American workers say they’re drowning in busywork — and it’s draining productivity, fueling stress, and even pushing some to quit. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 white collar and knowledge workers and 1,000 IT decision makers. Results showed these employees are losing an estimated half of their day (51% total work hours estimated) on … Read more
In today’s job market, landing a new position might feel too good to be true — and unfortunately, it might be. A new report from job site Monster suggests prospective employees are often being duped by responsibilities outlined in job ads. According to the data, nearly 8 in 10 workers — 79 percent — say … Read more
The days of “pushing through” an illness are over, as nearly a third of Americans say they’d rather you didn’t show up to work if you’re feeling sick. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 people, which examined approaches to cold and flu and the evolving etiquette around rest and recovery. Thirty-one percent said … Read more
Working the friendly skies comes with a not-so-pleasant downside. Ascending to 30,000 feet, flying to an exotic vacation destination, may sound like a dream. But a flight attendant says the seemingly serene scenario can be a skyway staffer’s worst nightmare — especially on their days off from work. “Something they don’t tell you about being cabin … Read more
Call it the not-so-Swede life. Married mom of one Courtney El Refai has one of the longest commutes in Sweden — 5,000 miles each way to California, where the US expat works as a part-time per diem NICU nurse. Sound exciting? Think again, the frequent flyer revealed. El Refai shares the highs and lows of dual … Read more
Gen Z’s making it hip to hop. Much like their attention spans, a 20-something’s time spent at one job is often short-lived, according to employment insiders of the rising “office frogging” trend. “Office frogs refer to employees who don’t stay in the same job for too long,” Peter Duris, co-founder of AI-based career app, Kickresume, told … Read more
For generations, employees have been climbing the corporate ladder to be successful — but young workers are over it. According to a new Glassdoor report, Gen Z is beginning to reject the traditional idea of career progression in favor of the “career lily pad.” Rather than pursuing a single upward trajectory, this generation prefers to … Read more
Ready for a three-day weekend? Seven in 10 workers feel they could be just as productive in a four-day work week, according to new research. Ahead of Labor Day, a new survey of 2,000 Americans examining lifestyle factors, attitudes to work and social life balance, found 69% of employed respondents think they could do their job … Read more
Gen Z’s awkward foray into the work world is a-parent. Newcomers to corporate America, young adults under age 27, are taking baby steps into the office — and making sure mommy and daddy are there to catch them if they fall during the onboarding process and beyond, according to new, brow-furrowing data. “Over three-quarters of Gen … Read more
More than half of Americans skip lunch in order to work more, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 employed Americans, with a quota of 1,000 working parents with school-aged kids, revealed that 55% forgo eating lunch on hectic days to be more productive. Respondents also admitted to completely forgetting to eat lunch … Read more
This nuisance would work any soon-to-be bride’s last nerve. Before walking down the aisle, one nearly-wed was forced to walk down to Human Resources after a scorned coworker complained about being excluded from her wedding guest list. “This was honestly one of the weirdest work things I’ve ever dealt with,” barked the beleaguered bride-to-be in a Reddit … Read more
American workers’ productivity peaks at 11 a.m. on Mondays, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 knowledge workers revealed when respondents are most productive — and when they’re least productive, which was found to be Fridays at 12:06 p.m. While most workers (56%) are “very productive” throughout the average workday, respondents admitted they have … Read more
What’s droopy, floppy and sagging around the office? No, it’s not your crabby boss — it’s your flabby butt. Sitting on one’s backside for hours on end, slouched in a seat while staring at a computer screen, is flattening once-rounded heinies. “I refuse to fall victim,” swore Krystina, a NYC-based content creator, warding off the … Read more
Life can get pretty bumpy when you’re living it at 30,000 feet. To us ground-dwellers, the fast lives of flight attendants, constantly jet-setting off to far away lands and getting paid to take exotic excursions, may seem like a dream. But one discontented cabin crew member is coming clean with claims that the mile-high post … Read more
Have you ever had a business trip stowaway? As it turns out, most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip — and not even tell their boss about it. A new YouGov survey commissioned by upscale hotel chain Crowne Plaza reveals that 74% of employees would invite a family member or … Read more
She’s keeping fashion on its toes by keeping fashionistas off their tiptoes. In Barbie’s world, real-life glamor girls on-the-go are kicking high heels to the curb, and stepping out in much cozier kicks instead, per a May 2025 report. The shift is drastic — but it’s fantastic. Monash University researchers have found that Barbie’s declining … Read more
They’re young, they’re tech-savvy, and they’re not here to play by the old rules — but there’s one thing that scares them out of their wits. A new survey from Deloitte has revealed what’s really driving Gen Z and millennial workers in Australia – and it’s not just job titles or paychecks. Instead, these generations … Read more
Let’s be real, everyone’s had a bit of a questionable colleague at one point or another. But, there’s a huge difference between someone being a little annoying and someone being hardcore gross. Aussies have shared some of the grossest things they’ve witnessed at work, and whatever you think it is, I promise it’s 10 times worse. “Grossest thing … Read more
Looking to make your Gen Z employees more productive? A yearly performance review isn’t the solution. Gen Z is rejecting the age-old practice of the annual review process — and for good reason. The generation — born between 1997 and 2012 — doesn’t want a review on something they did at work months ago, leadership … Read more
Hello? Employees revealed the leading work email etiquette rule you might be breaking — and it could be ruining your relationships. Reddit users mostly agreed that not using a greeting when beginning a message is considered rude, after user @mkaym1993 asked how others felt when reading an email that skipped any kind of introduction. Reddit … Read more