Weekend Open Thread: Non-Work Discussion and Book Recommendation
An open forum for non-work chat, plus a book recommendation about corporate surrogacy culture that's equal parts funny and sharp.
An open forum for non-work chat, plus a book recommendation about corporate surrogacy culture that's equal parts funny and sharp.
Three letter-writers share what happened after seeking workplace advice — covering a fired new hire, an internal job long shot, and negotiating medical accommod
NEC has abandoned plans to build a quantum computer, saying practical commercial systems are at least a decade away and difficult to monetize.
A manager struggles to address a young employee's tank tops after multiple clients comment on her appearance and one joins a video call shirtless.
Five reader questions answered: unwanted hugs from new owners, a frustrating coworker, employer ghosting, and using performance reviews in your job search.
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra rollout excluded most paying users at launch. Analysts warn enterprises to verify access and strengthen governance before adoption.
Five workplace questions covering a dismissive coworker, intern privacy, internal job timing, ADA stats boards, and negotiating a delayed start date.
Google Maps now shows "Lake Ontario" as "Lake America" for US users, following Trump's executive order and an update to the federal GNIS database.
Z.ai revealed its GLM-5.3-Flash model was behind the mysterious Ox Alpha, which became the week's most popular model on OpenRouter and OpenCode.
Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Saturday, targeting whisky, dairy, hockey equipment, and more after trade talks collapsed.
CRMs manage pipeline and relationships; sales engagement platforms automate outreach. Here's how to choose one, both, or neither.
From interview disasters to accidental profanity, these 15 real workplace stories cover the full spectrum of professional embarrassment.