditional narrative of the American Dream is dying and a new perception about America is taking hold.
- [Adaptive Leadership: How to Adopt the Most Sought-After Leadership Style in 2025](https://workforcewise.org/adaptive-leadership/) - Adaptive Leadership is defined as the ability to anticipate future needs of an organization and lead during times of uncertainty. Here are the skills you need to master to be an adaptive leader in 2025.
- [9 Leadership Trends and Styles to Watch in 2025](https://workforcewise.org/10-leadership-trends-and-styles-to-watch-in-2025/) - These leadership trends for 2025 stem from a need for an adaptive mentality in a world quickly changed by AI, mental illness and climate disasters.
- [The Trump/DOGE Federal Firings Part 4: National Parks, Consumer Protection, Agriculture, and Federal Grants](https://workforcewise.org/the-trump-doge-federal-firings-part-4-national-parks-consumer-protection-agriculture-and-federal-grants/) - This is Part 4 of a 6-part series on Trump and Musk's executive overreach to reshape the United States Federal Government.Read our Part 1: Impact on Federal Employees and AgenciesPart 2: Impact on Probationary EmployeesPart 3: Education, VA, Energy and Human Health Services The Trump administration’s approach to federal agencies was characterized by aggressive restructuring,
- [The Trump/DOGE Gutting, Part 3: Education, VA, Energy, and HHS](https://workforcewise.org/the-trump-doge-federal-government-gutting-part-3-education-va-energy-and-hhs/) - We continue our series on the Trump / DOGE cuts to vital Federal Government programs.
- [Regime Change in America: Authoritarian Imperialism](https://workforcewise.org/regime-change-in-america-authoritarian-imperialism/) - In America, a regime change has occurred without violence. Anne Applebaum explains that the US has officially joined Russia and China as the 3rd authoritarian global adversary.
- [Empowering LGBT+ Employees: A Roadmap to Workplace Equality](https://workforcewise.org/empowering-lgbt-employees-a-roadmap-to-workplace-equality/) - Discover how empowering LGBT+ employees can pave the way for a more inclusive and vibrant workplace.
- [A Comprehensive Look at the Trump/DOGE Federal Government Firings and Layoffs, Part 1: Worker and Agency Impacts](https://workforcewise.org/a-comprehensive-look-at-the-trump-doge-federal-government-firings-and-layoffs-part-1-introduction-to-agency-impacts/) - While DOGE, seemingly off the Executive Branch's leash, guts Federal Agencies at breathtaking speed, a lack of data, reporting and, frankly, expertise, have many experts concerned of an impending constitutional crisis.
- [The Surprising Origins of the term: "The American Dream"](https://workforcewise.org/the-surprising-origins-of-the-term-the-american-dream/) - The optimistic term came from the depths of the bleakest economic crisis in US History.
- [The New American Dream, Part 1: How a Story of an "Eroded American Dream" Emerged](https://workforcewise.org/the-new-american-dream-part-1-how-a-story-of-an-eroded-american-dream-emerged/) - For most Americans, the concept known as The American Dream has taken on new meanings and a story of eroding opportunity has emerged.
- ["Innovate or Die": The Surprising Origins of "Side Project Time"](https://workforcewise.org/innovate-or-die-the-surprising-origins-of-side-project-time/) - As "20% Side Project Time" becomes less popular at maturing tech companies, we remember the surprising origin of this concept that dates all the way back to World War II at 3M.
- [Trump/DOGE Federal Government Firings and Layoffs, Part 2: Probationary Employee Layoffs](https://workforcewise.org/trump-doge-federal-government-firings-and-layoffs-part-2-probationary-employee-layoffs/) - This is Part 2 of a 6-Part Series on the Trump/DOGE Government Employee Firings.Part 1: Employee Impacts of Trump/DOGE Government Firings In a continuation of the unprecedented federal workforce reductions initiated by the Trump administration, probationary employees have emerged as the latest targets of widespread layoffs. These employees, typically with less than a year of
- [Trump Exploits Washington DC Plane Tragedy to Dismantle Diversity in Aviation](https://workforcewise.org/trump-exploits-washington-dc-plane-tragedy-to-dismantle-diversity-in-aviation/) - Moments after first responders declared 67 dead in the tragedy of American Airlines Flight 5342, President Trump politicizes the plane crash while simultaneously decrying Democratic politicization. Washington, D.C.—As the nation mourns the devastating midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport on January 30, which claimed the lives of 64 passengers and crew members on Flight
- [Americans Still Can't Agree On What TikTok Really Is](https://workforcewise.org/americans-still-cant-agree-on-what-tiktok-really-is/) - TikTok was recently banned and then brought back online in the United States in a confusing weekend before Trump's second inauguration. Most Americans still don't know what TikTok was originally designed to do, nor do they agree on the reasons to ban (or not ban) the controversial app.
