He’s writing out a large cashier’s check. An 88-year-old Army veteran heartbreakingly revealed he works five days a week at a local grocery store to help pay his bills before kindhearted shoppers rallied to raise over one million dollars for his retirement. Ed Bambas, a cashier at the Meijer store in Brighton, Michigan, lost his … Read more
For most New Yorkers, Thanksgiving is a day of celebration, a day to spend time with family — and, perhaps most importantly — a day off of work. For others, however, this is the busiest day of their year — when rest isn’t even close to being part of the equation. As you tuck into your annual … Read more
Three in five seasonal employees are relying on their temporary jobs to pay bills in the upcoming months. A new survey of 1,000 Americans — who have or plan to have a seasonal job — revealed that 60% of seasonal employees need these jobs to pay for necessities throughout the holiday season. And the average … Read more
Target missed the mark on this new initiative. A new staff policy at Target, part of a program called 10-4, is forcing employees to engage with customers more, the retailer confirmed to USA Today. Employees within 10 feet of a customer are now required to smile, make eye contact, wave, and use “friendly, approachable and … Read more
They’re knocking boots before punching the clock. The key to success? Morning sex! A little NSFW action at sunrise enhances employee productivity and better positions naughty 9-to-5ers to receive perks at work, such as pay increases and promotions, per a new risqué report. Breadwinners who routinely enjoy morning sex experience increased levels of productivity, focus … Read more
A manager’s email to an employee about the “5 minute rule” their company has in place for those working from home has left fellow workers gobsmacked. Anyone who has worked remotely knows there is a certain expectation that you be reachable or provide semi-regular updates throughout the day. But one boss at an unnamed company … Read more
There’s nothing like a little work drama to keep things exciting. A workplace breakroom should be exactly that — a place where colleagues can congregate for a meal or to make coffee to decompress for a few minutes. However, one frustrated worker was at his wits’ end with the company breakroom’s microwaves constantly breaking that … Read more
Forget fertility treatments — your home office might be the ultimate baby factory. A new study finds that couples who work from home, even just a day or two a week, are popping out more kids than their office-bound peers. “Work from home, make a baby” might sound like a meme, but researchers say it … Read more
In today’s job market, landing a new position might feel too good to be true — and unfortunately, it might be. A new report from job site Monster suggests prospective employees are often being duped by responsibilities outlined in job ads. According to the data, nearly 8 in 10 workers — 79 percent — say … Read more
Gen Z’s making it hip to hop. Much like their attention spans, a 20-something’s time spent at one job is often short-lived, according to employment insiders of the rising “office frogging” trend. “Office frogs refer to employees who don’t stay in the same job for too long,” Peter Duris, co-founder of AI-based career app, Kickresume, told … Read more
Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them. For many 9-to-5ers, happy hours are a time when workers can grab affordable alcoholic drinks and let off steam with their co-workers or friends. Yet there are still some states where these casual get-togethers are forbidden – and … Read more
McDonald’s employees outside the U.S. are serving burgers and fries — with a side of fashion. Fans of the fast-food chain are craving more than just the value menu after a customer shared a video of unexpectedly stylish “McJeans” that European workers wear. Workers at a McDonald’s in Europe rock what onlookers have dubbed “McJeans.” … Read more
An Oklahoma relocation program paid Californians $10,000 to move to the state, and some say they have never looked back, according to a Los Angeles Times report last month. The paper spoke with former California residents Cynthia Rollins and Zach Meincke about their decision to leave the state through the Tulsa Remote program. Both said they were initially uncertain … Read more
It’s a case of the coworker who cried wolf. An assistant manager has launched an online debate about a workplace habit that has triggered an epidemic of eyerolls among Gen Z. An exhausted corporate cog named Mei Ryan claimed her inbox is constantly full of requests that are marked “urgent,” calling its usage in office … Read more
For generations, employees have been climbing the corporate ladder to be successful — but young workers are over it. According to a new Glassdoor report, Gen Z is beginning to reject the traditional idea of career progression in favor of the “career lily pad.” Rather than pursuing a single upward trajectory, this generation prefers to … Read more
It might not be the happiest place on Earth to work. It goes without saying that Disney World is a magical place to visit — but maybe not to work. A former employee of the Florida theme park revealed what it’s really like to work at the “happiest place on Earth.” The former staffer worked … Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights, according to a union that called the effort illegal. HHS officials confirmed Friday that the department is ending its recognition of unions for a number of employees, and are reclaiming office space … Read more
Gen Z’s awkward foray into the work world is a-parent. Newcomers to corporate America, young adults under age 27, are taking baby steps into the office — and making sure mommy and daddy are there to catch them if they fall during the onboarding process and beyond, according to new, brow-furrowing data. “Over three-quarters of Gen … Read more
He’s lovin’ it. An ex-McDonald’s employee revealed a secret menu item — and what not to do to avoid pissing off the fast food chain’s employees. During Jamie Calder’s one year working at Mickey D’s — he discovered that the seasoning the fast food giant puts on its burgers is also delicious on other food … Read more
This nuisance would work any soon-to-be bride’s last nerve. Before walking down the aisle, one nearly-wed was forced to walk down to Human Resources after a scorned coworker complained about being excluded from her wedding guest list. “This was honestly one of the weirdest work things I’ve ever dealt with,” barked the beleaguered bride-to-be in a Reddit … Read more