Here’s the interesting thing. When workplaces have made people ill, we’ve done little to hold them accountable. We have done some things, though. (Asbestos lawsuits, for example.) It hasn’t amounted to much in the broader context, but we do acknowledge
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Mike McBride Online, published by Mike McBride, covers topics intersecting law, technology, and workplace issues. The blog discusses mental health challenges within the legal profession, the impact of artificial intelligence on society and politics, and productivity concerns in professional environments. It also addresses career development themes such as networking and work-life balance. The content often reflects on the effects of continuous change and transformation in the workplace, emphasizing practical insights relevant to legal professionals and others navigating evolving work dynamics.
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Shared Links (weekly) Feb 15, 2026
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Worth Reading – The new Women in the Workplace report is pretty dire
By Mike McBride
Honestly, I think we all know where this is coming from, and it’s gross. It’s also harmful to your business. You don’t recruit and retain the most talented employees by limiting your choices. You have to expand the choices to…
Worth Reading – Top 10 Biglaw Firm To Conduct ‘Massive’ Layoff, Leaving Hundreds Jobless Thanks To AI
By Mike McBride
I can see why publicly proclaiming that you’re being innovative with new technology to reduce your headcount is a better alternative to admitting your firm isn’t doing well or to publicly blaming US policy. It might not be the whole…
Shared Links (weekly) Feb 8, 2026
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Is there room for calm in your meetings?
By Mike McBride
Mora’s advice is to slow down, pause after someone finishes speaking, take a breath before coming off mute, and slow your speech.
I think those are great ideas that I plan to spend a little more time on and bring…
Shared Links (weekly) Feb 1, 2026
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Worth Reading – “Pizza Parties Don’t Fix Burnout”: The State of Librarian Mental Health
By Mike McBride
It’s exhausting to go to work every day for people who refuse to stand behind you as a human being and treat you like an expense they would do anything to be rid of.
Sadly, that is the state of…
Show Your Work, and You Might Get Lucky
By Mike McBride
The post is written by a developer, and he’s got good advice for anyone looking for that kind of work. I’m not a developer, but I can say with some confidence that this advice applies to everyone. In this job…
Blogs are Back
By Mike McBride
If you aren’t yet that dedicated to RSS feeds, this may be a super-easy way to get started. It’s free, you don’t even need an account, the data is stored in your browser, or you can create a free account…