The ‘forgotten generation,’ born between 1965 and 1980, launched their careers at the start of a massive shift in how Americans work.
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Suddenly, Hourly Workers Aren’t So Hard to Find
Companies are pulling back on hiring for roles—such as retail workers and airport cleaners—that were once in demand
Why the Reliable Office Workhorse Rarely Gets Ahead
Working too hard can hurt your career trajectory, but there are other paths to office stardom
Colleges Race to Ready Students for the AI Workplace
Non-techie students are learning basic generative-AI skills as schools revamp their course offerings to be more job-friendly
Where Do We Stand on Shorts at the Office?
Some professionals are swapping out their work pants for something different this summer: ‘no cargos, and absolutely nothing more than 2 inches above the knee’
It’s Getting Harder for Companies to Keep Politics Out of the Workplace
Employers teach de-escalation techniques as divisive political discussions become almost impossible to avoid
Can You ‘Unboss’ Yourself Without Ruining Your Career?
Managers want to shed the headache of running a team without losing pay and power
Are Superstar Employees Worth It?
The answer is yes—but only if leaders understand how their value changes over time
Harvard Sued by Former Women’s Hockey Coach Over Alleged Sex Discrimination
Katey Stone, who led the Crimson to a national championship, accused the school of ousting her over false allegations and treating female coaches worse than their male counterparts
Tariff Men Won’t Help America’s Workers
A 10% levy on all imports would reduce jobs, hike prices, and prompt other countries to retaliate.
Dollar General to Pay $12 Million to Settle Alleged U.S. Store Safety Violations
The settlement resolves existing contested and open federal OSHA inspections
U.S. Court Says College Athletes May Qualify as Employees
A federal appeals panel rejected NCAA arguments that worker protections don’t apply because college players are amateur ‘student-athletes.’
Elon Musk Scores Win Against Former Twitter Employees in $500 Million Severance Suit
Two former employees said they were paid a month of severance but were owed more
The Question Aging Bosses Should Ask Themselves
Leadership and aging were urgent issues for American companies even before President Biden’s halting debate performance
American Workers Have Quit Quitting, for Now
The job-hopping frenzy of the pandemic years has given way to what some economists are calling the ‘big stay’