It’s not surprising that there’s unrest in the workplace. Wages haven’t kept up with the times — according to the Economic Policy Institute, productivity has grown nearly four times as much as the rate of pay from 1979 through 2021. As union members in the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild – American … Read more
I caught one of my top employees stealing office supplies and selling them online. I was stunned, and when confronted he was very apologetic and begged for his job. He said that he is in a very tight financial situation and was desperate for money. It would seem obvious to let him go, but I … Read more
As your boss already knows — the weekend starts a little early for many employees. A new study from the Texas A&M School of Public Health looked at how workers use their computers to find which days of the week are most — and least — productive. “Most studies of worker productivity use employee self-reports, … Read more
She‘s leading a sublime life. Piloting a tourist submarine into the depths of the deep blue sea every day may sound dangerous to some — especially in the wake of the Titan submersible implosion that claimed the lives of five Titanic-obsessed explorers in June. But a bikini-clad bombshell behind the wheel of a 100-foot sub, which carts … Read more
Some employees who are fed up with their bosses or jobs are turning to social media to quit in a vocal and viral way, declaring they’re leaving their jobs on such social media platforms as TikTok or Instagram Live. This behavior may seem amusing, even something that could make the unhappy employee go viral and become an … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their second child. Everyone is very happy for them. The problem is the difference between her in-laws’ beliefs and mine. I was brought up in a family in which parties and celebrations were held at home. We opened our house to friends and relatives, everyone brought food … Read more
Construction workers have one of the highest suicide rates compared to all other professions — but a new international initiative hopes to combat the crisis devastating this segment of the blue-collar population. Male construction workers are about four times more likely than the general population to end their own lives, according to the Centers for … Read more
We have a big screen in our reception area and my boss keeps it on the Fox News channel, which I find offensive and I think some other employees do too. It’s also embarrassing when we have visitors. Do we have to be subjected to this? Which channel would you prefer? CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN? By … Read more
Bosses usually get a bad rap — you may have endured a “Devil Wears Prada”-type — but that’s all the more reason to appreciate fantastic bosses. According to recent data from Slot Tracker, New York is one of the Top 10 states where people love their bosses the most, mainly due to good communication. “Awesome … Read more
Australians are being forced back into their workplaces, bringing office etiquette back into the cultural conversation. Who hasn’t muttered: “What on earth is Jim eating today?” There’s no denying that some Aussies behave like absolute ferals in the office, and they need to be called out. It doesn’t matter if you’re the boss or the … Read more
Take this job and shove it. As the Post reported, “Between 2021 and 2022, amid high concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, a combined 85 million workers in the US voluntarily resigned from their jobs, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A 2021 report on the impetus of the mass exodus found that insufficient pay, limited opportunities … Read more
Don’t quiet quit — just quit! Zaid Khan inadvertently helped fuel the quiet quitting trend last year when he posted a TikTok video about it, but now says the practice only filled him with “looming fear” and “existential dread.” The 25-year-old was working a remote tech job while living with his parents, but wasn’t feeling … Read more
Summer weather makes us all want to take a walk on the slower side — and, if we’re really lucky, poolside. Take advantage of hybrid work policies, fully remote gigs or even an extended office break by getting out of your own four walls and setting up shop at one of these outdoor hubs. Royalton … Read more
TOKYO (AP) — In Japan, a nation reputed for loyalty to companies and lifetime employment, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters. And that’s considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko,” or “job-leaving agents.” Dozens of such services have sprung up in the last several years to help people who simply want out. “Imagine a messy … Read more
My employer fired me and then said that I had signed a noncompete agreement preventing me from going to a competitor for a year. What I do is very specialized, and they don’t even define who a competitor is. Can they prevent me from earning a living? For the uninitiated: Noncompete agreements are either stand … Read more
Although Carrie Winans, vice president at global strategic communications firm Hill+Knowlton Strategies, has a semiannual performance review with her Chicago-based manager, she doesn’t wait around for feedback. The 32-year-old Long Island City resident is in constant communication with her boss, checking in informally every month. She also gives feedback to seven junior staffers on a … Read more
Be careful sleeping on the job — you might get promoted. A slew of recent studies have found that taking a siesta has real benefits for work productivity, creativity and memory. In fact, some employers are now installing nap pods, sleep rooms and other spaces dedicated to power naps. But the stigma against people who … Read more
An anonymous Reddit user posted a photo of an alleged sign that suggests hospital workers at an undisclosed location are being charged for microwave usage. Reddit user Berezis, who’s reportedly a native Floridian, uploaded the photo to the subreddit titled “Mildly Infuriating” – a popular forum that has more than 5.7 million members and allows people … Read more
9 to 5? More like 9 to 4:20. Marijuana use among US workers reached “historic” highs in 2022, according to study findings released Thursday by Quest Diagnostics. The lab company analyzed over 6 million general workforce urine tests in 2022, determining 4.3% were positive for cannabis, up from 3.9% in 2021. That represents the highest number … Read more
A high-powered businesswoman has slammed “selfish” young workers for refusing to return to offices following the end of the COVID pandemic. Nicole Duncan, who serves as CEO and Managing Director of CR Commercial Property Group in Sydney, Australia, called-in to a commercial radio station on Monday saying long commutes were no excuse for staying home … Read more