New Week, New Headlines: The Death of Happy Hour? & Silicon Valley Drama: Zuckerberg's 'Masculine Energy' & Why Tech Workers Are Fleeing

Your Work Friends

Here's the work news we're covering this week.
Nearly half of tech workers are job hunting in 2025 - but why? Join us as we dive into the shifting landscape of workplace benefits and what's really driving the Great Tech Migration.
Plus, is this the end of corporate happy hours? We explore the US Surgeon General's new alcohol advisory and its impact on workplace culture. From Airbnb's remarkable response to the LA wildfires to TikTok's controversial PTO policy, and Mark Zuckerberg's problematic comments about 'masculine energy' in tech - this episode unpacks the latest workplace trends shaping corporate America.
End on a positive note with updates on minimum wage increases across 21 US states affecting over 9.2 million workers.
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Разделы

1. Turbulent Times and Changing Work Culture (00:00:00)

2. Corporate Response and Minimum Wage Increases (00:13:12)