In addition to pressures from the ongoing pandemic, inflation and a surge of layoffs, Americans – especially people of color – are even more reluctant to take time off from work when sick than they were a year ago. A new poll of 2,000 employed Americans found that 41% “always” or “often” work while sick … Read more
Though he’s been working as an investment bank analyst for more than a year, one NYC man said he only remembers ever taking two 20-minute lunch breaks. “As crazy as it sounds, stepping away and being not responsive for more than 15 minutes can be seen as lazy and reflect poorly,” the 23-year-old, who asked … Read more
Tens of millions of Americans have swapped sweatpants for corporate clothing in recent months as they finally head back into the office. And while several white-collar workers say they’ve been “shamed” for their “inappropriate” attire, there’s one thing that many say makes an employee look “unprofessional” — and it’s not a short skirt or a … Read more
A Scottish teacher shares her “teacher fits” for the week on TikTok in videos taken from her classroom — and her outfits have divided the internet. TikTok user @victoriaren97 — who has 22,600 followers and 337,000 likes — is seen in her videos donning short skirts and shirt dresses, mostly with tights underneath as her … Read more
If they haven’t quit yet, it’s likely they will soon. The term “Great Resignation” was first coined in the spring of 2021 as a record number of Americans voluntarily left jobs. And the trend shows no sign of abating, especially with the younger generation. A recent study from Lever found that 65% of Gen Zers … Read more
A crafty crocheting TikToker went viral showing off what she described as an “office outfit,” but her viewers were quick to question if the skin-bearing look would get her more HR violations than compliments. Laurie, 24, often posts videos of her outfits showing off her handmade crocheted tops with different looks, but this one might … Read more
A TikTok user is getting sympathy on the social media app after telling how she got reprimanded at work for wearing leggings that a manager thought showed off too much of her “backside.” Giselle Thanh, who said she works in healthcare, posted a clip showing the outfit, which consisted of black leggings and a cropped … Read more