Time to give these so-called sleep hacks a rest? The team behind the sleep tracker Sleep Cycle crunched data from over 1 million global users to determine the social media slumber shortcuts that have gone viral. The Sweden-based company recently released the results as part of its annual Sleep Around the World report. “This year’s … Read more
They’re ready to split out of spite. Disgruntled Gen Z employees aren’t getting mad. They’re not even getting even. The ticked-off twenty-somethings are, instead, vengefully getting the hell out of dodge when the going gets tough on the job. Experts say revenge quitting is on the rise as a trend aimed at wreaking havoc on … Read more
The “Z” stands for “zero work done.” Gen Z workers have revealed the many ways they’re stealing company time — from beauty treatments to tardiness and working while hungover. While all their names have been changed for anonymity, Zoomers dished their dirty work secrets to The Standard, their cubicle confessions arriving amid a rise in … Read more
She’s just doesn’t give a shift. Sticking to a strict, stifling work schedule wasn’t Grace Sarah’s vibe. So, the Gen Zer up and ditched her 9-to-5 without a sizable savings or a sound game plan. “I just quit my job to my boss’s face,” Sarah, a 20-something from Australia, confessed to a TikTok audience of more … Read more
A few weeks ago, I ducked out of the office to take a nap at a hotel — for journalism. Neurotech startup Elemind offered me the chance to try out its high-tech headband, which promises to put you to sleep faster by literally changing your brainwaves. I had to know — could it be that … Read more
Employers are being “catfished” by young workers, with recruiters supposedly seeing it happen “all the time” in workplaces. “Career catfishing” occurs when someone accepts a job offer but then fails to show for their first day of work with no explanation. A recent survey conducted in the UK of 1000 workers found one in three Gen Z … Read more
Nicole Kidman is taking a much-needed rest. After churning out three movies and two TV shows in 2024, the Australian actress, 57, declared she’s “off” for the rest of the year. Last year alone, Kidman starred in Amazon Prime’s limited series “Expats,” Netflix’s murder-mystery miniseries “The Perfect Couple,” Season 2 of “Lioness,” the rom-com “A … Read more
As Congressional Republicans weigh major cuts to Medicaid, most voters do not want to see the public health plan’s funding dialed back, according to a poll released Friday by KFF, a nonpartisan health research firm. Just 17 percent of respondents said they supported cuts to Medicaid, the government health insurance program that covers more than … Read more
Oh baby, they’re making a fortune. British mom Paris Gough has stunned social media users after revealing that her sons are earning money hand-over-first working full-time as child models. Six-month-old Hunter and one-year-old Romeo regularly do shoots for various brands, netting thousands of dollars per month. “In July, they used him (Hunter) in a TV … Read more
Deal or no deal? A career coach is sticking her neck out for job applicants, breaking down everything they should look for when considering saying yes to a job offer. Taking to social media, agency recruiter Darci Smith shared all the ways that hiring teams can “suck” by omitting key steps in the important process … Read more
If your New Year’s resolution was to travel more, don’t just double-check your passport expiration. Your ID may be rendered useless when flying due to new travel restrictions that will be enacted in 2025. Starting in May, all travelers will be required to use a Real ID — or appropriate alternative, like a passport — in … Read more
They’re riding it out the cowboy way. As the hit Paramount drama “Yellowstone” has come to an end — for now — producer and director Christina Voros spoke to The Post about the show’s awards snubs. “I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to that. I think ‘Yellowstone’ has gone under the radar amongst … Read more
This isn’t working out. Remote work policies ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic have taken a serious toll on employees’ social and emotional well-being, a new study found. A shocking 25% of remote workers say their social skills declined since going fully remote, with millennials being the most susceptible to the harms of telecommuting, a … Read more
A new gender workplace trend has erupted, and for once, it isn’t about women being paid less. Twice as many young women as men are quitting their jobs because of the abuse they cop from customers, alarming new research by digital youth engagement platform Year13 has found. Women are also significantly more likely to leave … Read more
For a quarter of Americans, keeping their home clean is more difficult than their full-time job, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans looked at their cleaning habits and challenges, especially when it comes to hosting, and found that keeping a tidy house is harder than their nine-to-five for nearly one in … Read more
Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: US officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, DayQuil and other medications, but experts have long questioned its … Read more
It’s the thought that counts, but a woman has been left wondering what exactly she’s received as a secret Santa present. The “baffling” gift, which was given to her by an anonymous colleague, was so disturbing that she admitted: “To be honest, I’m disgusted by it.” But she’s also not sure if she being “ungrateful” … Read more
From porn star to pixelated pleasure. Chloe Amour, a 33-year-old adult film star, has revealed that she sold her likeness to an AI company to reduce the pressures of her demanding career. Chloe Amour, a 33-year-old adult film star, (left) has revealed that she sold her likeness to a tech company to create AI versions … Read more
The kids are not alright. Zooming into adulthood — becoming autonomous, moving out of mom and dad’s, landing their first big girl or big boy jobs — all once sounded like a sweet fantasy to the youngsters of Gen Z. But now that they’re in it, Zoomers are fast feeling like their dream life of independence is … Read more
As temperatures have soared in recent weeks amid Australia’s present heatwave, a controversial new office fashion trend has emerged: wearing shorts to work. But as Australians try and stay cool, a debate has erupted between generations over whether it’s appropriate workplace attire. A new poll by people2people Recruitment revealed that 42 percent of Aussie workers thought shorts … Read more