- [Research Shows Months of Lost Productivity After Elections Due to Political Talk at Work](https://workforcewise.org/research-shows-months-of-lost-productivity-after-elections-due-to-political-talk-at-work/) - According to research, every election cycle in the US brings a productivity cost to workplaces, but can it be avoided? Some companies may have figured it out by (temporarily) reinstating remote work.
- [What's an EOR and When Do You Need One?](https://workforcewise.org/whats-an-eor-and-when-do-you-need-one/) - For companies wanting to hire overseas seamlessly and compliantly, an EOR (Employer of Record) is probably well-worth It.
- [The Little-Known History of Utah's Tech Boom](https://workforcewise.org/the-little-known-history-of-utahs-tech-boom/) - Few people credit this early 21st century law that gave Utah an edge during the tech boom of the last 20 years. We take a look at the law and its 20-year impact.
- [Employer of Record (EOR) vs. Staffing Agency: What’s the Difference?](https://workforcewise.org/employer-of-record-eor-vs-staffing-agency-whats-the-difference/) - Thinking of expanding your hiring overseas? There are some things that an EOR (Employer of Record) may do better than your average hiring agency or staffing software.
- [Economists Say Trump's Mass Deportations and Immigration Bans are Gasoline on the Inflation Fire](https://workforcewise.org/economists-say-trumps-mass-deportations-and-immigration-bans-are-gasoline-on-the-inflation-fire/) - Trump has fulfilled campaign promises in his first days in office by issuing radical executive orders, including one that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the US. Economists warn that Trump is sitting on an inflationary powder keg of misguided ideas to appease his nationalist constituents that will drive prices up in the US.
- [What Can Agentic AI Really Do? Anthropic Opened Up, and It Clarified A Lot](https://workforcewise.org/what-can-agentic-ai-really-do-anthropic-opened-up-and-it-clarified-a-lot/) - Anthropic, the creator of the LLM known as Claude published an interesting paper last month explaining how they create custom AI Agents for their clients. This paper is now being held up by industry experts and practitioners as the standard definition for Agentic AI.
- [EOR vs. PEO: What Are the Pros and Cons?](https://workforcewise.org/eor-vs-peo-what-are-the-pros-and-cons/) - It's the age of global hiring and connectivity. EORs (Employment of Record) is a relatively new type of service to help you streamline and grow your overseas team quickly and compliantly. How do these new types of service providers differ from traditional PEOs (Professional Employer Orgnization)?
- [Sunday Edition: AI May Enslave Us, Just Not In a Sci-Fi Way](https://workforcewise.org/sunday-edition-ai-may-enslave-us-just-not-in-a-sci-fi-way/) - To understand how AI may actually cause humans to work more while producing lower-quality products, one must fully understand the true meaning of the Luddite Movement.
- [When Does AI Take the Human Out of Human Resources?](https://workforcewise.org/when-does-ai-take-the-human-out-of-human-resources/) - AI threatens to take the human touch out of an already-impersonal corporate department.
- [United States Bitcoin Reserve: Timeline and Details](https://workforcewise.org/united-states-bitcoin-reserve-timeline-and-details/) - Trump, Musk and others taking office in 2025 will have an outsized affect on the price of Bitcoin and the stabilization of adjacent speculative markets from the web 3 movement.
- [Should You Be Yourself at Work? Research Says: Sometimes](https://workforcewise.org/should-you-be-yourself-at-work-research-says-sometimes/) - Younger generations in the workforce value authenticity and in bringing their "whole self" to work. When is it advantageous to be yourself at work and when can it backfire?
- [Revealing Workplace Biases: Identifying, Confronting, and Resolving](https://workforcewise.org/revealing-workplace-biases-identifying-confronting-and-resolving/) - Biases persistently exist in workplaces worldwide, manifesting as subtle, unconscious preferences or prejudices that significantly impact decision-making, interpersonal dynamics, and professional opportunities. Addressing biases is crucial for cultivating environments that are fair and inclusive, enabling every individual to thrive and contribute effectively. We will delve into the common biases prevalent in modern workplaces. We will
- [Friend & Foe by Adam Galinsky](https://workforcewise.org/friend-foe-by-adam-galinsky-a-leadership-guide/) - Perhaps the most interesting discussion in Friend & Foe by Adam Galinsky is about how most leaders with an imbalance of power are unaware of others' perspectives, and how leaders can improve their ability to see the world through others' shoes.
