I’ve been noticing that folks in their 40s are quietly retiring out of traditional tech jobs and into something else. I didn't see it as it was first happening - it started with folks who had relocated during the remote work phase of COVID and never really “returned” to work in quite the same way. Then I saw others (like me) taking the stock options they’d accumulated and using those to launch second careers. And now I see a cohort that’s been living through years of “unprecedented” events...

I’d thought I might try something new this year - rather than end the year with a “best of” list, share my workplace Hero and Villain of 2025. Hero: Bank of America In October, Bank of America instituted a minimum hourly wage for U.S. employees of $25 per hour. Since 2017, starting salary for full-time U.S. employees at the bank will have gone up by more than $20,000. BofA also offers what I consider an exceptional benefits package, including 26 weeks of parental leave, a sabbatical program,...

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate! While I often focus on the negative or the controversial, this week let’s take a look at what’s happened in the workplace that we can be thankful for. It might be a short list, but hey - what better day than today to count our blessings? The biggest positive trend has to be a focus on programs that impact employee well-being. Companies seem to be listening to their employees and providing benefits and policies that people actually want. We’re seeing...