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
Satiating the XXX-rated cravings of complete strangers is not in Abby Hargreaves’ job description. Still, the librarian routinely finds herself being propositioned by lecherous vermin disguised as innocent bookworms. “Every day is something new,” Hargreaves, based near Washington, DC, exclusively groaned to The Post, detailing the many obscene phone calls she receives from creeps who get … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A co-worker, “Erin,” has been allowed to work from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, while the rest of us came back to the office. We function alongside each other much like a small family. We have no drama, no office politics and an overall great atmosphere. Erin’s absence has caused a strain on … Read more
New Year’s Eve is the prime holiday to let loose, live it up, and let the libations flow — especially in New York City. But what happens the next morning, when the alarm sounds, and like many folks, you still have to work on the holiday — even with a gnarly hangover? While Myka Meier … Read more
Nearly half of all workers are hoping to get away with the bare minimum for much of December — and Monday, Dec. 15, was found to be the last hard-working day of the year, according to new research. If you’re reading this while at work, don’t worry — many workers are officially in slow-down mode, … Read more
Chronic lateness is known to be a common annoyance, often leading to strain within relationships, experts have confirmed. And for some people who struggle to be on time, the reasons may go far beyond poor planning. Psychotherapist and author Jonathan Alpert told Fox News Digital that chronic lateness often stems from a combination of psychological patterns and … Read more
A single mom has revealed the insane way she found out she was fired from her job. Kristin McCarley, a real estate agent from East Texas, took to TikTok to share the single “drunk” message she received from her boss at 10:36 p.m. on a Saturday night. “Do not come in Monday,” the text read. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My oldest son, “Adam,” turned 50 last month. He and his wife, “Lindy,” live four hours away. They invited me and my husband to a birthday party she was having for him. Adam’s daughter from a previous marriage couldn’t make it for whatever reason. Lindy tends to drink too much. At one point, … Read more
She did what? A frustrated employee got her friend fired — and as ruthless as it sounds, it was for a good reason. Anyone who has worked in retail understands how annoying it can be to have to find coverage for a shift when you want a day off. Unfortunately, one Gen Zer learned the … Read more
As the saying goes — honesty is the best policy. While some employees are hesitant to take well-deserved PTO because they feel guilty, looking at you millennials, others — their younger, Gen Z counterparts — seem to have no problem asking for time off for a broken heart. A manager took to X (formerly Twitter) … Read more
They’re knocking boots before punching the clock. The key to success? Morning sex! A little NSFW action at sunrise enhances employee productivity and better positions naughty 9-to-5ers to receive perks at work, such as pay increases and promotions, per a new risqué report. Breadwinners who routinely enjoy morning sex experience increased levels of productivity, focus … Read more
An employee proudly posted her boss’s response to her sick day request — and the non-American people of the internet had a lot to say about it. Ley Sabandal lives and works in the Philippines but has an American boss. After feeling under the weather and asking to take a sick day, her boss responded … Read more
American workers say they’re drowning in busywork — and it’s draining productivity, fueling stress, and even pushing some to quit. That’s according to a poll of 2,000 white collar and knowledge workers and 1,000 IT decision makers. Results showed these employees are losing an estimated half of their day (51% total work hours estimated) on … Read more
In today’s job market, landing a new position might feel too good to be true — and unfortunately, it might be. A new report from job site Monster suggests prospective employees are often being duped by responsibilities outlined in job ads. According to the data, nearly 8 in 10 workers — 79 percent — say … Read more
The days of “pushing through” an illness are over, as nearly a third of Americans say they’d rather you didn’t show up to work if you’re feeling sick. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 people, which examined approaches to cold and flu and the evolving etiquette around rest and recovery. Thirty-one percent said … Read more
Working the friendly skies comes with a not-so-pleasant downside. Ascending to 30,000 feet, flying to an exotic vacation destination, may sound like a dream. But a flight attendant says the seemingly serene scenario can be a skyway staffer’s worst nightmare — especially on their days off from work. “Something they don’t tell you about being cabin … Read more
Gen Z’s making it hip to hop. Much like their attention spans, a 20-something’s time spent at one job is often short-lived, according to employment insiders of the rising “office frogging” trend. “Office frogs refer to employees who don’t stay in the same job for too long,” Peter Duris, co-founder of AI-based career app, Kickresume, told … Read more
An office worker shared the frustrating response they received after informing their boss they needed the morning off to take their sick child to the hospital. The exchange was shared on TikTok by career expert Ben Askins, who often highlights poor behavior from bosses online. The mother texted her boss in the morning to let … Read more
A new trend has started to emerge in workplaces across the world, including Australia, and it is one that has experts seriously concerned. Most people have likely heard of the term “job hopping”, which is the practice of frequently changing jobs, usually to gain experience, increase salary and accelerate career growth. Well, this new trend … Read more
For generations, employees have been climbing the corporate ladder to be successful — but young workers are over it. According to a new Glassdoor report, Gen Z is beginning to reject the traditional idea of career progression in favor of the “career lily pad.” Rather than pursuing a single upward trajectory, this generation prefers to … Read more