- [Starbucks Union Workers in Long Island Strike](https://workforcewise.org/starbucks-union-workers-in-long-island-strike/) - Starbucks stores have been affected by nationwide strikes since Christmas with over 300 stores affected, and yesterday 2 Long Island stores joined the fray.
- [Employment and Labor Law: 2024 Highlights and 2025 Outlook](https://workforcewise.org/employment-and-labor-law-2024-highlights-and-2025-outlook/) - We look at the highlights of 2024's changes in employment law and look at what 2025's labor law changes might have in store.
- [Bird Flu, H5N1 Most Likely to Affect Workers With Limited Healthcare Options](https://workforcewise.org/bird-flu-h5n1-most-likely-to-affect-workers-with-limited-healthcare-options/) - H5N1 Virus, also known as Avian or Bird Flu is on the rise. As more mammalian hosts have been identified carrying the virus, health experts warn of possible epidemic amongst migrant and working class communities on the horizon where healthcare is harder to come by.
- [Workplace Green Flags: Signs of a Truly Inclusive and Diverse Environment](https://workforcewise.org/workplace-green-flags-signs-of-a-truly-inclusive-and-diverse-environment/) - In recent years, diversity and inclusion have become not just buzzwords but crucial indicators of a healthy and thriving workplace culture. Organizations that prioritize diversity and inclusion (D&I) not only attract top talent but also foster innovation, creativity, and employee satisfaction. However, it's not always easy to discern whether an organization truly embodies these values.
- [People That Feel Like They Belong Perform on a Higher Plane](https://workforcewise.org/lead-with-love-boosting-team-brilliance-through-inclusive-leadership/) - Inclusivity isn't just an idea; it's a guiding principle that fosters respect and belonging for all, regardless of background or viewpoint.
- [Do Less, Part 2: Why We Fail to Fill Our Schedule with Things That Make Us Happy](https://workforcewise.org/do-less-part-2-why-we-fail-to-fill-our-schedule-with-things-that-make-us-happy/) - In this part 2 of our "Do Less" Features series, we look at Dr. Cassie Holmes' insights about time management's relationship to happiness and a number of hidden biases we carry that make us commit to things that don't make us happy.
- [Who are the Market Makers?](https://workforcewise.org/who-are-the-market-makers/) - And how did the Market Makers acquire so much control over the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
- [Do Less, Part 1: Navigating Demands of Others](https://workforcewise.org/do-less-part-1-navigating-demands-of-others/) - In this 2-part WorkforceWise Feature series, we tackle the big question that researchers connect to "happiness" and "satisfaction with life": what is eating up all of our time and how can we do less?
- [5 Empathy Skills (with Examples) You Need In Order To Be An Influential Leader](https://workforcewise.org/5-empathy-skills-you-need-to-be-an-influential-leader/) - Leadership extends beyond mere authority and decision-making; it involves skillfully guiding others towards shared objectives.
- [Self-Awareness: The Blueprint to Conflict Resolution and Workplace Harmony](https://workforcewise.org/self-awareness-the-blueprint-to-conflict-resolution-and-workplace-harmony/) - Navigate workplace harmony through the lens of self-awareness.
- [Break Free from People-Pleasing with These 10 Powerful Tips](https://workforcewise.org/break-free-from-people-pleasing-with-these-10-powerful-tips/) - People pleasing is characterized by a strong desire to gain approval and avoid conflict at the expense of one's own needs and desires.
- [The Invisible Costs of Work Anxiety, and What You Can Do About It](https://workforcewise.org/the-invisible-business-and-human-costs-of-work-anxiety-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/) - Why mastering stress amidst work pressures is vital for well-being and productivity.
- [Master Emotional Intelligence and Maintain Workplace Harmony](https://workforcewise.org/master-emotional-intelligence-and-maintain-workplace-harmony/) - The secrets to creating a harmonious workplace where productivity and positivity thrive lies in Emotional Intelligence.
- [Identifying Signs of Work Anxiety and 5 Tips to Overcome It](https://workforcewise.org/identifying-signs-of-work-anxiety-and-5-tips-to-overcome-it/) - The 2022 APA study revealed work-related stress among many employees, leading to cognitive weariness, emotional exhaustion, physical fatigue, and diminished interest, motivation, and energy at work.
