The average employee spends 10 hours and 47 minutes a week drafting emails that few recipients read, according to new research. The survey of 8,000 small business employees (split evenly between Americans and Brits) asked respondents how much time they spend on emails: they draft an average of 112 emails a week, spending just over … Read more
OK, boomers — it’s time to get fluent in Gen Z. The younger generation’s head-scratching lingo is befuddling elder coworkers as it seeps into Slack channels and Team chats across the nation. Born between the years of 1997 and 2012, Zoomers have shaken up the corporate world by introducing their chronically online colloquialisms in the workplace, … Read more
Ah, to conquer the world while remaining relaxed on your couch, with only minimal effort. Could it be possible? “With stress levels and burnout rates at an all-time high, it’s not hard to see why trends like ‘lazy girl jobs,’ ‘quiet quitting’ and more are emerging post-pandemic as a response to the ‘hustle culture’ which … Read more
I was hired for a 100% remote work-from-home position. Now, all of my work assignments are far from where I live. I am being tasked with airplane travel, long days and work far from home. I spoke to HR and they said this would be minor fieldwork maybe 5% of the time but my manager … Read more
The millennial “girl boss” is so last generation — Gen Z professionals are choosing to be laidback than booked and busy. Meet the Snail Girl — a working woman, she prioritizes joy and ease, consciously choosing to slow down despite the demands of hustle culture. The term was originally coined by Fashion Journal writer Sienna Ludbey, who … Read more
The American workplace continues to evolve in many ways. There are mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring in offices all over the nation. Amid all the shifting, if you find yourself reporting to a boss that’s younger than you are, this dynamic can be daunting. “This is becoming much more common since older people are remaining in the workforce … Read more
They may act their wage and go after lazy girl jobs, but beneath all that bluster, the Gen Z workforce is far more vacation-shy than their Boomer co-workers. A recent poll conducted by LinkedIn revealed that 35% of Gen Z workers say they feel guilty not working when they’re on vacation, compared to 22% of … Read more
My co-worker is weird. When we both sit at the front desk and it’s not busy, she just turns around and stares at me. It’s very unnerving. I don’t want to say anything, because she becomes very combative when criticized. I also don’t know if there is an underlying mental issue. What do I do? … Read more
Whoever would have thought that job seekers would be ghosting employers? Or that workers would show up to Zoom wearing business attire on top and boxers down below. The problem may be that Gen Zers, many of whom graduated online, started their jobs working from home, and had “no one to model good professional behavior … Read more
This just might be the breast fashion trend yet. Businesswomen who aren’t quite ready to swap out their swimsuits for turtlenecks as we enter into the chilly season are going shirtless — rebelliously rocking bikini tops as business causal couture. “I don’t know if bikinis and blazers are a thing, but they are now,” professed holistic health … Read more
First, it was “quiet quitters” — then it was “loud laborers.” Now, American companies are dealing with another employee trend called “boreout.” The term describes a situation in which workers are bored, unengaged, and unfulfilled in their jobs. This trend is impacting workers, managers, and corporate America overall, according to job experts. Here’s how it’s doing … Read more
My son was in a company’s training program and was let go when the background check revealed that his driver’s license record showed some tickets. None of them were DUI’s — just speeding and one accident that was just his car and no one was injured. His job doesn’t require driving, and there’s no company … Read more
Bill Cummings built his billion-dollar fortune constructing commercial properties in the Boston area without ever borrowing a dime, so he knows how to create wealth on his own terms. He has also learned to appreciate the qualities that one needs to succeed. Like being frugal. Eighty-six-year-old Cummings and his wife, Joyce, still clip coupons and … Read more
For centuries, during the summer New Yorkers have been all about fleeing the city heat for cooler environs upstate, in the Catskills. Today, those fabled peaks are having a veritable renaissance, and NYC dwellers are relocating there permanently to enjoy an upstate state of mind. Here’s how they did it. Camp Catskill, Tannersville Ryan Penny … Read more
I have a new member on my team who is transgender and identifies as they/them, and I have heard that this person has complained about me because I occasionally say to the team, “Hey guys, how are you?” or “You guys are great.” It’s just a casual expression that I’ve used for decades. Should I … Read more
Whether you see them marching along near Grand Central Terminal in their spiffy new blazers or have rolled your eyes at more than a few at your own office, we actually could all benefit from soaking up career inspiration from summer interns. Next time you’re in a tight spot at work, you may find these … Read more
I called out my employers because they were engaged in some very suspicious behavior with a compliance law that the auditor had overlooked. When I challenged, this auditor told my manager. Two days later I was let go, after refusing to sign an attestation which would have been fraud. How do I address this when … Read more
No wonder so many people are in a rush to get back to the office. A staggering number of US workers have hooked up with a colleague, a steamy new survey has revealed. Adult toy brand Lovehoney polled 2,017 American adults about their love lives, with a whopping 40% of respondents admitting they’ve had sex … Read more
Working with furballs isn’t restricted to being a dog walker or groomer. These unconventional careers will make you realize what paw-sibilities are out there and may very well inspire pet lovers to take on a fun and lucrative side hustle. Bones of contention Karis Nafte, 43, an American living in Cape Town, South Africa, works … Read more
My boss said there’s going to be a reorganization and my colleague is going to lose her job, while I’m going to get promoted and take on her team’s responsibilities. This is my friend. How can I take her job? Can you say conundrum? I do think it’s a good sign that you are conflicted … Read more