I led a successful meeting where I was under a lot of pressure, and afterwards the attendees gave me a lot of praise for it. I did a lot of preparation and am proud of the outcome, but it was only me from my team so my boss has no way of knowing how well I did. … Read more
You talkin’ to me? Young NYC professionals are saying “get outta town!” to new research calling out Gen Z employees for being “lazy.” The workplace survey, conducted by Intelligent.com, revealed widespread hesitation on the part of managers to bring on recent college graduates, noting concerns about their work ethic, communication skills and job readiness. Accusations … Read more
One young Aussie has gone viral after sharing her work outfit and people online are confused and unsupportive. Work attire has been a hot topic ever since Gen Zers started wearing cargo pants to the office, and matching sets are now causing confusion. Chloe, 29, works in Sydney’s CBD, and she’s taken to social media … Read more
Young workers are getting fired at an alarming rate in the US, with experts suggesting the troubling trend could start to plague Australia. According to a report, 75 percent of American companies weren’t happy with their recent Gen Z hires, meaning anyone aged 27 or younger. The survey by Intelligent found that six in 10 … Read more
“What is your salary?” If you’re a Millennial or a Gen Zer, you’ll likely answer that question without even flinching. A survey by Robert Half in 2023 found that 86 percent of Gen Zers are open to discussing their salaries, followed by 59 percent of Millennials. The numbers significantly drop, though, for older workers, with … Read more
A few months ago, a company invited me for an interview. They said they liked me, but felt it wasn’t a good fit. Since then, I’ve actually done more work in that particular area, and they just reposted the role. Should I apply with an updated résumé, or is that too pushy? Demonstrating continued interest … Read more
I’ve landed a job out of state. I used a friend’s address on the résumé since I knew they wouldn’t consider me even though I did not expect relocation assistance. I’m planning on moving there before I start the job but is it legally OK to use my friend’s address for the HR paperwork in … Read more
A few months ago, when Annika Cha adopted her rescue puppy Ollie, she tapped into her company’s “pawternity” policy. Cha, 26, and based in St. Paul, Minn., is an account manager at 9Sail, a digital marketing agency with headquarters in West Islip, LI. She was able to take off four half-days thanks to the company … Read more
Salary dissatisfaction, lack of appreciation and poor work-life balance are corporate America’s top frustrations — according to the nation’s HR pros. A new survey of 1,000 human resource professionals revealed the biggest challenges facing the workforce today, along with the pain points HR problem solvers are feeling in their departments. Twenty-nine percent of respondents said … Read more
It’s time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make. “On a professional level, work friends can be trusted people to whom we can turn for professional advice and feedback, whether it’s how to tackle a specific challenge we … Read more
I was offered a job with amazing benefits — health, dental, flexible schedule, the works — but the pay is terrible. It’s about half the industry standard. Do I try talking them into more money, or just walk away? Why would you walk away without trying? If you won’t take the job at the salary … Read more
When Ibrahima Souare took over the reins as executive director of New York Professional Advisors for Community Entrepreneurs two years ago, he had access to his predecessor, Ken Inadomi, the recently retired and beloved executive director. “While he was officially retired by the time I joined, because he continued to make himself available for staff … Read more
I have a Zoom interview scheduled with three managers. I haven’t interviewed for a very long time and never by Zoom. Is it OK to reference notes? I’m really nervous about it. If it makes you feel better, take some comfort in the fact that you can do the interview from the comfort of your … Read more
Morgan Prouse, a public relations executive in film, was on cloud nine after recently earning a huge promotion on the job. But there was no shower of praise for the go-getter Gothamite. So, she gave herself one. Prouse (right) and her pals applaud each other’s accomplishments with annual “success shower” parties. MayaRose Creative “Its a … Read more
I thought I got on well with a senior colleague but he’s now giving me the cold shoulder. I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt that he’s busy, but the way he ignores me tells me it’s intentional. We’re supposed to be working very closely because we share a lot of projects. … Read more
For years, Laura Rhodes-Levin, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has been trying to get the message out that engaging your five senses can help you lower your work stress. “I am always telling my patients: ‘Come to your senses,’” she said. As the founder of the Missing Peace Center for Anxiety in Agoura Hills, … Read more
We need a break. Four in 10 Americans are suffering from burnout at their job, a recent survey showed — with five careers leading the pack in worker washout. Career networking site LinkedIn surveyed over 16,000 U.S. workers earlier this year to come up with the disheartening data. New research shows which careers are more burnout-prone … Read more
Sick days have taken on a whole new meaning. As Generation Z employees enter the workforce, paid sick days — allotted by a majority of companies — are being used more than ever. Approximately 30% of employees took sick leave in the first 10 months of 2023 – up 42% from 2019, according to the HR platform Gusto, … Read more
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to schedule me to take phone calls. I haven’t taken phone calls in years and would … Read more
Ah, Labor Day. It’s always a great day for the beach, grilling on the barbecue and simply not working on what could otherwise be another manic Monday. But for Gen Z research and strategy firm Dcdx, today is just another regular Monday out of the office. Since the July Fourth weekend, the remote workforce has … Read more