A Gen Zer allegedly rejected for a “shoo-in” job due to her age has been spilling her guts — and a few tears — on social media. Ticked off TikTokker @fungalmicrobe managed to snag a fair bit of sympathy after sharing a disheartening conversation with a hiring manager — who reportedly denied her a role the twentysomething assumed would … Read more
Gen Z’s all a bot getting the job done Fast-tracking it up the corporate ladder is now just a few clicks away, per new data which finds that 82% of youngish hotshots lean on artificial intelligence to do their work. An eye-popping 88% say the use of advanced technology helps them overcome “task paralysis.” It’s an affliction, … Read more
A new workplace policy has been condemned by some as barking mad. Taking sick days for pet parent-related duties — from vet trips to potty training — is slowly being implemented in offices, especially in New York City, where lawmakers recently proposed a bill in favor of granting sick leave for pet care. But the “pawternity … Read more
This one is for the homies. Homebodies who prefer chilling out in their humble abodes to hanging out at the club can now do it right by following this formula for having the “perfect” night. Returning home from work by 5:30 p.m., washing away the ills of the day with a 19-minute shower, scarfing down copious … Read more
They’re literally scared “s–tless.” For a generation that likes expressing their emotions, Gen Z keeps a lot bottled up inside. A whopping one in three Zoomers is scared to use the bathroom at the office, according to a recent study by online bathroom appliance purveyor QS Supplies. The UK-based bazaar surveyed more than 1,000 employees … Read more
It’s a parenting trend that gives “mommy-and-me” a whole new meaning. Millennial and Gen Z mothers are bringing their babies to job interviews in an effort to combat the soaring costs of child care — insisting that any company that doesn’t value or understand their role as a mother doesn’t deserve them. “It takes hours … Read more
Work isn’t working for the cool kids. Owing to the high cost of living and the mental health pressures of the rat race, would-be workers in their 20s are forgoing jobs because they can neither afford daily transportation nor proper in-office attire, per a recent report. “Young people are finding themselves in a vicious cycle,” … Read more
They’re swiping. They’re griping. Their fingers are busy scrolling and eyes are constantly rolling. They’re Zoomers in the workplace. And they are the most “annoying” demographic plaguing offices nationwide, per a recent report. Gen Z has been labeled the “most annoying” coworkers on the job, according to a recent report. Getty Images/iStockphoto “According to respondents, 29% … Read more
Australian escort Katija Cortez has revealed the surprising reason that wives book escorts for their husbands. The 28-year-old escort said she’d seen a significant rise in the number of wives and female partners booking her services for their husbands. Cortez explained to news.com.au that there seems to be three main reasons the women are booking … Read more
They’ve got full plates, but empty tummies. Gen Z go-getters are forgoing midday grub while on the job due to guilt, per new data on employee lunch trends. “47% of Gen Zers miss out on lunch twice or more per week,” researchers from ezCater, a food-tech company, revealed in their 2024 Lunch Report. Zoomers rather … Read more
It’s been more than four years since the pandemic hit the US and made remote work commonplace, and as companies continue to try to lure employees back to the office, some workers say they are ignoring the pleas. A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com found one in five workers admit they are not following their employer’s return-to-office (RTO) policies, with … Read more
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected this year in an ongoing outbreak affecting the nation’s dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. The latest cases were found in workers who had contact with infected cattle in California’s Central Valley, where more than 50 herds have been … Read more
You talkin’ to me? Young NYC professionals are saying “get outta town!” to new research calling out Gen Z employees for being “lazy.” The workplace survey, conducted by Intelligent.com, revealed widespread hesitation on the part of managers to bring on recent college graduates, noting concerns about their work ethic, communication skills and job readiness. Accusations … Read more
Looking desperate is no longer a red flag — at least on LinkedIn. Unemployed people who are open to work are now being transparent about their urgent need for a new role, adorning their profiles with a new LinkedIn banner that reads “#Desperate.” “LinkedIn is a platform that’s made for networking and connecting with people, and … Read more
Models may have worked the runways during New York Fashion Week, but couriers did the legwork. The bike messengers dashing around NYC, delivering designer duds to star-studded shows and photo shoots, said the city’s biannual celebration of style, held earlier this month, is their busiest yet most profitable season — and they make up to … Read more
They’re flipping the script. Companies have finally found Gen Z’s true calling in the workplace: Directing their TikToks. Gen Z staffers are teaching their boomer bosses how to use their slang — and writing them into genius marketing scripts made for TikTok. TikTok / @northumberlandzoo In a bid to appeal to a younger demographic — and become … Read more
As if you needed another excuse not to work outside of business hours. Trying to squeeze in a few extra emails or a work call during your commute to the office could actually do more harm than good, experts say. You never know who could be eavesdropping while sitting across from you on the bus … Read more
The return to office just might be worth it. Employees who make it off their couch and into the office are rewarded by their bosses. An overwhelming 86% of US CEOs say “they will reward employees who make an effort to come into the office with favorable assignments, raises or promotions,” according to a survey by … Read more
Two-timing while on the clock could screw up more than just your “I Do’s.” Resisting the sexy office siren or the hunk in headquarters can come as a serious challenge to married men and women on the job. For some, the temptation to cheat with a cute co-worker is simply too hard to overcome. However, … Read more
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to schedule me to take phone calls. I haven’t taken phone calls in years and would … Read more