A new workplace policy has been condemned by some as barking mad. Taking sick days for pet parent-related duties — from vet trips to potty training — is slowly being implemented in offices, especially in New York City, where lawmakers recently proposed a bill in favor of granting sick leave for pet care. But the “pawternity … Read more
A new survey has revealed one in three Americans would turn down a dream job if it didn’t offer good health insurance options. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found three-quarters (73%) consider healthcare options an important factor if they were looking for a new job, and 63% wouldn’t be afraid to ask about their … Read more
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
Talk about quitting while you’re ahead. A job applicant was so baffled by the bizarre conditions outlined by his prospective boss that he laughed out loud and exited the interview early. The employment seeker described the “absolutely insane” incident in a Reddit post that’s earning him praise online. “There should be laws against damn near … 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
It’s been more than four years since the pandemic hit the US and made remote work commonplace, and as companies continue to try to lure employees back to the office, some workers say they are ignoring the pleas. A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com found one in five workers admit they are not following their employer’s return-to-office (RTO) policies, with … 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
Looking desperate is no longer a red flag — at least on LinkedIn. Unemployed people who are open to work are now being transparent about their urgent need for a new role, adorning their profiles with a new LinkedIn banner that reads “#Desperate.” “LinkedIn is a platform that’s made for networking and connecting with people, and … 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
The office is not alright — but everyone pretends to be. Experts are sounding the alarm about the toxic work behavior called “glossing,” a term referring to a leader’s failure to address workplace issues and hardships which prompts employees to coast at work and suppress negative emotions. Instead of addressing tough times at work, bosses might … Read more
As if you needed another excuse not to work outside of business hours. Trying to squeeze in a few extra emails or a work call during your commute to the office could actually do more harm than good, experts say. You never know who could be eavesdropping while sitting across from you on the bus … Read more
The return to office just might be worth it. Employees who make it off their couch and into the office are rewarded by their bosses. An overwhelming 86% of US CEOs say “they will reward employees who make an effort to come into the office with favorable assignments, raises or promotions,” according to a survey by … Read more
The perfect storm of workplace trends like “quiet quitting” and “quiet vacationing” has yielded a seismic shift in employee engagement and ushered in the “Great Detachment.” Recent data from Gallup revealed a decline in employee engagement, especially in millennials and Gen Z workers. Young millennials and Zoomers reported a 5% decline in engagement, while older … Read more
It was a little flight lie. A woman realized every employee’s worst nightmare after she called in sick to catch a flight, only to run into her boss on the plane. She detailed getting “boss-ted” in a video with over 780,000 views on TikTok. “Me taking a sick day from work only to end up … Read more
Do you ever get the feeling someone’s watching you? In the age of remote working, employers have imagined new ways to keep tabs on employees — even without them realizing it. “There’s little transparency,” Hayley Tsukayama, the associate director of legislative activism at Electronic Frontier Foundation, told the Washington Post. “Even figuring out what is … Read more
Rain, rain go away — or give me my pay. Travel companies are now offering weather insurance policies as climate change has pushed extreme weather to become one of the biggest factors causing hesitation as people consider booking their next trip. “Most — if not all — travel insurance policies that cover trip cancellation, trip … Read more
Texts, Slacks and Teams, oh my! In the world of remote work, Zoom calls and digital messaging have long reigned supreme — and good ol’ phone calls have fallen to the wayside. According to the Wall Street Journal, some employers are attempting to revive the phone call status quo to break up the monotony of staring … Read more
Who’s Taylor Swift anyway? Taylor Swift has gone through “hell” because of her name — but not the Taylor Swift you’re thinking of. A 19-year-old from the Scottish village of Newarthill, Lanarkshire, shares a name with the global superstar — and is often told she’s an imposter of the pop phenomenon, who released her latest … Read more
They’re not Excelling at work. A recent survey from the employment website Indeed found that 75% of the 1,500 UK workers polled have ignored a prospective employer in the past 12 months, Fortune reports. Gen Zers reported the worst behavior — once they’ve applied, an astonishing 93% of Gen Zers confessed to not showing up … Read more
A New Jersey woman has taken to TikTok to share her company’s bizarre request before a work trip overseas. “My company is not only asking us to share a room with a colleague on our upcoming trip to Paris, but to share a bed,” co.letter said in a video on TikTok. She said she had … Read more