People like to scoff at the idea of "1,000-year-olds in kids' bodies" for being just an excuse for pedophilia. The justification can only be that it doesn't matter if the person is mature; if it's a kid's body, it's wrong.
But this other idea, that it's okay to have sex with kids as long as the adult is in a kid's body, is clearly flimsy; the reason sex with kids is wrong is because they can't give informed consent.
But the objections to these ideas are mutually exclusive. If a man in a kid's body is still wrong for having sex with a kid, the issue at hand must be maturity. But then that "ancient deity in a kid's body" cannot be wrong, because they have the maturity required.
Both of these scenarios cannot be wrong simultaneously, and I think the only reasonable conclusion is that it's maturity and mental/emotional development that counts. So petite succubi must therefore be fair game.
I genuinely think that we're going to look back at our treatment of animals in a similar way that we look back on slavery. Of course, first we're going to have to get past all the people that respond to any hint that animals don't deserve to suffer with "MmM baCoN LOL".
The latest numbers on Japanese population make for a dismal reading — the number of people who died in 2022 (1.56 million) was roughly twice as big as the number of newborn children (771,000). Based on residency registrations, the country’s Internal Ministry estimates a total population loss of some 800,000 last year. This...
We’re now finding out the damaging consequences of the mandated return to office. And it’s not a pretty picture. A trio of compelling reports—the Greenhouse Candidate Experience report, the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED), and Unispace’s Returning for Good report—collectively paint a stark picture of this brewing storm.
Unispace found that nearly half (42%) of companies with return-to-office mandates witnessed a higher level of employee attrition than they had anticipated. And almost a third (29%) of companies enforcing office returns are struggling with recruitment. In other words, employers knew the mandates would cause some attrition, but they weren’t ready for the serious problems that would result.
Meanwhile, a staggering 76% of employees stand ready to jump ship if their companies decide to pull the plug on flexible work schedules, according to the Greenhouse report. Moreover, employees from historically underrepresented groups are 22% more likely to consider other options if flexibility comes to an end.
In the SHED survey, the gravity of this situation becomes more evident. The survey equates the displeasure of shifting from a flexible work model to a traditional one to that of experiencing a 2% to 3% pay cut.
People were more open to returning to the office if it was out of choice
Flexible work policies have emerged as the ultimate edge in talent acquisition and retention. The Greenhouse, SHED, and Unispace reports, when viewed together, provide compelling evidence to back this assertion.
Greenhouse finds that 42% of candidates would outright reject roles that lack flexibility. In turn, the SHED survey affirms that employees who work from home a few days a week greatly treasure the arrangement.
The Greenhouse report has ranked employees’ priorities as:
Increased compensation (48%)
Greater job security (34%)
Career advancement opportunities (32%)
Better flexible work policies (28%)
A more positive company culture (27%)
In other words, excluding career-centric factors such as pay, security, and promotion, flexible work ranks first in employees’ priorities.
Interestingly, Unispace throws another factor into the mix: choice. According to its report, overall, the top feelings employees revealed they felt toward the office were happy (31%), motivated (30%), and excited (27%). However, all three of these feelings decrease for those with mandated office returns (27%, 26%, and 22%, respectively). In other words, staff members were more open to returning to the office if it was out of choice, rather than forced.
Real-life cases are mirroring findings
Recently, I was contacted by a regional insurance company with a workforce of around 2,000 employees. The company enforced a return-to-office policy, causing waves of unrest. It soon became evident that its attrition rates were climbing steadily. In line with the Greenhouse report’s findings, most employees would actively seek a new job if flexible work policies were retracted. The underrepresented groups were even more prone to leave, making the situation more daunting.
At that point, the company called me to help as a hybrid work expert who the New York Times has called “the office whisperer.” We worked on adapting the return-to-office plan, switching it from a top-down mandate to a team-driven approach, and focusing on welcoming staff to the office for the sake of collaboration and mentoring. As a result, the company’s attrition rates dropped and the feelings of employees toward the office improved, in line with what the Unispace report suggests.
In another case, a large financial services company began noticing employee turnover despite offering competitive salaries and growth opportunities. Upon running an internal survey, managers realized that aside from better compensation and career advancement opportunities, employees were seeking better flexible work policies. This aligned with the Greenhouse and SHED findings, which ranked flexible work policies as a crucial factor influencing job changes. After consulting with me, they adjusted their policies to be more competitive in offering flexibility.
A late-stage SaaS startup decided to embrace this wave of change. The company worked with me to introduce flexible work policies, and the result was almost immediate: Managers noticed a sharp decrease in employee turnover and an uptick in job applications. Their story echoes the collective message from all three reports: Companies must adapt to flexible work policies or risk being outcompeted by other employers.
