Work isn’t working for the cool kids. Owing to the high cost of living and the mental health pressures of the rat race, would-be workers in their 20s are forgoing jobs because they can neither afford daily transportation nor proper in-office attire, per a recent report. “Young people are finding themselves in a vicious cycle,” … Read more
With Election Day merely hours away, contentious conversations at work may be reaching a fever pitch. If this gives you agita, you’re not alone. According to a September survey from HR data provider Brightmine, nearly 2 in 5 American workers have experienced a political disagreement with a work colleague and nearly 1 in 5 workers … Read more
Is it possible to be a good leader without being charismatic? I’m the highest performer on my team, but I have autism, and freeze up during in-person meetings, although I’m very comfortable on Slack or email. I’ve been told I have a blank expression and I should smile more, but I don’t think you can … Read more
I was hired at a company who paid to train me for six months, and I signed a contract that said I’d have to work for them for at least two years or I’d have to pay the money back ($8,000 if I left after the year mark.) Source link #firm #charge #leave #company
Gen Z is missing the equivalent of one work day every week due to their mental health, according to a new study. The health and life insurance company Vitality found that Gen Z employees in the UK reportedly lose an average of 54 productive days per year, clocking into work every day but not operating at … Read more
Aussie CEO Jane Lu has a gaggle of Gen Z employees, and they are nothing like the Millennials she was used to managing. The 38-year-old founder of the successful fashion brand ShowPo said that Gen Z employees are hardworking and productive, but they have different expectations than Millennials. “They generally have much higher expectations around growth, and … Read more
The prospect of slashing a day of work from the schedule each week without a lower paycheck is a great deal for workers, so it is not surprising that multiple studies show employees love the idea of a 4-day work week – especially in this age of high burnout. While some experts say the shorter work week … Read more
They’re swiping. They’re griping. Their fingers are busy scrolling and eyes are constantly rolling. They’re Zoomers in the workplace. And they are the most “annoying” demographic plaguing offices nationwide, per a recent report. Gen Z has been labeled the “most annoying” coworkers on the job, according to a recent report. Getty Images/iStockphoto “According to respondents, 29% … Read more
Business success story Jane Lu has shared an awkward job application from a Gen Z hopeful that appeared to be written by AI. Ms Lu, who founded the popular online fashion retailer Showpo and panellist on Channel 10’s Shark Tank, recently received a job application to assist with her business course. However, upon reading it, … Read more
I saw your response regarding the person who wanted to reapply to his old firm. My son left his job for a more prestigious role in a bigger company but it is a hectic and dysfunctional office. His previous employer wouldn’t talk to him the week before he left – wouldn’t even say goodbye. He … Read more
I had an initial interview for a job and there was no salary listed, nor could I find anything on LinkedIn. When the company asked what I was looking for, I asked if they could give me a range, but they refused to do so. There’s six rounds of interviews for this job and I … Read more
Halloween is here, and kids are psyched for sugar rushes and scary costumes. However, year-round, job seekers face their own kind of trick or treat: the job interview. And whether it’s in person or via video, you’ll probably find at least a few interviewers who behave like monsters. Scared? Don’t be. We’ve got your back. … Read more
You may have heard the echoes of people repeating TikTok creator Jools Lebron’s viral video till the cows and curling irons come home. “You see how I do my makeup for work? Very demure, very mindful,” began Lebron, describing her approach to her “respectful” look for a day at the office. Since posting the video … Read more
I work at a prestigious fintech company where everyone went to Ivy League or prestigious schools. I went to a good public university and grad school but didn’t have a very high GPA, and I feel like an outsider. I just want to be seen as valuable and fit in. How do I do that? … Read more
I recently left a job because there was no growth and no other suitable positions within the company. My new job is OK but not great. Now the previous company has advertised an opening for a role I wanted before I left. It’s a quality position. Should I apply or will they laugh me out … Read more
They’ve got full plates, but empty tummies. Gen Z go-getters are forgoing midday grub while on the job due to guilt, per new data on employee lunch trends. “47% of Gen Zers miss out on lunch twice or more per week,” researchers from ezCater, a food-tech company, revealed in their 2024 Lunch Report. Zoomers rather … Read more
I just landed a job in sales but honestly, I haven’t got a clue what to do and how to go about this. I’m totally faking it at this point, and no one seems to be there for me with instruction or as a mentor. How do I find good advice on how to do … Read more
I had fun for far too long and now I have nothing for the long term. I didn’t go to school or become an entrepreneur and I don’t even know what job I want to do. All I do know is that I don’t like working by myself, and I love problem solving in a … Read more
Countless workers are smiling through the stress via a phenomenon called “glossing” and it’s time to put an end to it. “Glossing” refers to excessive optimism to dismiss difficulties at work, including real emotional struggles and negative emotions, said Dr. Trina Clayeux, PhD, of Raleigh, NC, and CEO at Give an Hour, a mental health … Read more
A text exchange between two co-workers has gone viral, revealing how few boundaries some people have when it comes to work. It used to be that when you finished work, you left the building and you were done for the day and, unless someone wanted to call your landline, you weren’t contactable. These days people … Read more