Why Your Boss Is Always Booked
Hello! Today, we explain why U.S. workers are losing faith in the American dream and why bosses are cracking down on office activism.
This is a condensed version of WSJ’s Careers & Leadership newsletter. Sign up here to get the WSJ’s comprehensive work coverage in your inbox each week.
Your Boss Doesn’t Have Time to Talk to You
As corporate America sheds managers in the name of efficiency, bosses are struggling to guide employees and offer career mentorship as they juggle increased workloads and larger teams.
Americans Lose Faith That Hard Work Leads to Economic Gains, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds
Nearly 70% of people said they believe the American dream of economic mobility no longer holds true or never did, the highest level in nearly 15 years of surveys.
The Boss Has Had It With All the Office Activists
Companies are adopting a hard-line playbook to curb workplace activism amid a tight job market and the White House’s “anti-woke” push, resulting in a more adversarial employer-employee dynamic.
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This newsletter was curated by Conor Grant, WSJ Newsletter Editor. Reach him on LinkedIn.
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1dBecause what they want is a robot that can act on instructions, just like the current craze about artificial intelligence.
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2d"Interesting! When managers are constantly overwhelmed, guidance and mentoring disappear, and the team can feel like cogs in the machine. It's a challenge to balance efficiency and human connection at work."
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3dNot every employee is a Michael Jordan. Most workplaces aren't built on superstars alone, they're powered by people with a mix of skills and experiences. When managers are stretched too thin, it's the steady, dependable contributors who often go unseen. That creates disengagement and risks losing the very people who keep things running. Leaders who want long-term success need systems where everyone can grow and feel valued, not just the all-stars. Because teams win when everyone is set up to thrive. It isn't easy, but it's possible when leaders are intentional. Every step toward clarity, recognition, and support makes workplaces fairer and more sustainable. Not just for a select few, but for everyone.
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3dMy boss was always booked because she was having affairs with dozens of men affiliated with the company
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