Every second counts. Mel Robbins, a best-selling author, personal development coach and motivational speaker, is revealing a simple move that she says will transform you from a chronic procrastinator to a model of productivity. Robbins recommends you invoke “The 5 Second Rule” whenever a task looms and you feel anxious, loafish, or distracted. Start counting … Read more
One in four employed Americans worry that their job is in danger, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed adults looked at how they see themselves in their current role and found that 25% are worried about losing their jobs in the next year. These concerns stem from distress about the job market … Read more
She’s so boss. When her marketing agency suffered a $65,000 tax debt, Maddy Birdcage fired half of her employees and started from scratch. Birdcage, 34, blamed her own micromanagement. Now, the millennial boss lets her employees make their own schedule and wear what they want — plus, she’s vowed to treat them to private yacht … Read more
I cheated on my expense report, and expensed a meal that was personal. I felt guilty and afraid I’d get caught, so I confessed, apologized and reimbursed the company. My boss thanked me for being honest, then fired me for stealing and is denying me unemployment benefits. Any advice for how to appeal the denial … Read more
It takes up to two years to get your workspace just perfect, according to a new study. Ahead of Get Organized Day on April 26, the poll of 2,000 U.S. office workers found only 40% are ‘very satisfied’ with their current workspace, be it from home or from an office. Those who were unsatisfied blamed … Read more
Over half of IT workers feel overwhelmed by the amount of tasks they have to do in a day. The international poll of 1,000 U.S.-based, 250 U.K.-based and 250 India-based IT decision-makers found 58% overall feel overwhelmed — 78% in India, 60% in the U.K. and 53% in the U.S. On any given day, the … Read more
It’s just not clicking for them. For millennials and older, the “You Got Mail” notification rarely incited stress. In fact, most folks over thirty can still remember feeling a flush of excitement upon receiving an email — be it from work, family, friends or even advertisers — during its early stages in the early aughts. But to … Read more
My boss fired me because I spoke back to a customer who was being extremely rude to me. Do I have to tolerate this sort of abusive behavior? Can I sue my employer for not protecting my rights? The old saying “the customer is always right” is actually wrong. We’ve all seen those customers whose … Read more
She’s knocked up, they’re locked up. After working at a men’s maximum security prison in California for nearly a decade, Bella Aguilar bumped into a situation that made the job extremely “uncomfortable” and “depressing.” The brunette had become pregnant. “It’s just not a very happy place to work at. I mean, we all know why — it’s … Read more
If you can make it here, you’ll make it anywhere — just consider extra time for travel. Commuting to, from and around the “city so nice that they named it twice” can be a pain. Rush hour traffic, random street closures and mass transit delays are all daily grind nuisances. But the harrowing hassle of … Read more
Talk about an “ageless body.” Holistic health advocate Deepak Chopra, 77, is one of several people who have digitally “cloned” themselves to do their work for them. Chopra’s lifelike-AI fills in on Zoom calls, the Daily Mail reports. Delphi, touted as the world’s first digital cloning platform, uses data from podcasts, videos, PDFs and other … Read more
Almost one in 10 (7%) pet parents have left a job to find a new one in order to better care for their pet. That’s according to a new survey of 1,800 employed pet owners, which found that another 24% have considered doing so, but have not yet taken the leap. In fact, 60% agree … Read more
She’s literally hair today, gone tomorrow. But such is life when you’re a super-commuting cosmetologist, routinely traveling from North Carolina to New York City to transform Big Apple tresses. “I moved to Charlotte to be closer to boyfriend and enjoy a slower pace of life,” Upper West Side hairdresser Kaitlin Jay, 30, told The Post. “But I … Read more
Similar to the viral sensation “quiet quitting” — when employees get the bare minimum done on the job due to burnout and feeling they’re underappreciated — the latest career trend, “resenteeism,” captures workers’ tendency toward low productivity because they’re resentful. They realize they have to stay at their current job because of financial obligations and responsibilities, … Read more
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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
A surprising number of companies show bias against Gen Z and workers over 40 during the hiring process, a new survey found. Federal laws protect older applicants from age discrimination and some states have provisions meant to shield younger members of the workforce as well. But just because ageism is illegal doesn’t mean it doesn’t … Read more
Although many people cringe at the idea of waking up early for work, researchers deem morning shifts are better for employees compared to working at night. A study published in Plos One journal revealed that irregular work schedules can negatively impact your health. The journal defined a “standard” work schedule as work beginning at 6 am or … Read more
They should be quiet quitting major cities. New research has identified the best places for Gen Z workers — and these areas predominantly share two traits: they’re empty and cold. A report from background check company Checkr found that many small population centers in frigid areas in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions are optimal … Read more
They’re not Excelling at work. A recent survey from the employment website Indeed found that 75% of the 1,500 UK workers polled have ignored a prospective employer in the past 12 months, Fortune reports. Gen Zers reported the worst behavior — once they’ve applied, an astonishing 93% of Gen Zers confessed to not showing up … Read more