- [Unlocking the Secrets to Defeating Workplace Discrimination: Your Key to Resolution](https://workforcewise.org/unlocking-the-secrets-to-defeating-workplace-discrimination-your-key-to-resolution/) - Discrimination in the workplace remains a persistent issue, despite strides made toward equality and inclusivity. From subtle biases to overt acts, discrimination can manifest in various forms, affecting individuals based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and more. Addressing discrimination is not just a moral imperative but also essential for creating a healthy and
- [Navigating Workplace Conflict and Strategies to Resolve Them](https://workforcewise.org/navigating-workplace-conflict-and-strategies-to-resolve-them/) - Work conflict is inherent in organizational dynamics due to diverse perspectives, priorities, and personalities among employees.
- [The Mental Health Cost of Being a "People Pleaser"](https://workforcewise.org/mental-health-cost-of-being-a-people-pleaser/) - Once you recognize the signs and understand what's causing it, it's very possible to change.
- [Incivility Is On The Rise](https://workforcewise.org/incivility-is-on-the-rise/) - Incivility and rudeness at work according to Christine Porath is on the rise -- and what that means for your bottom line.
- [How Your Subconscious Solves Complex Problems at Work](https://workforcewise.org/how-your-subconscious-solves-complex-problems-at-work/) - Our subconscious does a lot of work for us... if we just let it.
- [Guide to Receiving Government and Employer Support for Severe ADHD](https://workforcewise.org/guide-to-receiving-government-and-employer-support-for-severe-adhd/) - A guide with links and explanations on how to receive government assistance if you have severe ADHD, and what employers should be doing.
- [Labor Day's Bloody Birth, Explained](https://workforcewise.org/labor-days-meaning-and-history-explained/) - Labor Day was born out of a bloody incident known as the Pullman Strike where US troops killed 13 and injured 50.
- [Labor Strikes 2023-2024: What's Behind the Global Resurgence in Workers' Rights?](https://workforcewise.org/labor-strikes-of-2023-whats-behind-the-global-resurgence-in-workers-rights/) - Just a few years ago Unions were feared to be "Dead." Why do they seem unstoppable now?
- [Distinguishing Procrastination vs. "Productive Pacing"](https://workforcewise.org/distinguishing-procrastination-vs-productive-pacing/) - Taking longer than anticipated on a project can be a bad sign or a good sign, and it's crucial to tell the difference while you're in the thick of it.
- [Music at Work: Research on Productivity](https://workforcewise.org/music-at-work-research-on-productivity-and-company-policy/) - Music can be a help or a hinderance depending on a few factors.
- [Why People Pleasers Don't Set Boundaries and What You Can Do About It](https://workforcewise.org/why-people-pleasers-dont-set-boundaries-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/) - Your professional success will come much more naturally once you've made a solid habit of making appropriate boundaries with your manager, boss, co-workers, and others. How to target and change those people-pleasing habits.
- [Groundhog Day: A Story of Sociopathic People-Pleasing](https://workforcewise.org/groundhog-day-a-story-of-sociopathic-people-pleasing/) - As we gather around the television to re-watch a holiday masterpiece, let's remember the moral of the story and stop trying to please people for the wrong reasons.
- [Work Focus: How Often Do You "Self-Interupt"?](https://workforcewise.org/work-focus-how-often-do-you-self-interupt/) - Distractions in our lives are increasing, not decreasing. Our ability to stay on task in the face of laptops, smartphones and smart watches is changing according to Gloria Mark, PhD., author of the book "Attention Span".
- [How the Psychology of Inequality Is Just As Damaging as Material Inequality Itself](https://workforcewise.org/how-the-psychology-of-inequality-is-just-as-damaging-as-material-inequality-itself/) - In the Sci-Fi Psyche-Drama "Poor Things", Emma Stone plays Bella, a woman who sees extreme inequality for the first time as an adult and suffers great psychological trauma from the experience.
- [World War II and the Expansion of Industrial and Organizational Psychology: A Catalyst for Innovation](https://workforcewise.org/world-war-ii-and-the-expansion-of-industrial-and-organizational-psychology-a-catalyst-for-innovation/) - It may surprise you the extent that Industrial/Organizational Development advanced in post-war America because of the trauma of war.
