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
Native-born American men have been fleeing the workforce in droves in a decades-long trend that coincides with a rise in immigration, according to a new analysis sounding the alarm on the issue. The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) released a study this week showing the share of working-age (16 to 64), U.S.-born men not participating … Read more
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If it seems like everyone you know is hitting the slopes and “out of office,” then ’tis the season. But what if they’re not actually, officially out of office? That’s quite possible because a controversial travel term is gaining traction to describe remote workers (mainly millennials) who are secretly traveling without telling their bosses, and … Read more
IRN-BRU is set to deliver drinks across the UK to employees nursing a hangover, following the most common Christmas work party blunders such as oversharing personal details, nodding off, or flirting with someone inappropriate. The survey of 2,000 workers also revealed other festive faux pas like questionable dance moves, spilling food or drink on oneself, … Read more
Belgium has made global headlines by becoming the first country to grant sex workers labour rights comparable to other professions. The new Labour Law for Sex Workers, effective December 2024, aims to improve working conditions and provide protections including unemployment benefits, sick leave, pensions, and maternity pay. What the New Law Offers While sex work … Read more
Colorado-based property developers Thrive Development Co. submitted plans early this month to the city to convert two existing buildings into a food hall and coworking concept. The project, on the corner of Shoshone Street and West 13th Avenue, will be around 29,000 square feet across the two buildings and will include a newly created outdoor … Read more
In 2024, a high-paying salary isn’t always enough for a Gen Zer to accept a job offer — nope, they want perks too. New research from recruitment agency Randstad found, after surveying over 27,000 workers, 39 percent of Australian workers wouldn’t take a job if it didn’t provide the benefits they want. Krish Waje, 26, … Read more
In today’s competitive market, discovering a business opportunity that offers significant income potential and a flexible schedule is rare. However, one innovative entrepreneur has turned a routine household task into a booming business model that generates up to $14,000 weekly while requiring only a few hours of work daily. The Birth of Sparkling Bins John … Read more
Bay Area employers slashed thousands of jobs in July, an unsettling economic setback that suggests the waves of layoffs in the wobbly tech industry have begun to undermine the region’s employment sector. Last month’s job losses in the Bay Area were spawned by big employment reductions in the South Bay and the San Francisco metro … Read more
A company’s top executive has sparked controversy with a LinkedIn message expressing sorrow over losing a “dear friend and team member,” followed by a call for applications to fill the vacant position in the same post. Dave, the company’s President, described the deceased employee, Darla, as a dedicated project manager and customer service representative. Expressing … Read more
