Lost sleep, a stepped-up heart rate and an upset stomach can all be symptoms of an upcoming performance review. That may help explain why, according to a Payscale survey, only ”43% of survey respondents have ever asked for a raise in their current field.” The problem: While it’s easy to hope that your work will be recognized … Read more
They’re knocking boots before punching the clock. The key to success? Morning sex! A little NSFW action at sunrise enhances employee productivity and better positions naughty 9-to-5ers to receive perks at work, such as pay increases and promotions, per a new risqué report. Breadwinners who routinely enjoy morning sex experience increased levels of productivity, focus … Read more
A manager’s email to an employee about the “5 minute rule” their company has in place for those working from home has left fellow workers gobsmacked. Anyone who has worked remotely knows there is a certain expectation that you be reachable or provide semi-regular updates throughout the day. But one boss at an unnamed company … 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
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
After sending out more than 1,000 job applications without so much as a nibble, Florida college grad Sam Rabinowitz took matters into his own hands — and cruised Wall Street carrying a placard begging for a chance. “Tried LinkedIn. Tried Email. Now Trying Wall Street. Looking for a Finance/Trading Internship or Entry-Level Position. Dedicated. Hungry. … 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
He’s too old for this. A Gen Xer sparked a fiery conversation about ageism in the workplace — and many agreed with his sentiment. “I may never ever get hired again,” Bradley Richardson, a 58-year-old who now peddles ‘adulting’ courses online, said in an Instagram video. He claimed that despite having skills and experience, he … Read more
There are a lot of cracks in that employee. If lately you’ve been feeling less motivated, unproductive or like it’s a struggle to drag yourself to work every day — you might be experiencing “quiet cracking.” Some describe this term as a gradual burnout that can sneak up without you even realizing it. Think of … Read more
A text exchange between a boss and a former employee has gone viral because of a completely outrageous request. Ben Askins, a UK work expert, has carved out a niche online, sharing anonymous text message exchanges between employers and their staff. Askins has racked up millions of views by giving people a peek into working … Read more
They said what? In a time where nearly half of Gen Z lies on their job applications — it’s no surprise that they’re also fibbing on their resume to land a job. While many Americans are riding the unemployed bus — one jobless individual named Noah Reedy said the trick is to just Pinocchio your … Read more
An awkward text exchange between a pregnant employee and her boss over maternity leave has sparked outrage online. UK career expert Ben Askins, known for calling out toxic workplace behavior on social media, shared the exchange with his followers, branding the employer “one of the top three of the worst bosses I’ve come across”. The … 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
The most valuable skill an employee can have in the digital age is… the ability to ask AI? Titans of the tech industry have taken to social media and other public speaking engagements to reassure Gen-Z, the newest members of the workforce, that AI won’t be detrimental to job availability — in fact, it might … Read more
It’s trick of the trade. Gen Z is turning to traditional trade jobs amid fears AI will soon replace many white-collar careers, a new survey has uncovered. Resume Builder polled more than 1,400 Gen Z adults between the ages of 18 and 28, finding that 42% of Zoomers are currently working in or pursuing a blue-collar … Read more
Most 9-to-5ers just aren’t in good spirits. “Ghostworking” — feigning busyness in order to fool the boss — is a phoney-baloney employment ruse on the rise. “More than half of employees (58%) admit they regularly pretend to be working,” study authors from Resume Now, an online job-hunting hub, revealed in a new report. More than half … Read more
Old age, new work patterns. The number of workers postponing retirement has boomed across the Western world due to increased life expectancy and economic uncertainty. British businessman Derek Price, 94, still clocks seven days a week at his company, saying full-time work keeps him spry six years out from his centenary birthday. “I live, eat … Read more
A Sydney recruiter has been left gobsmacked by a question from a job seeker about a supposed “red flag” they have witnessed during their employment search. Tammie Christofis Ballis, specialist recruiter and career coach at Realistic Careers, often gives out advice on social media to those going through the job search or interview process. During … Read more
Exacting workplace revenge is dirty work — but these peeved peons don’t mind the mess. Aggravated, burned out and cranky 9-to-5ers are virally revealing their most “unhinged” hacks for getting payback after being wronged by a colleague, manager or high-level executive. It’s cruelly clever cattiness that’ll leave you screaming: “Oh shift!.” Social media savages are using … Read more
A pestering boss begging a worker to come in on their day off has left the internet stunned. UK workplace expert Ben Askins often goes viral for sharing anonymous text messages between workers and their bosses. Askins reads out the exchanges and then offers his advice, and 9 times out of 10, he is usually … Read more