A surprising number of companies show bias against Gen Z and workers over 40 during the hiring process, a new survey found. Federal laws protect older applicants from age discrimination and some states have provisions meant to shield younger members of the workforce as well. But just because ageism is illegal doesn’t mean it doesn’t … Read more
They should be quiet quitting major cities. New research has identified the best places for Gen Z workers — and these areas predominantly share two traits: they’re empty and cold. A report from background check company Checkr found that many small population centers in frigid areas in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions are optimal … Read more
They’re not Excelling at work. A recent survey from the employment website Indeed found that 75% of the 1,500 UK workers polled have ignored a prospective employer in the past 12 months, Fortune reports. Gen Zers reported the worst behavior — once they’ve applied, an astonishing 93% of Gen Zers confessed to not showing up … Read more
As an interviewer, you’ll want to think through and handle with care the questions you plan to ask job applicants to avoid running into potential conflict down the line. As a general rule, when conducting an interview for an open position, focus on questions that relate specifically to the job at hand — and stay away … Read more
“What would it take for you to quit your job?” The answer for Generation Z is not that much. Aussie creator Hannah Elliot, 26, has amassed over 200,000 views by telling fellow young people to quit their jobs because employees are seen as replaceable. In true Generation Z fashion, she turned her theory into an online skit. … Read more
According to FlexJobs, a job finding agency for remote and flexible work, 95% of people want some sort of work from home, whether hybrid or full. On the heels of that finding, they released their Top 100 list of top companies for remote work in 2024. Some of the primo companies may surprise you: CVS … Read more
I was on a business trip and one thing led to another and, well, I had sex with the boss. She now invites me to attend many travel events even when I have no business interest there. It was a fun one-time thing, but she’s making it very uncomfortable for me. I want to continue … Read more
There must be something in the water cooler. Crushing on your colleague can be a many splendid thing. The dopamine rush that spikes when you bump into one another at the copy machine. The flirty glances you exchange while the boss holds yet another meeting that could have been an email. Dating pro warns flirty … Read more
More than seven in 10 employees think the American work setup is stuck in the 20th century, according to new research. From the hours they work (54%) to even the way they’re paid (41%), a survey of 2,000 employed Americans revealed that it’s time to bring the workplace into the modern world. Nearly 100 years … Read more
Some may recall job sharing from the 1970s. Back then, the concept was used mostly as a way for women to get back into the workplace after having kids, by allowing two people to share one job. James Neave, MBA, head of data science at Adzuna, in London, believes there’s a renaissance in job sharing, … Read more
I was on a Zoom call and made a comment to one member of the team about someone else in the meeting in the chatbox, but mistakenly sent the message to everyone on the call. The person was very upset and abruptly left the call, which then ended the meeting for everyone. How do I … Read more
I’ve now been passed over for promotion twice in the last 18 months, and the last time it was by someone my junior. Is the writing on the wall? Is it time for me to leave? The glibness in me wants to say “maybe the third time will be the charm!” but that would be … Read more
Want to ace a job interview? Don’t chew gum. Don’t dress like a slob. Don’t curse. You know all this. But what about less-evident ways to have your name land in the “do not hire” pile? Cloud communications company Ringover recently surveyed 1,200 people with remote and in-person interview experience across different fields and age … Read more
Bald, brilliant bard baddie William Shakespeare espoused, “Men at some time are masters of their fates:The fault…is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” If we look at recent reports of job dissatisfaction and general malaise it seems many of us are failing at mastering our fates and could do well with a quick hit … Read more
March is Women’s History Month, and there’s no shortage of inspiring women worthy of celebrating.Take Grace Puma, former PepsiCo COO, and Christiana Smith Shi, former Nike president of consumer direct. The pair have shared their secrets to career success in a new book, “Career Forward: Strategies from Women Who’ve Made It” (Scribner), in which they … Read more
A co-worker quit suddenly after a big fight at work in which we all thought that the boss was very much in the wrong. Unfortunately none of us can afford to quit in solidarity, and now there’s a really awkward atmosphere. Should we say something? Or put it behind us and give him another chance? … Read more
American workers are officially zoned out just 27 minutes into a meeting, according to new research. A survey pinpointing the intricacies of modern work life for 2,000 employed Americans, split evenly by generation, found of the 71% who attend virtual meetings, just under 30 minutes of screen-staring is their peak before eye strain strikes and … Read more
Generation Z are becoming bosses and how they communicate with their staff proves they’ve thrown out the Boomer rule book. Currently, there’s a video picking up traction online where Theodore, a Gen Z retail boss, is sharing the casual texts he sends his staff. He explained that how he communicates with people on his team … Read more
Money talks, but gratitude goes further: a new study has found many find pay raises to be the “most meaningful” form of appreciation in the workplace, but not as meaningful as hearing a simple “thank you.” The poll of 2,000 employed Americans found 55% of people prefer having personalized forms of gratitude given to them … Read more
Talk about ill-gotten gains. As sick as it might sound, mental health issues among young people are at an all-time high. Due to the rise of Gen Zers with “common mental disorders” (CMD), such as anxiety and depression — spurred by everyday issues like breakups, meeting deadlines and the pressures of social media — employees in their … Read more