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
Looking to make your Gen Z employees more productive? A yearly performance review isn’t the solution. Gen Z is rejecting the age-old practice of the annual review process — and for good reason. The generation — born between 1997 and 2012 — doesn’t want a review on something they did at work months ago, leadership … Read more
She kicked the Darth haters to the curb. Aggrieved UK worker Lorna Rooke was awarded almost $40,000 in compensation after being compared to Darth Vader — an analogy that litigators deemed “upsetting.” “Darth Vader is a legendary villain of the Star Wars series, and being aligned with his personality is insulting,” employment judge Kathryn Ramsden … Read more
Hello? Employees revealed the leading work email etiquette rule you might be breaking — and it could be ruining your relationships. Reddit users mostly agreed that not using a greeting when beginning a message is considered rude, after user @mkaym1993 asked how others felt when reading an email that skipped any kind of introduction. Reddit … Read more
He was working hard, but accused of hardly working. A toxic boss was shamed online after calling out an employee for ghosting because they appeared to be offline, despite completing a major task for that day. The awkward exchange came to light via a viral Instagram post by Ben Askins, a UK career expert who … Read more
People are having vacation remorse. It’s a known fact that working Americans rarely use their PTO — however, one generation in particular feels the most guilty when they finally take that long-awaited vacation, according to a new survey. A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of iced tea brand Halfday revealed that 58% of US … Read more
A Sydney recruiter has been left gobsmacked by a question from a job seeker about a supposed “red flag” they have witnessed during their employment search. Tammie Christofis Ballis, specialist recruiter and career coach at Realistic Careers, often gives out advice on social media to those going through the job search or interview process. During … Read more
If good looks were illegal, she’d be locked up. But for Alicia Davis, working as a medium-security prison guard, surrounded by sex-starved male criminals lusting over her fine frame, was tough enough. “I had to constantly reject them,” the siren, 32, bragged to JamPress. “They’d comment on my appearance, saying: ‘You look really good today,’ … Read more
Happy hour? More like solo hour. A study by HR platform Nectar found that more than two-thirds of workers crave closer colleague connections — with a whopping 80% of 18- to 24-year-olds longing for a work bestie. In a pre-COVID world, grabbing drinks with coworkers or bonding over a daily Sweetgreen salad was a sacred … Read more