It wasn’t a laughing matter. In “For Your Approval,” which is touted as Ellen DeGenres’s final stand-up special, the comedian opened up about her controversies. “I got kicked out of show business because I’m mean,” DeGeneres, 66, told her audience. “You can’t be mean and be in show business. They’ll kick you out. No mean … Read more
The office is not alright — but everyone pretends to be. Experts are sounding the alarm about the toxic work behavior called “glossing,” a term referring to a leader’s failure to address workplace issues and hardships which prompts employees to coast at work and suppress negative emotions. Instead of addressing tough times at work, bosses might … Read more
A marketing agency has raised eyebrows with a six-month benefit it recently unveiled to staff. Whiteline Group in Thailand has announced it will be giving employees paid ‘Tinder leave’ to explore dating options on the app. From July until the end of the year, employees could be paid to go on dates as part of … Read more
The formula for career success ain’t what it used to be. Yesterday’s hot skills — science, technology, engineering and math — that won workers new jobs, promotions and pay raises a few years ago won’t be sufficient for success in 2024 and beyond. Today, employers care just as much, if not more, about so-called “soft … Read more
Texts, Slacks and Teams, oh my! In the world of remote work, Zoom calls and digital messaging have long reigned supreme — and good ol’ phone calls have fallen to the wayside. According to the Wall Street Journal, some employers are attempting to revive the phone call status quo to break up the monotony of staring … Read more
They’re stressed to impress. Boasting about how inundated you are at work might appear to convey professionalism and dedication to the job, but it can actually have the opposite effect, experts say. Employees who “stress brag,” or “busy brag,” are more likely to be perceived as less likable — and less competent — by their colleagues, per … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres is opening up about the past toxic workplace claims made against her — in a new standup routine. The former “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” host, 66, joked about “getting kicked out of show business” for being “mean” while performing at the Largo in LA on Wednesday. In 2020, current and former staffers spoke … Read more
Similar to the viral sensation “quiet quitting” — when employees get the bare minimum done on the job due to burnout and feeling they’re underappreciated — the latest career trend, “resenteeism,” captures workers’ tendency toward low productivity because they’re resentful. They realize they have to stay at their current job because of financial obligations and responsibilities, … Read more
Hundreds of text messages and photos between Formula 1’s Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner and a female employee were reportedly leaked shortly after he was cleared in a workplace misconduct probe. Horner, 50, who is married to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, was accused of “coercive behavior” toward a female subordinate earlier this month, … Read more
With the great return-to-the-office migration in full swing, employees may need a refresher on more than just workplace etiquette. Liz Teich, founder of The New York Stylist, said that people “almost seem to forget how to dress for the office” after spending years working remotely which has caused the office to become “much more casual.” … Read more
Learn om the job. Practicing mindfulness in the workplace can be an effective buffer against anxiety, stress and burnout, new research reveals. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham in England, suggests that staying mindful is an essential tool for workers in the 21st century. Mindfulness, derived from ancient Buddhist practice, is … Read more
Bosses driving you crazy? Keep your shirt on, experts warn. Dan. L Shapiro, director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, is warning workers to beware so-called workplace “vertigo,” or feelings of sudden hostility when things go awry — particularly when management is involved. “Vertigo is that feeling when you get really consumed in a conflict,” Shapiro … Read more
When it comes to office water cooler talk, Gen Z is running dry. A majority of Gen Z said they have no idea what to talk about with their coworkers, according to a Harris Poll compiled for Fortune. The poll of 1,000 workers of all ages discovered 65% of Gen Z were speechless around their … Read more
A Boomer and Gen Zer have got into a fiery debate on live TV over whether the younger generation are “lazy” when it comes to work. The heated debate played out on UK breakfast show Good Morning Britain, fueled by comments made by Oscar winner Jodie Foster in which she branded Gen Z “really annoying” in the workplace. … Read more
Forget the stereotype that women use their looks to get ahead at the office — it’s actually attractive men who benefit most from their appearance in the workplace. A groundbreaking study of 11,583 Americans conducted over a 20-year period has found that good-looking men are more likely to attain better jobs and make more money … Read more
Morning and after-lunch snacks are important at work because they keep your concentration going during the workday. “To keep your brain sharp during the workday, it’s important to choose snacks that provide a balance of nutrients, including complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein,” Sarah Heckler, MS, RD, a dietitian with Anne Till Nutrition Group in Raleigh, North Carolina, … Read more
So much for having everyone “come together.” Sir Paul McCartney, 81, revealed that he found the presence of Yoko Ono, the wife of the late John Lennon, to be an “interference” while the band recorded 1968’s “The White Album.” “John and Yoko had got together and that was bound to have an effect on the dynamics … Read more
Introvert: In years gone by, the word seemed like a curse. It described a shy, socially awkward worker, cowering in a corner, hoping to be invisible. When an introvert was identified, they were encouraged to be more outgoing and extroverted. For an introvert, it was soul-crushing. Jackson Heights resident Skylar Liberty Rose, 49, knows this … Read more
A new “snail girl” trend that prioritises slowing things down and taking it easier on the job is sweeping Australian workplaces. The idea appears to be the antithesis of the “girlboss” trend, whereby instead of fanatically focusing on ‘the grind’, one is urged to slow down and be kind to themselves at work. It was … Read more
A generation of young professionals are already struggling with burnout at work, despite only just beginning their careers. Generation Z spans from 1997 to 2012, which means the oldest of that generation are 26, and yet, for some of them, they already feel exhausted. The 9-5 working day is officially dead and it has been … Read more