A simple work question has exposed the significant generational gap between Generation Z and Baby Boomers. Gabrielle Judge, who describes herself as the anti-work girl boss, has dropped a TikTok of a Zoom conversation she was having about the four-day work week with a Baby Boomer CEO. CEO of SparcStart, Maury Hanigan, was a guest … Read more
We’re approaching the five-borough behemoth that is the New York City Marathon next Sunday, and we’ve discovered that folks who can log 26.2 miles can teach us a thing or two about juggling personal and professional goals. Ahead, training lessons that translate to the boardroom or C-suite. Daryl Holman Jr.Holman Jr., 31, who resides in … Read more
I’m a new leader at my company, and while I’ve only been in the job for three weeks, I’m already seeing what the big problems are, and how to fix them. This includes changing a lot of the talent on the team. My question is, how long should a new leader wait before making changes … Read more
These frisky 9-to-5ers are gettin’ busy at work — and they’re eagerly filling up every position. Getting along with coworkers is key to workplace harmony. But getting it on with sexy staffers at the office is typically taboo. The naughtiness of colleague coitus notwithstanding, an October 2023 survey on the Top 10 professions in which a person in a … Read more
Young influencers are losing it over the harsh realities of everyday working life once you finish your degree. A college graduate, Alison, has caused a stir online by complaining that she earns more now at her waitressing job than she will when she takes an entry-level position in her chosen career. She explained while drinking … Read more
It started off as a small sale of cosmetics to raise money for the people of Israel. But now Beauty4Israel has become a massive fundraising drive backed by New York’s cosmetic doctors — who are offering treatments including Botox and boob jobs to help out. The apparently trivial response to the crisis could not be … Read more
There’s a guy on my staff who runs a betting pool each Friday for the Sunday football games, for anyone in the office who wants to join. Isn’t that illegal? As a manager, if I allow it to continue, can I get into trouble? I wonder if any readers are old enough to remember “The … Read more
Ah, the unavoidable joy of working with people who make “awful” look like an art form. While every office has that person, it doesn’t have to be as difficult to deal with them as you may think. “Navigating the modern professional workplace often means we encounter co-workers who seem to possess a unique talent for … Read more
Never take “no” for an answer — or, in this case, don’t let it deter you. This is the biggest mistake people make when requesting a raise at work, according to LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies, who urges that if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Not that you want to go in … Read more
Wellness-enhancing offerings in the workplace aren’t just good for employees’ health. They can also boost workers’ motivation and sustain productivity, according to a recent report. The report, released by Mindspace, a global provider of boutique flexible spaces with locations in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Poland, Romania, The Netherlands and Israel, indicated that 9 out of … Read more
I’m a sales leader and I have a woman on my team who is an absolute rock star at her job. She’s our biggest revenue earner and has the best customer relationships, and if we lost her it would have a huge negative impact on our company. The problem is, we are both single and … Read more
Introvert: In years gone by, the word seemed like a curse. It described a shy, socially awkward worker, cowering in a corner, hoping to be invisible. When an introvert was identified, they were encouraged to be more outgoing and extroverted. For an introvert, it was soul-crushing. Jackson Heights resident Skylar Liberty Rose, 49, knows this … Read more
She’s got a sick house — with an emergency room and X-ray equipment to boot. While the cost of living is at a ghoulish all-time high, seeing rent in major cities skyrocket to spooky sums, an intrepid dweller has managed to score a cost-free, sprawling estate nestled in the heart of London. And her new home’s filled with … Read more
The average employee spends 10 hours and 47 minutes a week drafting emails that few recipients read, according to new research. The survey of 8,000 small business employees (split evenly between Americans and Brits) asked respondents how much time they spend on emails: they draft an average of 112 emails a week, spending just over … Read more
Four in 10 Americans couldn’t live off their cash savings for longer than four months, according to new research. However, three in four (75%) think their saving habits will improve over the next 12 months. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18–58 with a savings account found nine in 10 have tapped into these … Read more
Ah, to conquer the world while remaining relaxed on your couch, with only minimal effort. Could it be possible? “With stress levels and burnout rates at an all-time high, it’s not hard to see why trends like ‘lazy girl jobs,’ ‘quiet quitting’ and more are emerging post-pandemic as a response to the ‘hustle culture’ which … Read more
I was hired for a 100% remote work-from-home position. Now, all of my work assignments are far from where I live. I am being tasked with airplane travel, long days and work far from home. I spoke to HR and they said this would be minor fieldwork maybe 5% of the time but my manager … Read more
The millennial “girl boss” is so last generation — Gen Z professionals are choosing to be laidback than booked and busy. Meet the Snail Girl — a working woman, she prioritizes joy and ease, consciously choosing to slow down despite the demands of hustle culture. The term was originally coined by Fashion Journal writer Sienna Ludbey, who … Read more
These hotels mean business — and fun. Travelers are prioritizing a good night’s sleep, amenities that promote a healthy lifestyle, and rooms with “smart” technology, according to a 2024 travel forecast from Hilton out this week. Thanks to the rise in “bleisure” travel — adding a vacation to a work trip — jet-setters are extending … Read more
She’s making savory really sweet. A Scottish baker has become an online sensation for her lavish cupcakes, which are topped with miniature versions of fast food items from the likes of McDonald’s and KFC, as well as New York bagels, prawns, and black olives. Ashley Calder’s lookalike treats — or “cupfakes” — have become so … Read more