She’s so boss. When her marketing agency suffered a $65,000 tax debt, Maddy Birdcage fired half of her employees and started from scratch. Birdcage, 34, blamed her own micromanagement. Now, the millennial boss lets her employees make their own schedule and wear what they want — plus, she’s vowed to treat them to private yacht … Read more
A newly hired Target worker claimed she was forced to run one of the retail giant’s stores and lead her co-workers after the manager walked out during her shift. The worker, known as Ket, said she “wasn’t prepared or warned” when she was unexpectedly called to close the store and work nearly 8 hours without … Read more
Some 28 years ago, fresh out of Brown University, Jeff Wetzler found himself in his boss’s office seeking information. I nstead of a straightforward answer, he got a scolding from his manager. “Why are you wasting my time?” he was told. “Did you spend any time trying to figure this out for yourself?” Wetzler, now … 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
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
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
I’m worried about the company I work for. It’s a startup and they are having financial issues, so I’d like to jump ship rather than go down with it. In a job interview, is it OK for me to say that’s the main reason I’m looking for a new job? Unfortunately, that’s more common than … Read more
Power dressing is back strong. If there was one takeaway from New York Fashion Week, the semi-annual runway extravaganza that ended yesterday, it’s that confident glamour was in command. With inspirations ranging from Truman Capote’s swans and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy to C-suite execs, the dominant look for fall is post-pandemic polished, authoritative and sexy. That … Read more
They’re botty builders. As no-nonsense nonconformists, Generation Z has no problem taking workplace matters into their own hands. Be it calling out an older colleague for using the ever-hostile thumbs emoji or asking mommy to tag along for job interviews, twenty-somethings will do whatever it takes to make their jobs work for them — including turning to artificial intelligence … Read more
They’ve made an executive decision. New data from tech company Jabra shows that the Gen Z workforce, which is beginning to outnumber older generations, doesn’t put much stock in working for a seasoned leader — or sticking around a job for very long. The latest report from 14 countries, including the US, found that less … Read more
There’s snow way he was letting them off the hook. A boss in Portland, Oregon, went viral on TikTok after one of his employees made a video showing the great lengths he went to ensure his workers wouldn’t be calling out after a snowstorm. “And i was hoping he would just let the store be … Read more
It’s a job, well, done? Getting fired is an unpleasant experience most would rather downplay. But one recently laid-off laborer — who very suddenly lost her tech post with website security service Cloudflare — decided to document the “traumatizing” experience on video, subsequently broadcasting her plight on social media. “Can you explain for me why Brittany Pietsch … Read more
Viewing the world through rose-colored glasses can result in a favorable and optimistic view of life. Yet can an overly positive view or perception in the workplace present challenges on the career front? Recently, social media has been buzzing about “toxic positivity” — begging the question of whether too much optimism hinders employee productivity. As one … 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
Where there’s smoke there’s fired. Not sure if you’re going to get the boot? No fear. A New York comedian has revealed the telltale signs that someone is about to get sacked — which include keeping tabs on an employee’s every move. A video detailing these “fire alarms” currently boasts 5.1 million views on TikTok. … Read more
Oversharing on social media may seem like the norm, but experts warn potential employers are not enthralled by applicants’ digital trauma dumping. Initially billed as a white-collar networking platform, LinkedIn has taken a different form in recent years, becoming a site for flirtatious direct messages and unapologetic oversharing by its young users, more akin to … Read more
Skip Bayless’ obsession with Tim Tebow wasn’t well received with the bosses at ESPN. That is according to Stephen A. Smith, who opened up about debating Bayless on “First Take” (from 2012-16) — as well as the time when they were on a strict probational period with ESPN due in part to Bayless’ Tebow coverage. … Read more
They thought this alleged policy was ab-ominable. Get shredded or he’ll shred your contract: An Arizona sales trainer and car salesman has been ripped up and down online after controversially claiming that he won’t hire anyone who doesn’t possess rippling six-pack abs, as seen in a video blowing up on Instagram. But Andy Elliott, 43, … Read more
Remember when you were a kid and you’d play pretend? You’d pretend to be a pilot, a parent and, if you really dreamt big, a train driver. Well, Generation Z is all grown-up and now playing pretend in the workplace. Instead of working, they are Meryl Streeping it and pretending to work. Gabrielle Judge, 26, … Read more
My boss is leaving and has told me that the new boss is going to bring in their own team and I should start looking for a new job. Should I wait and see how it goes, or should I do what he said and jump ship? Unless your boss has specifically been told that … Read more