Fast-casual food spots are fast conquering Midtown to fill long-empty storefronts — buoyed by more office workers returning to their desks five days a week. The boom includes not only familiar names such as Pret a Manger and Sweetgreen, but also brands new to New York. “Coming soon” signs just went up in the windows … Read more
Is doing absolutely nothing the hot new trend among Gen Z workers? The “rawdogging” phenomenon has apparently gone underground, with young subway-riding professionals raising eyebrows over an bizarre new behavior where they stare at their fellow commuters instead of perusing their phones — an alleged form of rebellion against return-to-office policies. Curiously dubbed “barebacking,” the … Read more
Employers are luring workers back to their cubicles with the prospect of more “me time.” As more companies require employees return to the office after years of remote work, they are also enticing colleagues with specialty vacation days meant for wellness, rest and recharging. According to Axios, corporate hubs like New York and Miami have … 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
After “quiet quitting,” one worker has graduated to “quiet vacationing,” spending a month overseas while only utilizing one week of paid time off. In an essay for Business Insider, an anonymous employee revealed how they pulled off the jet setting stunt without raising any eyebrows after the company implemented a return-to-office policy last year. The … Read more
The power lunch is back on the menu five days a week in the Big Apple – a major sign that Manhattan offices are buzzing again as more workers return to their desks following the pandemic, Side Dish has learned. Midtown staples like Michael’s and Fresco by Scotto, along with newer hot spots from top … Read more
It doesn’t have to be World War Z in the office. LinkedIn career expert Charlotte Davies is sharing five tips for working with Gen Zers, who have recently come under fire for blowing off interviews and even ghosting employers on the first day of work. “As a generation who entered the workforce amongst hybrid and remote … Read more
So much for the van-tasy. The dream of ditching expensive apartments for Instagram-worthy nomadic RV adventures and endless excitement took off at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the #VanLife movement shows signs of slowing amid return-to-office mandates and high gas prices, as trailblazers spill about the speed bumps in their journeys, including unforeseen … Read more
Forget boring office buildings with little-to-no coffee offerings, endless floors of beige cubicles and monotonous, marble-clad lobbies. Commercial landlords are wooing major tenants and their work-from-home-loving employees back to the office with unprecedented amenities — from golf simulators and rock-climbing walls to gourmet food and transcendental meditation rooms. With Manhattan vacancies at a record 21%, building owners … Read more
With the great return-to-the-office migration in full swing, employees may need a refresher on more than just workplace etiquette. Liz Teich, founder of The New York Stylist, said that people “almost seem to forget how to dress for the office” after spending years working remotely which has caused the office to become “much more casual.” … Read more
For many employees, going to the office stinks. Now, employers are trying to in-scent-ivize workers with an inviting aroma wafting through their fluorescent-lit halls. In New York City alone, in-person work has returned to 70% of pre-pandemic rates, and major companies like Amazon and Meta have implemented a back-to-the-office policy — much to the chagrin … Read more
You load up on deodorant, only to still smell faintly of body odor at the end of the day — what gives? Because B.O. is caused by the mixture of bacteria and sweat on the skin, it isn’t just reserved for the underarms, prompting some people to take multiple showers a day or spritz a little … Read more
Now that an overwhelming majority of employees are back to work following the pandemic, some may want to brush up on their cubicle etiquette. Workers on social media are revealing the unspoken laws of the office that could make or break your relationships with colleagues. The discussion comes as a survey from ResumeBuilder.com revealed that … Read more
He’s wingin’ it. With rents in the Big Apple hitting record highs last year, Wall Street Journal reporter Chip Cutter is going above and beyond by “supercommuting” from his home in Columbus, Ohio, to NYC three days a week. “When it came time to return [to the office] in 2022, I was underwhelmed at the … Read more
Don’t file this under perks at work. A study shows that going to and from the office can actually be atrocious for your health. “A lengthy commute to work is associated with being less physically active, being overweight, and having sleep problems,” wrote researchers from the Stockholm University. “And, depending on where your office is located, you may … Read more