Is work more important than a workout? A furious debate has erupted online after a Gen Z worker told their boss that they were unable to make an early meeting due to a gym class. The angry employer wrote to “Demoted” podcast hosts Natalie Marie and Ross Pomerantz to ask whether the young worker should … Read more
It was a career’s worth of mile-high-jinks. Thought you’ve experienced some nightmares on 30,000 feet? A flight attendant had the internet in a tizzy after revealing some of the wildest things he’s experienced during his 25-year career, including hooking up with passengers and flyers defecating in their seats. He detailed the NSFW work stories in … Read more
She’s tipped off. An Atlanta server went on a TikTok rant this week about why she’s sick and tired of giving sizeable tips to other waiters and waitresses who haven’t demonstrated the worthiness of a 20% gratuity. The pointed comments from service industry member Jenna Michal, viewed almost 110,000 times, come as Americans have reached … Read more
A “gossiping” Gen Z hairdresser who was constantly using her phone at work and “talking about herself” to clients has won a payout after a tribunal found she was unfairly sacked last year. Jorja McGennan, a young apprentice who had “limited work experience” when she took the job in April 2021, was not offered “procedural” … Read more
Bosses driving you crazy? Keep your shirt on, experts warn. Dan. L Shapiro, director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, is warning workers to beware so-called workplace “vertigo,” or feelings of sudden hostility when things go awry — particularly when management is involved. “Vertigo is that feeling when you get really consumed in a conflict,” Shapiro … 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
It pays to wear your birthday suit on the job. And cold-hard cash is exactly what excessively generous Hooters-goers lavished upon a blond waitress who donned a “birthday” sash across her ample chest while working a four-shift week. Let’s just say — she’s got more to celebrate than just turning a year older. “Let’s see how much … Read more
No slack for Slack users? New research highlights what many employees have felt for some time — unplugging from work, messages and emails has unfortunately become a thing of the past. A study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, published amid fresh rounds of nationwide layoffs, dives into the pressure felt by workers that keeps … Read more
Despite soaring living costs, when it comes to your career, virtual support communities tapping into insightful tips are available at your fingertips — for free. In January 2022, Patricia Nunez, 48, discovered just this. She started attending a weekly online group run by John Madigan, president and CEO of Executive Talent Services, a career coaching … Read more
I used AI to create my resume because the writing is so much better than mine when it comes to describing my experience. Is that OK to do? Can I get into trouble for that? The only problem I can see is ChatGTP making you sound more accomplished than you are, so you get hired … Read more
Amid a seemingly growing list of major company layoffs in 2024, one billionaire bond fund manager is raising questions over some data. During an interview on “Making Money with Charles Payne,” DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach, known as the “Bond King,” pointed out state unemployment numbers he described as “hard to believe.” “Amazingly, 88% of … Read more
If you’ve been manifesting a better 2024, there are four things you can do to level up — professionally, at least. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies dished her tricks for getting ahead in your career, from networking to public speaking. “As we’re settling into the new year, people are looking to take back ownership of their … Read more
They’re only monogamous to the money. In a brutal economy that’s made most Americans feel as if they’re in a financial headlock over the past few years, younger 9-to-5ers have had to become creative when it comes to making their coins. Although Gen Z and millennials have been socially stereotyped as “entitled” demographics with weak work ethics, … Read more
When it comes to office water cooler talk, Gen Z is running dry. A majority of Gen Z said they have no idea what to talk about with their coworkers, according to a Harris Poll compiled for Fortune. The poll of 1,000 workers of all ages discovered 65% of Gen Z were speechless around their … Read more
The number of Americans working from the comfort of their own home soared during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the rise of remote work comes with a potentially painful ramification for many employees during the tax-filing season. Depending on where you live and where your employer is based, you may be subject to the income tax … Read more
This is just the tip of the iceberg. There has been a lot of backlash over “tipflation” on the internet recently, with the growth of tipping culture seeping into coffee shops, takeout stores and self-checkouts. One frustrated Reddit user recently posted on t/EntTipping thread to share that he was prompted with a request to tip … Read more
Who wants to be a millionaire? A New Yorker is sharing his four secrets to success — perseverance, endless curiosity, innovation, and balance — after inventing an app at just 14 years old propelled him to the millionaire’s club. “Success is rarely an overnight phenomenon — it’s the result of consistent effort over time,” entrepreneur … Read more
The new year is a fitting time to push beyond your comfort zone, and doing so doesn’t need to be as daunting as you think. “A way to frame risk-taking is thinking of something as a goal and then evaluating the viability of that goal, as well as the pros, cons and likelihood of achieving … Read more
My co-worker and I worked on a project but I did most of the work. When we presented it to the team he put his name first on the title page and took over the presentation. My boss now thinks he led this project. That’s unfair and untrue. Should I say something to the boss … Read more
A new year can be full of fresh resolutions and prosperous opportunities – but how does 2024 fare if you’re looking for a new job? Three career experts and coaches spoke to FOX News Digital explaining how to navigate a market that’s “fierce” with competition, looming with layoffs and pending impact from the Federal Reserve rate … Read more