- [Massive Strike Disrupts Hotel Industry in the US](https://workforcewise.org/massive-strike-disrupts-hotel-industry-in-the-us/) - Massive Hospitality Worker Strike Hits Major Hotel Chains on Labor Day 2024 September 2, 2024 — In a bold display of solidarity and growing unrest within the hospitality industry, more than 10,000 workers employed by major hotel chains including Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton walked off the job on Labor Day. The strike, which affected hotels
- [Samsung Labor Union Initiates Strike Amidst Unsuccessful Labor Talks](https://workforcewise.org/samsung-labor-union-initiates-strike-amidst-unsuccessful-labor-talks/) - South Korea, May 2024
- [Understanding ADHD and Strategies for Success in the Workplace](https://workforcewise.org/understanding-adhd-and-strategies-for-success-in-the-workplace/) - Alex, a talented graphic designer known for creativity but experiencing inconsistent work performance. In a bustling advertising agency, Alex's struggle with adult ADHD becomes apparent. Despite eagerness to start a new project, distractions abound as they battle to focus amid buzzing office chatter and incessant phone notifications. Task prioritization becomes a challenge, leading to procrastination
- [Recognizing Red Flags: A Leader's Guide to Preventing Toxic Work Culture ](https://workforcewise.org/recognizing-red-flags-a-leaders-guide-to-preventing-toxic-work-culture/) - Discover how you can cultivate a healthier workplace by recognizing red flags and learn tips on how to prevent them.
- [Gov. Spencer Cox (R-Utah) reveals blindspot about the "culture wars" at The Culture Builders Summit](https://workforcewise.org/gov-spencer-cox-r-utah-reveals-blindspot-about-the-culture-wars-at-the-culture-builders-summit/) - Gov. Spencer Cox at a work culture conference reveals a major bias and blindspot as he positions himself as a bridge builder.
- [What are Workforce Development Programs (WDPs) and How Can I Benefit?](https://workforcewise.org/what-are-workforce-development-programs-wdps-and-how-can-i-benefit/) - WDPs are the American free-market approach to developing the country's labor skills, but it's a lot more than that when done at the community level.
- [Learning and Development Should Embrace "Sportify" over "Gamify"](https://workforcewise.org/learning-and-development-should-embrace-sportify-over-gamify/) - Using Sports (and not Games) as a North Star for Learning Development adds a Growth Mindset culture, as well as a culture of discipline for the right reasons.
- [Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Take the Aspartame Fight to Your Social Media Feed](https://workforcewise.org/coca-cola-and-pepsico-take-the-aspartame-fight-to-your-social-media-feed/) - Have you noticed the aspertame debate popping up in your social media feeds lately? The recent announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding aspartame has stirred up quite the storm. The WHO, in conjunction with the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on
- [Lasting Effects of 9/11 on Business: a 22-Year Look Back](https://workforcewise.org/lasting-effects-of-9-11-on-business-a-22-year-look-back/) - We look back at some of the lasting affects 9/11 had on the US and Global economies.
- [United Auto Workers Demand a 46.9% Raise - What History Says About That](https://workforcewise.org/united-auto-workers-demand-a-46-9-raise-what-history-says-about-that/) - Top workers make $32 and want $47. It might have been considered impossible until the Hot Labor Summer of '23 saw huge gains for Union negotiations.
- [What Affect do Union Disputes and Strikes Have on the Stock Market? An In-Depth Retrospective](https://workforcewise.org/what-affect-do-union-disputes-and-strikes-have-on-the-stock-market-an-in-depth-retrospective/) - History of Labor Disputes' affect on the US Stock Market and economy as a whole - short term and long term (research links below).
- [Leaders: Your People Don't Have "Willpower" Because It Isn't a Thing](https://workforcewise.org/willpower-isnt-a-thing/) - Instead of blaming your people, look at the processes you're giving them.
- [How China Used 9/11 to Their Advantage - a 22-Year Retrospective](https://workforcewise.org/how-china-used-9-11-to-their-advantage/) - There's a parallel between China's 20-year growth spurt and US economic growth post-World War II.
- [The State of Remote Work for Individuals with ADHD in 2023](https://workforcewise.org/the-state-of-remote-work-for-individuals-with-adhd/) - The latest research on the cross-section of ADHD and Remote Work
- [The Curious Simultaneous Rise of ADHD and Remote Work](https://workforcewise.org/its-time-to-embrace-the-age-of-remote-work-adhd/) - ADHD Diagnoses have skyrocketed in recent years and what that means for managers and business owners.