Inside an employee’s head
As we navigate these shifting landscapes of work, we cannot ignore the human elements at play. Like unseen puppeteers, cognitive biases subtly shape our decisions and perceptions. In the context of flexibility and retention, two cognitive biases come into sharp focus: the status quo bias and anchoring bias.
Imagine a thriving tech startup, successfully operating in a hybrid model during the pandemic. As the world normalized, leadership decided to return to pre-pandemic, in-person work arrangements. However, they faced resistance and an unexpected swell of turnover.
This situation illustrates the potent influence of the status quo bias. This bias, deeply entrenched in our human psyche, inclines us toward maintaining current states or resisting change. Employees, having tasted the fruits of flexible work, felt averse to relinquishing these newfound freedoms.
Consider a large financial institution that enforced a full return to office after the pandemic. Many employees, initially attracted by the brand and pay scale, felt disgruntled. The crux of the problem lies in the anchoring bias, which leads us to heavily rely on the first piece of information offered (the anchor) when making decisions.
When initially joining the company, the employees were primarily concerned with compensation and job security. Once within the fold, the pandemic caused them to shift their focus to work-life balance and flexibility, as confirmed by both the Greenhouse and SHED reports. Unfortunately, the rigid return-to-office policy made these new anchors seem less attainable, resulting in dissatisfaction and an increased propensity to leave.
As we steer our ships through these tumultuous waters, understanding cognitive biases can help illuminate our path. Recognizing and accounting for the status quo and anchoring biases can enable us to create a workplace that not only attracts but also retains its employees in the new age of flexibility. After all, success in the world of business is as much about understanding people as it is about numbers and strategy.
I honestly can't really imagine anyone digging out a multitude of old consoles just to be able to play one or two titles each. If you want to play older games, surely emulation is the only feasible option for the vast majority of people.
I have to try each page and scan the entire thread for my avatar in order to find the exchange the notification was telling me about. It would be very nice if the notification link just jumped directly to the reply.
In Pokemon, the move supersonic confuses your opponent. However, it only has a 55% chance of hitting successfully. This Zubat is using supersonic on you. Are you unscathed?!
It probably wouldn't work with Lemmy, but kbin users could do it. Might give the fediverse more attention, but it would need to be more original than a r/place clone.
I kind of don't like that idea. I come to KBin for purist Reddit-esque discussions and link sharing, and anything more would just be clutter. As it is, I already ignore the microblog.
Pedo drama in r/animenocontext about whether it is okay for a 30+ year old man to have intercourse with a 15 year old girl if he is in the body of a 15 year old (old.reddit.com)
US troops at the Battle of Derna, modern-day Libya, 1805
Making a game called Axeiety
Hello. Idk where to post this idea, I have no idea about game engines or game development, and I am also not creative so this might already exist....
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Texas man ticketed for feeding the homeless outside Houston library is found not guilty (apnews.com)
A man has been found not guilty of breaking a law against feeding homeless people outside a public library in Houston, Texas.
Musicians wanted for a unique opportunity
Where are my musicians at? I’m looking to make a project that’s out of this world...
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"I am being arrested for you." Trump reports to Calvary for crucifixion. Patriots respond with more fedposting and pure seething rage (patriots.win)
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The Disgusting Things I Witnessed in Factory Farms | Informer (youtu.be)
Japan: Can anything be done to stop population decline? (www.dw.com)
The latest numbers on Japanese population make for a dismal reading — the number of people who died in 2022 (1.56 million) was roughly twice as big as the number of newborn children (771,000). Based on residency registrations, the country’s Internal Ministry estimates a total population loss of some 800,000 last year. This...
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We're now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it's worse than we thought - Lemmy.one (lemmy.one)
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We're now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it's worse than we thought (fortune.com)
How Should I Retro? (OC, Long Post) (7hemitch.wordpress.com)
Hey all! The link leads to the full article with pictures and formatting. Text is included here for an ad-free experience. Thanks for reading :)...
Clicking on a notification (e.g. a user's reply to my comment) does not take me to the proper place in the comment section of a thread if the thread has multiple pages of comments.
I have to try each page and scan the entire thread for my avatar in order to find the exchange the notification was telling me about. It would be very nice if the notification link just jumped directly to the reply.
55% of people will be confused by this picture (lemmy.ca)
funny because true (lemmy.world)
List of recent hostile moves by Googles Chrome team (mastodon.social)
Will we do experiments like Reddit r/place or The Button here on kbin?
It probably wouldn't work with Lemmy, but kbin users could do it. Might give the fediverse more attention, but it would need to be more original than a r/place clone.