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- 1Blizzard workers ratify union contracts with major gainsβHow have I missed this!? Blizzard workers ratified union contracts with wage increases, disability accommodations, layof
Blizzard workers have ratified union contracts that include wage increases, disability accommodations and layoff protections. The news is being celebrated in tech and labor circles, with workers praising the outcome as proof that collective organizing in the video game industry can deliver concrete wins, and urging other tech workers to follow their example.
- 2Ocean Club Four Seasons in Bahamas Unveils Festive Season OfferingsβΌThe Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas Welcomes the Festive Season with Newly Redesigned Accommodations and Island Celebrations
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort in the Bahamas, has announced the launch of its festive season programme, marked by newly redesigned guest accommodations and a schedule of island celebrations. The resort says the updated rooms and holiday events are intended to draw travellers to Paradise Island for the end-of-year period.
- 3Malware campaigns abuse blockchain to attack hospitality firmsβ(cofense.com) Blockchain-Abusing Malware Campaigns Targeting the Accommodation Industry: EtherRAT and TONResolver Analys
Security researchers at Cofense have analysed two malware campaigns, EtherRAT and TONResolver, targeting the accommodation industry. Attackers pose as guests sending fake complaints and reviews to trick hotel staff into installing remote access tools, then abuse blockchain networks like Ethereum and TON to hide their command-and-control communications and evade detection.
- 4Webinar to Cover Mental Health Accommodations at WorkβΌ[Webinar] Breakfast Briefing Series: Mental Health at Work: Navigating Accommodation Requests and Employer Obligations - October 21st, 8:30 am CT
A breakfast briefing webinar on mental health at work is scheduled for October 21st at 8:30 am CT, focused on how employers should handle accommodation requests and their legal obligations. The session, part of a briefing series, is aimed at HR professionals and managers navigating rising workplace mental health disclosures.
- 5Webinar to Examine Mental Health Accommodations at Workβ[Webinar] Breakfast Briefing Series: Mental Health at Work: Navigating Accommodation Requests and Employer Obligations
A breakfast briefing webinar is set to examine how employers should handle mental health accommodation requests and their legal obligations in the workplace. The session, promoted by legal publisher JDSupra, is aimed at HR professionals and managers who need to navigate accommodation processes, mental health disclosures, and compliance duties as workplace mental health issues draw growing employer attention.
- 6Workplace accommodations cost little, asking is the barrierβMost workplace accommodations cost nothing. Asking for one is the hard part. This account is here to help with that. # I
A veteran information security professional with over 30 years in the field is drawing attention to workplace accommodations, arguing most cost employers nothing and that the real obstacle is the difficulty of asking for them. Drawing on a talk titled 'Performing Normal' delivered at BSides Atlanta, they are turning the research into short, sourced posts to help neurodivergent workers request support.
- 7Workplace accommodations cost far less than employers claimβ"We can't afford accommodations." Most of them cost $0. Employers who contacted the Job # Accommodation Network reported
Employers often say they cannot afford workplace accommodations, but figures from the Job Accommodation Network suggest otherwise: 61% of accommodations cost nothing, 33% were one-time expenses with a median cost of $300, and only 6% carried ongoing costs. Examples include headphones and written follow-ups after meetings. Disability advocates are sharing the numbers to push back on cost excuses.
- 8Over 8,500 Exposed Systems Found in European Wind and Solar ParksβModat and the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre Identifie Over 8,500 Exposed Online Systems in European Wind and Solar Parks
Modat and the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre have identified more than 8,500 exposed online systems in wind and solar parks across Europe. The findings raise concerns that critical renewable energy infrastructure, including control and monitoring systems, could be reachable from the internet and potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks as Europe's reliance on renewables grows.
- 9Calls grow for workplaces to accommodate ADHD 'masking'β"The invisible performance of βmaskingβ ADHD symptoms is exhausting. β¦ Systems need to make accommodations. This means r
Attention is turning to the exhausting effort of 'masking' ADHD symptoms, particularly in professional settings. Advocates argue that systems, not individuals, should adapt by recognising ADHD at work and creating low-stakes, predictable environments. The most compassionate response, they say, is for employers and institutions to actively create and advocate for accommodations rather than expecting people to hide their symptoms.