- [Gillibrand's Stock Trading Ban: Details and Historical Precedent](https://workforcewise.org/gillibrands-stock-trading-ban-details-and-historical-precedent/) - Members of Congress' stock portfolios outperformed the S&P 500 by an average of 17.5% last year. (Pictured: Ex-US Rep. Stephen Buyer of Indiana found guilty of insider trading in 2022 - AP News)
- [Only Two Ways To Look At Mistakes](https://workforcewise.org/two-ways-to-look-at-mistakes/) - When your people make mistakes, there are really only two ways to think about it, according to James Reason's Human Error Theory.
- [ADHD and the Skill of Impulse Control](https://workforcewise.org/adhd-and-the-skill-of-impulse-control/) - If you suffer from ADHD (or even if you don't), understanding impulsivity and developing strategies that prevent impulses from arising can boost productivity.
- [Impulse Control Deficit: What It Looks Like](https://workforcewise.org/impulse-control-deficit-what-it-looks-like-and-is-this-you/) - Our great accomplishments can be blemished by a lack of impulse control. Do you see any of these behaviors in yourself?
- [Impulse Control: How We Won The Evolutionary Race](https://workforcewise.org/the-story-of-human-evolution-stars-the-skill-of-impulse-control/) - Impulse Control was a necessary development for cooperation to be possible, and proved more effective than big teeth or claws.

## Pages

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## Categories

- [Work Culture](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/work-culture/)
- [Remote Work](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/work-culture/remote-work/)
- [Impulse Control](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/personal-development/impulse-control/)
- [Worker's Rights](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/workers-rights/)
- [Business History](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-history/)
- [Business News](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/)
- [Personal Development](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/personal-development/)
- [Leadership](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/leadership/)
- [Top Tools](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/tools/)
- [ADHD](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/personal-development/adhd/)
- [Management](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/leadership/management/)
- [Strategy](https://workforcewise.org/power-and-policy/strategy/)
- [Planning](https://workforcewise.org/power-and-policy/strategy/planning/)
- [Auto Worker Strikes](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/uaw-auto-workers-strike-2023/) - Daily Updates and Analysis of the historic strike UAW (United Auto Workers) brought to the Big Three – GM, Ford and Stellantis.
- [Consumer Advocacy](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/consumer-advocacy/)
- [People Pleasing](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/personal-development/people-pleasing/)
- [Adaptive Leadership](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/leadership/adaptive-leadership/) - Adaptive leadership is the ability to anticipate changes and turn them into opportunities.
- [Emotional Intelligence](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/emotional-intelligence/)
- [Psychological Safety](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/work-culture/psychological-safety/)
- [Empathy](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/emotional-intelligence/empathy/)
- [Influence](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/emotional-intelligence/influence/)
- [self-awareness](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/emotional-intelligence/self-awareness/)
- [Inclusivity](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/work-culture/inclusivity/)
- [Hospitality Strikes](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/hospitality-strikes-2024/)
- [Mental Health](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/personal-development/mental-health/)
- [Features](https://workforcewise.org/features/) - Pieces that touch on larger themes involving current events or development topics.
- [Best Books](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/best-books/)
- [Skills](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/skills/)
- [EOR - Employer of Record](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/tools/eor-employer-of-record/)
- [Human Resources](https://workforcewise.org/power-and-policy/hr/)
- [Technology](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/technology/) - Where people and tech meet.
- [Web 3.0](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/technology/web-3/)
- [Labor Strikes](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/strikes/)
- [Unions](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/unions/)
- [Migrant Workforce](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/workers-rights/migrant-workforce/)
- [Hiring Platforms](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/tools/hiring-platforms/)
- [Hiring](https://workforcewise.org/power-and-policy/hr/hiring/)
- [Cryptocurrency](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/cryptocurrency/)
- [Artificial Intelligence](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/technology/artificial-intelligence/)
- [Tech News](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/tech-news/)
- [Economy](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/economy/)
- [DOGE](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/doge/)
- [Employment](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/business-news/employment/)
- [The American Dream](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/economy/american-dream/)
- [The Economy of Work](https://workforcewise.org/economy-of-work/) - The big-picture forces shaping the world of work — from interest rates and inflation to corporate profits, wages, and inequality.
- [Power & Policy](https://workforcewise.org/power-and-policy/) - The social, political, and legal landscape of work — unions, worker rights, HR ethics, DEI, regulation, and elections.
- [The Modern Workplace](https://workforcewise.org/modern-workplace/) - How we work now — from remote and hybrid models to learning, culture, and engagement. This is also where HR and L&D live as culture architects.
- [Growth & Well Being](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/) - The human side of performance — personal development, mental health, and resilience, always grounded in the idea that being good to workers is good business.
