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
A 24-year-old has revealed how she ditched her full-time administration role and still makes $10,000 a month. Amy Coulston, from the Sunshine Coast, was working in a remote administration role for a car dealership in New South Wales making $83,000 a year — including bonuses — before tax. But, she has now ditched this job … Read more
Dog owners working in an office are in a ruff situation. With more employers requiring additional in-office days per week, workers are saying goodbye to remote life — and being guilted by Fido more often. As more Big Apple pups are home alone, NYC dog walkers and sitters are once again booming in business, with … Read more
A veteran motorbike mechanic has blamed young workers, particularly Generation Z, for forcing him to close down his longstanding business. Dave Lawson, who opened The Bike Doctor in Perth back in December 1981, said he’s shutting up shop after 43 years. He points the finger squarely at younger workers and blames their attitude toward apprenticeships … 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
Since entering the workforce, Gen Z have taken an unorthodox approach to the way they work and, whether the other generations like it or not, they have already had a significant impact on the workplace. This has been evidenced through widespread trends like Quiet Quitting, Lazy Girl Jobs and Bare Minimum Mondays, along with an … 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
More like Gen La-Z. The young adult workforce has once again been chided for entitlement as a UK plumbing boss accuses the so-called laziest generation of having their parents call prospective employers to land them a gig. A plumber called into the “James O’Brien Show” (pictured) in the UK to complain that young adult workers … Read more
A few weeks ago, a friend and I grabbed coffee on the Upper East Side. It was a crisp, glorious day, so I asked if she wanted to take our orders to-go and wander around Central Park. Sure, she said, but could we head south along Fifth? She needed to swipe her work badge in … Read more
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
She dared to dream. A former stuntwoman in the UK has received a returned job application letter 48 years after she sent it — though it didn’t stop her from pursuing a remarkable career that took her all over the world. Tiki Hodson sent a handwritten cover letter for a job as a stunt motorcyclist … Read more
AI is all ears. Innovative office tech that utilizes artificial intelligence is listening in on your conversations and runs the risk of leaking company secrets and workplace gossip, turning the tool into a dangerous nuisance. Alex Bilzerian, a researcher and engineer, recently took to X to explain how Otter AI, a platform he used to … 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
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