Your teen might need a new summer or after-school gig. Walmart — long seen as a common starting place for American teens to get their feet wet in the workforce — is being forced to crack down on a no-workers-under-18 rule in several stores, due to standards set by the US Department of Labor under … Read more
According to a new survey, 86% of office workers are using “please” and “thank you” with AI — and you may need to, too. The poll of 2,000 U.S. AI-wielding office workers found two-thirds (64%) believe it’s important to show AI common courtesy, and (27%) say “please” and “thank you” every single time they use … Read more
Some jobs may come with more than just a paycheck. A new study suggests that a mother’s line of work before, during and after pregnancy could influence her baby’s brain development. In certain careers, researchers found, she may even be more likely to have a child with autism, a developmental disorder that affects how people … Read more
This boss was dead serious when she asked an employee to “adjust” the date of his father’s funeral for the sake of the job. A bereaved breadwinner is blowing the whistle on his unsympathetic manager after she allegedly requested he reschedule his dearly departed dad’s memorial “because other teammates took leave at the same time.” “She is … Read more
They’re collecting hefty checks without breaking a sweat. Clocking in and cashing out is as easy as pie in the era of remote work. And now, wannabe employees without undergraduate degrees are able to make bank thanks to the prevalence of high-paying posts that don’t require higher education certifications. “More companies are shifting their hiring … Read more
Raise your hand if you hate, or have ever hated, your boss. You are not alone, folks. A recent study conducted by HR experts Ken and Debra Corey, authors of “Bad Bosses Ruin Lives,” found that 99.6% of respondents have suffered under the leadership of a bad boss. Based on their research, the duo found … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My oldest granddaughter will be looking at colleges soon. My son and her mother are divorced. My parents gave my son (their grandson) money to put away in accounts for his daughters’ college. Instead, he helped himself to that money before the divorce. When his ex-wife told me about it, I confronted him. … Read more
Scoring a spot at NYC’s upcoming Met Gala is just the beginning for boldfacers and A-listers lucky enough to be included in the top social event of the spring season, held on May 6 this year. What follows the sought-after invite is months of preparation. There are fittings to attend at top ateliers, high-priced hotel … Read more
This kind of “sick time” is no work perk. Since the term was coined in the early 1980s by the World Health Organization, “sick building syndrome” (SBS) has been used to describe the array of irritating symptoms some people feel when inside certain buildings, from headaches and fatigue to nausea and brain fog. It’s a … Read more
Nut jobs are on the job. Beware! Whackos are running rampant across a number of big business industries, according to startling new data, which fingers mechanics as the madmen of the workforce. “Subclinical psychopaths, driven by their antisocial tendencies, prefer mechanical jobs that are isolating and require little social interaction,” study authors, from the University … Read more
These New Yorkers are working themselves to death, literally. Sure, earning an honest living is laudable, but it can also be lethal depending on the occupational hazards that come with the job. And, unfortunately, in and around NYC, the hard workers who wear hard hats have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, per grisly new … Read more
The bots are coming for your livelihoods. Researchers at Tufts University have put together the American AI Jobs Risk Index, a “first-of-its-kind” report, using current occupational data to predict which jobs are most at risk of being taken over by artificial intelligence. Tufts University researchers created the American AI Jobs Risk Index to anticipate which … Read more
Your awful manager may actually be the death of you. It’s no secret that a bad boss can make your job harder — and make you miserable. But it’s not just the Sunday Scaries you need to look out for: A narcissistic boss can have a serious impact on your health, too. Even if they’re … Read more
Oh, gimme a break! Newcomers to the workforce are already in need of respites from the rat race. So, they’re ditching the daily grind to enjoy a little midweek mindfulness in nature amid the rising “green days” movement. “I’m really enjoying my day off from work,” raved a 28-year-old law office assistant, in part, while … Read more
Workers said they’re doing three jobs at once in their current roles, but over half haven’t had a raise or promotion for their hard work, according to a new study. A recent survey of 2,000 employed Americans investigated the many contributing factors behind this increase in workload and what workers need to work sustainably. Each … Read more
The ladies of Gen Z are making history — but for all the wrong reasons. Would-be career gals in their late teens and early 20s are out of work and in a rut, according to startling new data that deems Gen Z women as the new face of unemployment. But the disgraceful designation isn’t due … Read more
Imagine getting fired for staying at work late? Well, that seemed to be the case for an intern who was lucky enough to land the gig, especially in today’s difficult job market — but then got the boot as soon as they started for a head-scratching reason. The defeated worker shared their frustrating experience in … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I work in an office with a man who has expressed an interest in me in various subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways, including winks. I have also caught him staring at me with intense longing. We communicate well, and he has told me I have influenced him. We are both disciplined, determined and accomplished … Read more
The corporate world can come with some wild shared experiences, but none seem to hit quite as hard as the shared bathrooms. Regardless of whom you work for or where you work, the bathrooms can be where humanity comes to be its most distasteful. For Harry Catanzariti, his tale from a former employer is potentially … Read more
The battle of the sexes has come to the office. When spending eight hours a day in an office space, the setup is crucial for being as productive as possible — and it turns out men have the advantage. But women can improve their well-being by upgrading a few simple items to boost focus, energy … Read more