- [Job Search](https://workforcewise.org/growth-and-well-being/job-search/)

## Tags

- [mental health at work](https://workforcewise.org/tag/mental-health-at-work/)
- [problem solving](https://workforcewise.org/tag/problem-solving/)
- [work stress](https://workforcewise.org/tag/work-stress/)
- [people pleasing](https://workforcewise.org/tag/people-pleasing/)
- [people pleaser](https://workforcewise.org/tag/people-pleaser/)
- [attachment theory](https://workforcewise.org/tag/attachment-theory/)
- [burnout](https://workforcewise.org/tag/burnout/)
- [work anxiety](https://workforcewise.org/tag/work-anxiety/)
- [adhd](https://workforcewise.org/tag/adhd/)
- [remote work](https://workforcewise.org/tag/remote-work/)
- [impulse control](https://workforcewise.org/tag/impulse-control/)
- [evolution](https://workforcewise.org/tag/evolution/)
- [cooperation](https://workforcewise.org/tag/cooperation/)
- [mindfulness](https://workforcewise.org/tag/mindfulness/)
- [history](https://workforcewise.org/tag/history/)
- [human history](https://workforcewise.org/tag/human-history/)
- [individual](https://workforcewise.org/tag/individual/)
- [hr](https://workforcewise.org/tag/hr/)
- [leader](https://workforcewise.org/tag/leader/)
- [development](https://workforcewise.org/tag/development/)
- [business news](https://workforcewise.org/tag/business-news/)
- [worker's rights](https://workforcewise.org/tag/workers-rights/)
- [unions](https://workforcewise.org/tag/unions/)
- [politics](https://workforcewise.org/tag/politics/)
- [9/11](https://workforcewise.org/tag/9-11/)
- [gamification](https://workforcewise.org/tag/gamification/)
- [boundaries](https://workforcewise.org/tag/boundaries/)
- [boundary issues](https://workforcewise.org/tag/boundary-issues/)
- [anxiety](https://workforcewise.org/tag/anxiety/)
- [organizational development](https://workforcewise.org/tag/organizational-development/)
- [organizational psychology](https://workforcewise.org/tag/organizational-psychology/)
- [workforce development](https://workforcewise.org/tag/workforce-development/)
- [wdp](https://workforcewise.org/tag/wdp/)
- [workforce development programs](https://workforcewise.org/tag/workforce-development-programs/)
- [adaptive leadership](https://workforcewise.org/tag/adaptive-leadership/)
- [anticipation](https://workforcewise.org/tag/anticipation/)
- [accountability](https://workforcewise.org/tag/accountability/)
- [learning](https://workforcewise.org/tag/learning/)
- [self-interupt](https://workforcewise.org/tag/self-interupt/)
- [focus](https://workforcewise.org/tag/focus/)
- [productivity](https://workforcewise.org/tag/productivity/)
- [multi-tasking](https://workforcewise.org/tag/multi-tasking/)
- [innovation](https://workforcewise.org/tag/innovation/)
- [benefits](https://workforcewise.org/tag/benefits/)
- [governor spencer cox](https://workforcewise.org/tag/governor-spencer-cox/)
- [utah](https://workforcewise.org/tag/utah/)
- [culture war](https://workforcewise.org/tag/culture-war/)
- [culture builders summit](https://workforcewise.org/tag/culture-builders-summit/)
- [emotional intelligence](https://workforcewise.org/tag/emotional-intelligence/)
- [influence](https://workforcewise.org/tag/influence/)
- [leadership](https://workforcewise.org/tag/leadership/)
- [empathy](https://workforcewise.org/tag/empathy/)
- [psychological safety](https://workforcewise.org/tag/psychological-safety/)
- [strategy](https://workforcewise.org/tag/strategy/)
- [planning](https://workforcewise.org/tag/planning/)
- [work culture](https://workforcewise.org/tag/work-culture/)
- [personal development](https://workforcewise.org/tag/personal-development/)
- [management](https://workforcewise.org/tag/management/)
- [self-awareness](https://workforcewise.org/tag/self-awareness/)
- [consumer advocacy](https://workforcewise.org/tag/consumer-advocacy/)
- [worker rights](https://workforcewise.org/tag/worker-rights/)
- [Inclusivity](https://workforcewise.org/tag/inclusivity/)
- [inequality](https://workforcewise.org/tag/inequality/)
