Gen Z is living the high life — on the job. A growing share of Zoomers — the generation aged 14 to 29 — report they’re turning to pot, booze and pills to get through the workday, sometimes before it even starts. And employers are clueless. In a recent survey of 1,000 US adults conducted … Read more
The 9-to-5 grind seems to be too much for today’s youngsters. Stressed-out young employees across New York City are ditching their work desks for store fitting rooms, movie theaters, and even designated “nap pods,” in search of a safe place to catch up on sleep, decompress, or sneak in a full-blown meltdown — in the … Read more
From pajama-like clothes to activewear, Zoomers are making controversial couture choices at the office. Now, one Gen Z fashionista is taking things to the next level, with critics accusing her of dressing like she’s heading to a nightclub, not a place of employment. Victora Olegario, 21, regularly uploads images of the outfits she wears to … Read more
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The sound of silence? Zoomers have been infuriating older generations with their seemingly rude behavior, from poor table manners to refusing to greet customers. Now, Generation La-Z is being called out for another faux pas: not saying “hello” when they answer the phone. That’s right, in a backwards-seeming trend that’s baffling older generations, Zoomers are … Read more
Hello? Employees revealed the leading work email etiquette rule you might be breaking — and it could be ruining your relationships. Reddit users mostly agreed that not using a greeting when beginning a message is considered rude, after user @mkaym1993 asked how others felt when reading an email that skipped any kind of introduction. Reddit … Read more
‘Just checking in’ is considered one of the worst phrases to put in an email and etiquette experts are begging you to stop. As reported by Parade, according to modern-day etiquette, boundaries and relationship expert Jenny Dreizen, you might as well be shouting into the void if you’re using that wording. “This is a vague … Read more
Happy hour? More like solo hour. A study by HR platform Nectar found that more than two-thirds of workers crave closer colleague connections — with a whopping 80% of 18- to 24-year-olds longing for a work bestie. In a pre-COVID world, grabbing drinks with coworkers or bonding over a daily Sweetgreen salad was a sacred … Read more
They’re dressing like Jobs while on the job. Members of Generation Z are crafting their own Steve Jobs-style uniforms for the workplace, saying outfit repetition gives them a sense of control over their burgeoning careers amid economic uncertainty. The late Apple founder was famous for his signature style: black turtlenecks, Levi’s 501s, and New Balance … Read more
An etiquette expert has revealed her top tips on how to avoid embarrassment at your work Christmas party, from what to wear, how much to drink — and how to dance. This holiday season, employees across the globe will be getting ready for their annual company shindig — hoping to avoid a career-ending faux pas. Laura … Read more
My boss is crowing all over the office about the election results but I’m not as happy about it. Can I say something to him? I don’t want him to know my leanings in case he holds it against me. Some are crowing, others are crying, which is why you should leave politics for the … Read more
With Election Day merely hours away, contentious conversations at work may be reaching a fever pitch. If this gives you agita, you’re not alone. According to a September survey from HR data provider Brightmine, nearly 2 in 5 American workers have experienced a political disagreement with a work colleague and nearly 1 in 5 workers … 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
It’s time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make. “On a professional level, work friends can be trusted people to whom we can turn for professional advice and feedback, whether it’s how to tackle a specific challenge we … Read more
I have a Zoom interview scheduled with three managers. I haven’t interviewed for a very long time and never by Zoom. Is it OK to reference notes? I’m really nervous about it. If it makes you feel better, take some comfort in the fact that you can do the interview from the comfort of your … Read more
I thought I got on well with a senior colleague but he’s now giving me the cold shoulder. I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt that he’s busy, but the way he ignores me tells me it’s intentional. We’re supposed to be working very closely because we share a lot of projects. … Read more
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to schedule me to take phone calls. I haven’t taken phone calls in years and would … Read more
There’s no better feeling than setting an out-of-office message before leaving for a vacation. That is until you continue to receive endless “urgent” emails that aren’t actually urgent. Workers are burned out and exhausted, and they want to enjoy their breaks when they have them. To get the message across, more and more people are … Read more
He got the ejector seat. A TikTokker says a fellow passenger was ejected from their plane after becoming enraged when he wasn’t granted a seat swap “Why can no one just be normal on planes?” asked Nick — who goes by @nickfromohio on TikTok — in a clip, which boasts 5.1 million views. According to … Read more
There must be something in the water cooler. Crushing on your colleague can be a many splendid thing. The dopamine rush that spikes when you bump into one another at the copy machine. The flirty glances you exchange while the boss holds yet another meeting that could have been an email. Dating pro warns flirty … Read more