Economy
Add as a preferred source on GoogleThe Oct. 3 ST Headstart newsletter addressed sarcastic comments and backhanded compliments from managers.
Employees facing sarcastic comments or backhanded praise from a manager may find it easier to keep an exchange calm by responding to the remark’s substance, The Straits Times reported.
The newsletter said the power imbalance can make speaking up to a boss feel like a career risk.
The advice centered on what the manager communicated, with the aim of helping employees navigate the conversation calmly.
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky made the remarks on the May 5 episode of Invest Like the Best. He also said workers who resist change may struggle as artificial intelligence reshapes work.
In Hubstaff's poll, 79% of respondents used AI at work, while 26% of AI users applied saved time to additional tasks.
Steve Gund links the policy to employee input. The Wall Street Journal reported average annual growth of 18% over the past decade.