- [psychology of inequality](https://workforcewise.org/tag/psychology-of-inequality/)
- [psychological effects of poverty](https://workforcewise.org/tag/psychological-effects-of-poverty/)
- [incivility](https://workforcewise.org/tag/incivility/)
- [rudeness](https://workforcewise.org/tag/rudeness/)
- [culture](https://workforcewise.org/tag/culture/)
- [bitcoin](https://workforcewise.org/tag/bitcoin/)
- [crypto](https://workforcewise.org/tag/crypto/)
- [market makers](https://workforcewise.org/tag/market-makers/)
- [exchanges](https://workforcewise.org/tag/exchanges/)
- [labor law](https://workforcewise.org/tag/labor-law/)
- [employment law](https://workforcewise.org/tag/employment-law/)
- [2024 employment laws](https://workforcewise.org/tag/2024-employment-laws/)
- [2025 employment law](https://workforcewise.org/tag/2025-employment-law/)
- [2025 outlook](https://workforcewise.org/tag/2025-outlook/)
- [employer of record](https://workforcewise.org/tag/employer-of-record/)
- [eor](https://workforcewise.org/tag/eor/)
- [hiring overseas](https://workforcewise.org/tag/hiring-overseas/)
- [leadership styles](https://workforcewise.org/tag/leadership-styles/)
- [leadership models](https://workforcewise.org/tag/leadership-models/)
- [leadership trends](https://workforcewise.org/tag/leadership-trends/)
- [bird flu](https://workforcewise.org/tag/bird-flu/)
- [H5N1](https://workforcewise.org/tag/h5n1/)
- [immigration](https://workforcewise.org/tag/immigration/)
- [avian flu](https://workforcewise.org/tag/avian-flu/)
- [best books](https://workforcewise.org/tag/best-books/)
- [negotiation](https://workforcewise.org/tag/negotiation/)
- [starbucks strike](https://workforcewise.org/tag/starbucks-strike/)
- [labor strike](https://workforcewise.org/tag/labor-strike/)
- [bitcoin prediction](https://workforcewise.org/tag/bitcoin-prediction/)
- [cryptocurrency](https://workforcewise.org/tag/cryptocurrency/)
- [bitcoin 2025](https://workforcewise.org/tag/bitcoin-2025/)
- [crypto 2025](https://workforcewise.org/tag/crypto-2025/)
- [authenticity](https://workforcewise.org/tag/authenticity/)
- [artificial intelligence](https://workforcewise.org/tag/artificial-intelligence/)
- [PEO](https://workforcewise.org/tag/peo/)
- [luddite](https://workforcewise.org/tag/luddite/)
- [agentic ai](https://workforcewise.org/tag/agentic-ai/)
- [anthropic](https://workforcewise.org/tag/anthropic/)
- [claude](https://workforcewise.org/tag/claude/)
- [tiktok](https://workforcewise.org/tag/tiktok/)
- [social media](https://workforcewise.org/tag/social-media/)
- [tiktok ban](https://workforcewise.org/tag/tiktok-ban/)
- [taxes](https://workforcewise.org/tag/taxes/)
- [trump](https://workforcewise.org/tag/trump/)
- [inflation](https://workforcewise.org/tag/inflation/)
- [mass deportation](https://workforcewise.org/tag/mass-deportation/)
- [economic legislation](https://workforcewise.org/tag/economic-legislation/)
- [political talk at work](https://workforcewise.org/tag/political-talk-at-work/)
- [elections](https://workforcewise.org/tag/elections/)
- [hiring](https://workforcewise.org/tag/hiring/)
- [doge](https://workforcewise.org/tag/doge/)
- [executive branch](https://workforcewise.org/tag/executive-branch/)
- [federal firings](https://workforcewise.org/tag/federal-firings/)
- [nnsa](https://workforcewise.org/tag/nnsa/)
- [nuclear security](https://workforcewise.org/tag/nuclear-security/)
- [interest rates](https://workforcewise.org/tag/interest-rates/)
- [federal reserve](https://workforcewise.org/tag/federal-reserve/)
- [job security](https://workforcewise.org/tag/job-security/)
- [salary compression](https://workforcewise.org/tag/salary-compression/)
- [layoff anxiety](https://workforcewise.org/tag/layoff-anxiety/)

## Pattern Type

- [pattern](https://workforcewise.org/?coblocks_pattern_type=pattern)

## Pattern Category

- [featured](https://workforcewise.org/?coblocks_pattern_category=featured)
- [contact](https://workforcewise.org/?coblocks_pattern_category=contact)
- [about](https://workforcewise.org/?coblocks_pattern_category=about)