laura54+FollowBay Area tech worker’s death sparks urgent call for changeA 35-year-old Microsoft engineer collapsed and died after working late nights at the Bay Area campus, leaving his family devastated and demanding answers. Pratik Pandey, remembered as an energetic sports fan and positive spirit, had no prior health issues but told loved ones he was under intense work pressure. His family is now urging tech companies to rethink their expectations and protect employees from burnout. This tragedy hits close to home for anyone in high-pressure jobs—how can workplaces balance ambition with well-being? What changes would you want to see in your own office? #Business #WorkLifeBalance #TechIndustry00Share
Anna Kim+FollowVolvo’s Battery Drama: 50% Job Cuts!Volvo’s battery company, Novo Energy, is slashing half its workforce after Northvolt, their original partner, went bankrupt. Even after hunting for a new tech partner, the tough economy means they just can’t keep things running at full speed. The battery factory in Sweden is almost built, but no equipment’s inside yet. Volvo’s still hoping to find a new partner and maybe share the plant with other brands. Wild times for EV batteries! #Volvo #BatteryNews #Layoffs #EVs #Northvolt #TechIndustry #Cars145Share
Mikayla Woods+FollowDealing with harassing HR over a non-compete clauseI recently left a toxic job in the food industry. Before I went, I signed a confidentiality and IP protection agreement that included a non-compete clause and a requirement to disclose my new employer's details to my former company. However, I've moved to the tech industry, which is completely unrelated, and I don't want to bother my new manager with this. Despite this, HR from my old company has been relentlessly pressuring me to disclose my new employer's information and even wants me to sign a new "continuing obligation" agreement, focusing heavily on non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. I've been ignoring their emails and letters, but now they're threatening legal action if I don't respond. This is all happening in Illinois. I already told my new manager about my move to a different industry before I left. What should I do? #NonCompeteClause #HRHarassment #JobTransition #LegalThreats #TechIndustry #JobCareer81Share
