The Muse

1 month ago | themuse.com | Manoela Caldas

The increasing enforcement of return-to-office (RTO) policies is creating challenging work environments for many, particularly employees managing mental health conditions. Thankfully, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections and avenues to request reasonable accommodations—including remote work—to ensure you can perform your job effectively. Here's your guide to how ADA accommodations for remote employees work.

1 month ago | themuse.com | Manoela Caldas

The term “pink-collar jobs” might sound outdated, but the reality behind it is still very much alive. Coined in the 1970s, the phrase originally described jobs dominated by women, typically in caregiving and service roles. Secretaries, nurses, teachers, and psychologists are all examples of pink-collar jobs. Fast-forward to today: The job landscape has changed, but pink-collar occupations still carry deep-rooted gendered expectations, pay disparities, and workplace challenges.

1 month ago | themuse.com | Manoela Caldas

The return-to-office (RTO) mandates have been met with a mix of relief and resistance. While some employees may be eager to reconnect with colleagues in person, others struggle with the transition—especially if they’ve built a work-life balance that depends on remote flexibility. As a leader, you set the tone. If you’re not fully committed to the transition, your team won’t be either. But beyond simply showing up, your role is to make the shift as seamless and motivating as possible.

1 month ago | themuse.com | Manoela Caldas

You log onto Slack and discover your coworker’s name is deactivated. The team meeting feels quieter. A project dies mid-sprint. Or maybe you were in the office, watching people carry out cardboard boxes while pretending not to stare. It’s a weird feeling, isn’t it? Whatever the scene looked like, the company just went through a round of layoffs—and you’re still here. Still employed. Still clocking in. And not entirely sure how to feel.

2 months ago | themuse.com | Deanna deBara

In March 2025, layoffs in the U.S. exceeded 275,000—a near-record high. With so many jobs being cut, the possibility of a future layoff feels very real for many workers. So what should you do if you suspect you're one of them—and that your company is preparing for layoffs? Let’s take a look at what steps to take—and how to not only prepare, but set yourself up to find a new job as quickly and easily as possible.