They’re Gen-ZZZ. Nearly one in six Americans under the age of 28 won’t even consider taking a job unless there’s a designated snooze space at the office, a mind-boggling new survey found. “It’s clear Gen-Z isn’t shy about voicing what they want from today’s workplace, and for many, it goes beyond salary and health insurance,” … Read more
American workers’ productivity peaks at 11 a.m. on Mondays, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 knowledge workers revealed when respondents are most productive — and when they’re least productive, which was found to be Fridays at 12:06 p.m. While most workers (56%) are “very productive” throughout the average workday, respondents admitted they have … Read more
It looks like the workplace is the new minefield — and young white men say they’re walking on eggshells. Nearly two in three white men aged 18 to 29 — around 12 million guys — feel the need to keep their mouths shut at work, too afraid to speak freely for fear of being canceled, … Read more
What’s droopy, floppy and sagging around the office? No, it’s not your crabby boss — it’s your flabby butt. Sitting on one’s backside for hours on end, slouched in a seat while staring at a computer screen, is flattening once-rounded heinies. “I refuse to fall victim,” swore Krystina, a NYC-based content creator, warding off the … Read more
A millennial CEO called out Gen Z’s work ethic — and got flamed for it. Lindsey Carter, founder of activewear company Set Active, said she wasn’t prepared for the backlash she faced after critiquing Gen Z’s take on work-life balance in a now-deleted TikTok video. “Now all I see are people sprinting out of their … Read more
Life can get pretty bumpy when you’re living it at 30,000 feet. To us ground-dwellers, the fast lives of flight attendants, constantly jet-setting off to far away lands and getting paid to take exotic excursions, may seem like a dream. But one discontented cabin crew member is coming clean with claims that the mile-high post … Read more
One woman’s co-worker complained about her office attire, so she turned to TikTok to ask if she was in the wrong. With many companies shelling out return-to-office mandates — many Gen Z and millennial employees — are confused about what is considered appropriate workplace attire these days. Working at an affordable housing non-profit in California, on … Read more
When career coach Shoshanna Davis asked TikTok to share the “most unhinged” things they’ve done to land a job — social media users delivered. Unhinged? Try unholy. Among the job-seeking jaw-droppers who headed to the post’s comments section: “Sent a picture of a T-rex trying to make a bed instead of my CV with a … Read more
There are some unspoken workplace rules that all employees should follow — especially when it comes to what they’re eating for lunch. Odds are, you’ve experienced a co-worker obnoxiously crunching on carrots or eating something stinky nearby — and according to etiquette expert and founder of Auersmont School of Etiquette and Protocol, Elizabeth Soos, these … Read more
What a bosshole. A monstrous manager earned a well-deserved spot in the pantheon of horrible bosses after attempting to rescind an employee’s annual leave — after they’d arrived at their foreign destination. The miserable move was detailed in a viral TikTok video by Ben Askins, a UK career expert who reads anonymous submissions from employees … Read more
Have you ever had a business trip stowaway? As it turns out, most employees would invite family or a friend on a work trip — and not even tell their boss about it. A new YouGov survey commissioned by upscale hotel chain Crowne Plaza reveals that 74% of employees would invite a family member or … Read more
As a high-performance coach and organizational psychologist, I’ve seen all kinds of workplace dynamics. But one of the most unsettling is successful women tearing down other women. It’s corrosive, often subtle, and incredibly damaging. Ask women who’ve been on the receiving end of female bullying how it felt, and the response is often the same – “sucker … Read more
An employee has shared the moment she was laid off from her job, with her savage response earning her huge amounts of praise from social media users. The US woman, who goes by Karson Bree online, recently shared a recording of a video call from last year in which her then-employer told her that she … Read more
They’ve been called lazy, entitled, screen-addicted and allergic to hard work — but Gen Z isn’t having it. Now, the youngest members of the workforce are firing back at the finger-wagging boomers and eye-rolling Gen Xers, claiming they’re misunderstood — not malfunctioning. “People like to talk about us but not talk to us or build … Read more
Most 9-to-5ers just aren’t in good spirits. “Ghostworking” — feigning busyness in order to fool the boss — is a phoney-baloney employment ruse on the rise. “More than half of employees (58%) admit they regularly pretend to be working,” study authors from Resume Now, an online job-hunting hub, revealed in a new report. More than half … Read more
This time-off policy is not making employees any happier. These days, when people are applying for jobs — they look for an employer that pays well and offers generous paid time off. However, if you see a job listing that offers “unlimited” PTO, it might be a scam — here’s why. “People hear you have … Read more
She’s keeping fashion on its toes by keeping fashionistas off their tiptoes. In Barbie’s world, real-life glamor girls on-the-go are kicking high heels to the curb, and stepping out in much cozier kicks instead, per a May 2025 report. The shift is drastic — but it’s fantastic. Monash University researchers have found that Barbie’s declining … Read more
The capital of Georgia has emerged as the best city for people to begin their careers. The Peach State’s bustling Atlanta beat out more than 180 other cities to earn the title in WalletHub’s “Best & Worst Places to Start a Career” ranking. WalletHub’s list ranked a total of 182 cities, using over two dozen … Read more
They’re young, they’re tech-savvy, and they’re not here to play by the old rules — but there’s one thing that scares them out of their wits. A new survey from Deloitte has revealed what’s really driving Gen Z and millennial workers in Australia – and it’s not just job titles or paychecks. Instead, these generations … Read more
Let’s be real, everyone’s had a bit of a questionable colleague at one point or another. But, there’s a huge difference between someone being a little annoying and someone being hardcore gross. Aussies have shared some of the grossest things they’ve witnessed at work, and whatever you think it is, I promise it’s 10 times worse. “Grossest thing … Read more