Ageism is one of the last socially acceptable forms of prejudice in our society. Here’s what I’ve seen firsthand, and discovered through research.
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Workplace fashion rules have completely transformed—Here’s what you should wear to work
Shorts, heels and neckties are out, but fashionable sneakers are in.
Americans Who Plan Ahead for Workplace Open Enrollment are Twice as Likely to Have a Positive Outlook on Retirement
HOUSTON, October 01, 2024–As the workplace benefit enrollment period approaches for many employees this November, a new survey from Corebridge Financial suggests workers who are already preparing for the process are more likely to feel positive about their retirement plans. With more than 75% of respondents saying they begin preparing for their benefits selection at least one week prior to open enrollment, those who plan ahead are twice as likely to have a positive outlook on their retirement p
Colorado school district sued for allegedly firing an employee for saying US is the greatest country in the world
The employee allegedly responded to a question about being White by saying he ‘identifies as an American who believes the US is the greatest country in the world’
Why the Fed should focus more on the labor market than inflation
Investors are turning their attention to a slew of economic data in the weeks ahead after the Federal Reserve initiated its first interest rate cut in four years.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America crack down on toxic workplace trend
After the banking industry faced major criticism for allegedly overworking its employees following the death of Leo Lukenas III, a 35-year-old Bank of America employee who died after working 100-hour workweeks, two of Wall Street’s banking giants are making some major changes.
Boeing bosses blindsided by strike, on brink of crisis
Boeing bosses are staring down the barrel.
FedEx Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Discrimination Against Disabled Drivers
On Friday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX), saying the global shipping and logistics company violated federal law by discriminating against its employees with disabilities.
The rise of the ‘hushed hybrid’ workplace
You’ve started a new job and you’re told you have to work in the office full-time.
‘Who dreams this crap up?’: Kevin O’Leary slams new rule that allows employees to ignore their bosses after hours
Is your boss texting you after work?
Gen X Is So Unprepared For Retirement They’re Being Called ‘Silver Squatters’ Because 1 in 5 Are Counting On Help From Their Kids
Generation X has gone by many names over the years. They started as the MTV generation, became known as the latchkey kids, and were labeled America’s Forgotten Middle Child.
Dear Abby: I warded off my flirty manager’s advances, now I’m in trouble at work
DEAR ABBY: I am single, never married. A male manager at my job is divorced. After a few weeks at the job, I realized we were both single.
Bosses told hybrid working is good for business and keeps staff happy
Sceptical office managers should stick with hybrid working, according to researchers writing in the journal Nature, who found evidence in China that working from home makes employees less likely to quit and can save a business millions of dollars.
The obstacles more and more women are facing in the workplace
According to S&P Global, women’s representation in senior leadership roles in 2023 fell to its lowest level in over a decade.
American workers are slowly regaining power
American labor lost out during the last 40 years. Union membership fell by half, millions of manufacturing jobs went to China, the middle class shrank, and wealthy Americans captured most of the income gains.